TAHLEQUAH — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed the tribe’s first artificial intelligence policy during an Employee Technology Summit Thursday, Aug. 21, marking a historic milestone in the approach to emerging technologies while vowing to safeguard the language and culture.
The comprehensive AI policy establishes new guidelines for responsible and ethical AI use across all Cherokee Nation departments and operations. The AI policy also outlines specific approved uses for artificial intelligence, including summarizing publicly available information, brainstorming initiatives, creating communication drafts, and developing code.
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