Guardrails for Government: Managing AI Risks and Building Responsible Frameworks

ERP Systems and Technology

Guardrails for Government: Managing AI Risks and Building Responsible Frameworks

Event Type: Webinar

Dates and Times

January 21, 2026 1-3 p.m. ET

Event Details

Field of Study: Information Technology

Level: Basic

Credits: 2

Prerequisite: None

Details:

As local governments explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the opportunities for efficiency and innovation come with new risks. From data privacy and cybersecurity to bias, accountability, and legal compliance, leaders must navigate complex challenges to ensure AI adoption is both effective and ethical. This session will focus on practical strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with AI in the public sector. Participants will gain tools to create governance structures, evaluate vendor claims, and prepare policies that balance innovation with transparency and public trust.

Who Will Benefit:

Finance, IT, legal, risk management, procurement, and operational leaders in local government.

Learning Objectives:

Those who successfully complete this seminar should be able to:

  • Identify major categories of AI risk: including data privacy, bias, accountability, cybersecurity, and legal compliance, and how they impact local government.
  • Explore strategies for ethical AI use, such as transparency, explainability, and public communication.
  • Understand governance frameworks (e.g., risk registers, oversight committees, internal controls) that support responsible AI adoption.
  • Develop a risk management roadmap to integrate AI into existing internal controls and compliance structures while maintaining trust with staff, elected officials, and the public.

Member Price: $105.00

Non-Member Price: $210.00

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