In a move that combines wishful thinking with a touch of comic irony, Oklahoma’s very own Governor Stitt has announced the creation of an AI task force.
Yep, that’s right, folks!
The Governor, seemingly inspired by a late-night sci-fi movie marathon, has decided to embrace the future and bring the Sooner State into the world of tomorrow! The goal? To make state government work better for all Oklahomans, presumably by finally figuring out how to turn a computer on.
“AI has the potential to revolutionize the way our society operates,” declared Governor Stitt, possibly while googling “What is AI?”. The task force will aim to use artificial intelligence to increase government efficiency, improve education, and prepare our workforce for an economy that, quite frankly, we're not entirely sure the Governor fully comprehends.
In an optimistic yet head-scratching effort, the task force will identify ways to use AI to root out inefficiencies and duplicate regulations. A noble goal indeed, but one can’t help but wonder if this is a bit like asking a toaster to bake a gourmet cake.
The Governor has also mandated that directors of all state agencies charge one person on their team with becoming an AI and GenAI expert. Because, as we all know, the best way to gain expertise in a complex and rapidly evolving field is to randomly assign it to someone with a completely unrelated job. “Hey Bob, done with the photocopying? Great, now go revolutionize AI for the entire state.”