Maryland Gov. Wes Moore outlines safety and regulatory guidelines for AI - CBS News

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's office said the state's artificial intelligence safety policies will be guided by three principles, according to a CBS News report. The principles include protecting citizens' rights, safety and democracy and ensuring workers 'deserve a voice in how AI impacts workers.' The report does not describe the guidance as legislation, an executive order, or a finalized regulation, and it does not identify a timeline.

The administration said it would create a standing labor-management committee to work with unions on AI's impact on state workers. It also said legislators will work with the Department of Education on protocols for the AI tools that students interact with at school. The committee is described as 'standing,' indicating a continuing body rather than a one-off group. The report does not name the legislators or the Department of Education officials who will take part, and it does not specify the content of the school protocols.

The report names two areas the principles cover: the rights, safety and democracy of citizens, and the voice of workers. It states that workers 'deserve a voice in how AI impacts workers,' without describing specific requirements or obligations for employers. The school protocols are described as a subject for legislators and the Department of Education to work on together. The report does not include figures for funding, headcount, or dates for the committee or the protocols.