Zo? Baird Joins U.S. Department of Commerce as National AI Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the appointment of Markle Foundation CEO and President Zo? Baird to the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC), which will advise the President and the National AI Initiative Office on a range of issues?related to artificial intelligence (AI).?Baird is one of 27 members who will serve on the committee.
As CEO and President of the Markle Foundation, Baird works with partners from many sectors and a broad range of federal agencies to provide early identification of the potential and the impact of developing technologies and building of critical technology policy.?Markle’s work includes leveraging technology to create more good jobs and prepare people for them, including jobs in emerging technologies such as AI.
Markle’s?Rework?America Alliance, a partnership of civil rights organizations, nonprofits, private sector employers, labor unions, educators, and others, helps millions of unemployed workers from low-wage roles move into better jobs.
“AI presents far-reaching opportunities to increase our competitiveness as a nation while tackling some of our most challenging and intractable societal problems,” said Baird.?“Effective AI policy can enable America to lead the world in economic growth that equitably rebuilds the middle class and promotes flourishing communities. I’m honored to be a member of this committee and play a role in?providing recommendations on topics including global collaboration and AI workforce issues.”
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