Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world as we know it. AI is already having a major impact on our lives and in government, but what does AI mean for the state of Colorado? This session will explore the state’s guidelines and legislation. Takeaways:
- The current state of AI in Colorado
- Legislation
Amy Bhikha, Chief Data Officer with the State of Colorado, has a passion for the impact data can have on the lives of individuals has led her to the role of Chief Data Officer at the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), overseeing artificial intelligence, data strategy, architecture and data services. She also chairs the Government Data Advisory Board (GDAB) and serves as an eHealth Commissioner for the Office of eHealth and Innovation. Throughout her career, Amy has been motivated by the illustration of data in understandable and innovative ways. She is excited to provide strategic guidance on how data can best be used to benefit Coloradans.
Before joining OIT, Amy was Sr. Principal, Business and Technology Advisory, at Stonebridge Consulting, where she established a company-wide culture of using data as a strategic asset, including creating a cross-functional data governance organization, multi-faceted data management team and project management organization.
Amy holds a master’s degree in educational technology leadership from George Washington University, a graduate certificate in computer and information sciences from Robert Morris University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Grove City College. Prior to her 2008 move to Colorado, she lived in Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Canada and Norway. She enjoys hiking, skiing, camping and international travel.
State Representative Brianna Titone has been a resident of Colorado since 2008. She is a geochemist and web developer. She is serving in her third term in the General Assembly. She represents the people of House District 27 in northern Jefferson County. She holds bachelor's degrees in Physics and Geology as well as Masters degrees in Geosciences and Information Communication Technology and previously worked part time for a small Colorado software company as a full stack web developer. She House Majority co-Caucus chair and us the Chair of the Joint Technology Committee.
