Areas the legislative task force are considering include protecting intellectual property, data privacy, and children’s safety.

By the middle of December, the Artificial Intelligence Legislative Task Force expects to have legislative recommendations ready to help guide Mississippi’s policies on the burgeoning technology.

The 11-member task force has been touring the state meeting and listening to public and private stakeholders.

The group recently toured Mississippi State University to gain insight on how the institution supports the state’s goal of being a national and global technology and innovation leader.

“We are a tech destination,” State Senator Bart Williams (R) said.

Future stops, he said, included an October visit to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and two meetings

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