In March 2023, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) 2023 Attorney General Symposium and Presidential Summit in Philadelphia. Her AGs and their staff from several states attended the conference. Among the topics discussed, panels including artificial intelligence (AI) and organized retail crime (ORC) provided particularly relevant and pressing commentary.of presidential summit He highlighted the initiative of NAAG President and Ohio AG President Dave Yost and emphasized the need for continued support of veterans after their tenure ends.
State AG wary of AI
In a session led by Colorado Chief Deputy Attorney General Natalie Hanlon Leh, panelists explored the basics of AI and how it affects people’s daily lives and future. Discussions included how AI will integrate into industries such as financial services, criminal justice, human resources, healthcare, and social media. While panelists acknowledged the benefits of AI, they noted the need for ongoing ethical and regulatory review to combat embedded biases and establish built-in guardrails to help manage unintended harm. expressed.
Regulators see retailers as partners in fighting organized retail crime
Illinois AG Kwame Raul led a panel organized by the NAAG and the Attorney General Alliance to explore how the state’s AGs can play a key role in combating organized retail crime. Panelists included Christian Becker, vice president of the National Retail Federation, John Fowler, vice president of Georgia, and James Stall, chief of the Homeland Security Investigations Division, who hold those responsible for crimes accountable. while discussing efforts to protect retailers and consumers from the adverse effects of ORC. One theme that permeated the discussion covered the importance of public-private partnerships in fighting ORC. Panelists also considered legislation that would help coordinate efforts among various agencies to further strengthen the AG’s efforts in fighting ORC.
Ohio AG Yost Calls for Support for Veterans
Between NAAG Presidential Summit, Veterans, panelists shared insights and highlighted how state AGs can support veterans. I guessed The program connects law enforcement, courts and the community with his resources to more effectively help struggling veterans.
