Event Recap — Bring It Learning Series – Navigating AI: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) gained widespread attention in 2022, with the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI, sparking interest in generative AI (GenAI) across sectors, including public health. A thoughtful, multipronged approach—including well-designed policies—is needed to ensure responsible and effective AI use while mitigating potential drawbacks. 

On March 6, KHI facilitated a panel of experts, including Justin Snair, Managing Partner & Senior Principal Consultant at SGNL Solutions and CEO of Preppr.ai; as well as Jamie Pina, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., FAMIA, Senior Director at the Center for Data Modernization Solutions, RTI International. They discussed the opportunities, considerations, and challenges of AI in public health, disaster preparedness, and related fields. Participants explored ways to articulate a clear rationale for when AI might be an appropriate tool while ensuring that ethics remained central to decision-making on AI use. The session featured data privacy, transparency, and other sections of the AI Policy Template and Guidance.    

Event recording posted below.

Additional Resources Referenced in the Convening

• MetroLab: Model Data Governance Policy and Practice Guide
• MetroLab: GenAI for Local Governments: Community Engagement Guidance

Speakers

• Justin Snair, Managing Partner & Senior Principal Consultant, SGNL Solutions; CEO, Preppr.ai 
• Jamie Pina, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., FAMIA, Senior Director, Center for Data Modernization Solutions, RTI International  
• Kate Burns, J.D., Executive Director, MetroLab Network

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