Tech industry offers AI procurement guide for officials at all levels of government

The Information Technology Industry Council has issued a short but densely packed primer on recommended “dos and don’ts of artificial intelligence procurement” for federal, state and local government policymakers, with guidance on market research, contract requirements, fostering competition, data management and security, contract awards and workforce issues.

“The recommendations come ahead of anticipated AI procurement guidance from the Office of Management and Budget, as well as recent AI procurement guidelines published by various state and local governments,” ITI said in...