Mississippi Takes Control of AI Use in Public Services

A Statewide Policy to Manage AI

In 2025, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed an executive order to regulate how AI is used in state government. The order requires all agencies to review their current use of AI and report on how it affects their work. It also tasks the state’s IT department with creating official guidelines to make sure AI is used responsibly, with clear goals around safety, privacy, and accountability. This move reflects the growing need to manage new technologies before they become widespread and unregulated.

Stronger Oversight Across All Departments

Under the new policy, every agency must appoint an AI coordinator, someone responsible for tracking and managing how AI is applied in daily operations. This helps bring consistency across departments and ensures decisions made with AI follow the same ethical standards. By setting clear expectations now, Mississippi is preparing its agencies to use AI more effectively while reducing risks tied to misuse or lack of oversight.

Why It Matters for Citizens

For the public, this approach brings stronger protections around data and clearer rules for how government decisions are made. It also means more transparency and fewer chances of errors or bias going unnoticed. By acting early, Mississippi is laying the groundwork for using AI in a way that improves services without sacrificing fairness or public trust.