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

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.