Scaling Laws Cass Madison and Zach Boyd: State Level AI Regulation
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Jul 15, 2025 Cass Madison, Executive Director of the Center for Civic Futures, and Zach Boyd, Director of the AI Policy Office in Utah, discuss the challenges and strategies of state-level AI regulation. They dive into the complexities of AI governance, balancing innovation with consumer protection. The duo highlights Utah's proactive approaches, including the establishment of dedicated AI policy roles and efforts to recruit AI talent from the private sector. They emphasize the importance of public engagement and legislative input in shaping responsible AI initiatives.
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State AI Advisors' Dual Focus
- State-level AI advisors focus on governance, strategy, and statewide AI posture.
- They are balancing legislative work with efforts to unlock safe AI use internally in government.
Zach Boyd's Career Leap
- Zach Boyd left his math career to lead Utah's Office of AI Policy.
- He embraced the challenge as a historical moment to serve his community and grow professionally.
Recruit AI Talent Strategically
- States must overhaul hiring and procurement processes to attract AI talent.
- Proactive recruitment and strategic partnerships can unlock much-needed government capacity.