REDDING, Calif. — California officials are asking residents to weigh in on how artificial intelligence is changing their jobs as generative AI becomes more common in workplaces across the country.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of the workplace for millions of Americans. According to the Federal Reserve, 41% of U.S. adults report using generative AI for work-related activities.
The California Office of Data and Innovation is collecting feedback through its Engaged California platform on how AI is affecting jobs, concerns about the economy and what role the government should play moving forward.
California Office of Data and Innovation Director Jeffery Marino said the survey is a way to act faster than traditional civic engagement.
“We don’t have to wait four years for an election cycle. We can also transcend the geographic limitations and time limitations of the town hall,” Marino said.
The survey is anonymous, takes less than 10 minutes to complete and includes three open-ended questions designed to gather detailed feedback from participants.
Marino said officials have already heard concerns about job displacement and economic uncertainty as AI becomes more common in the workplace.
“It depends on what your job is, where you work and what you do for a living that shapes how you think the government should respond,” he said.
Officials have received responses from 51 California counties so far, but Marino said participation from the Northstate has been limited.
“We definitely need more people from Shasta County and the Northstate,” he said.
After the survey closes, Marino said the state plans to use the feedback to shape policy.
“We get that input, we can take that input and turn it into policy action to protect workers,” he said.
The survey is available on the Engage California website and is open until June 26.
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