February 16, 2024

Episode 73 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 1 – AI Primer

47 minutes

Dive into the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the first episode in our new series, designed to cut through the hype and uncover the real impact of AI on public agencies. Lozano Smith’s Managing Partner, Karen M. Rezendes, along with Lozano Smith attorneys Robert A. Lomeli, Karina Demirchyan, and Nicholas J. Clair, offer a foundational exploration of AI technologies like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini. This episode provides an accessible overview on how public employees are leveraging AI, the importance of keeping humans in the loop, and practical examples of AI in school environments and beyond. The team also addresses crucial concerns such as bias, accuracy, and the legal landscape surrounding AI, including copyright issues and cybersecurity risks. As we embark on this series, join us for essential insights and recommendations to navigate AI’s promising yet challenging terrain in public agency operations.

Show Notes & References

2:39 – What is generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

3:48 – Common AI platforms (ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Copilot, Bard/Gemini)

5:29 – How to access AI

9:44 – Observations on public employees using AI

14:31 – Keeping humans in the loop

16:17 – Examples of AI in a school environment

18:22 – Other opportunities for AI use by public agencies

21:18 – AI data privacy issues

23:46 – Bias in AI

24:49 – Accuracy issues and hallucinations

28:07 – Risks of not understanding AI

31:25 – Deepfakes and cybersecurity risks

36:18 – Existing and forthcoming laws and regulations (https://www.lozanosmith.com/ai.php)

39:03 – Copyright issues and The New York Times Company v. Microsoft Corporation, OpenAI Inc., S.D.N.Y, No. 1:23-cv-11195

39:42 – Liability risks

41:22 – Developing policies and parameters

43:11 – General recommendations

For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this podcast episode does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.

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