North Carolina State Treasurer Announces Extensive Implementation Of Artificial Intelligence

This week, North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner announced plans for extensive implantation of artificial intelligence. Briner says this move after his pilot program tested various methods of implementation.

“We have a moral obligation to the taxpayer to use their money wisely.  That means improving the efficiency of everything we do as state government, and artificial intelligence is already being used throughout the private sector with stunning results,” said Treasurer Brad Briner. “Our 12-week pilot program with OpenAI showed up to 10% increased productivity in certain divisions. We expect that implementing AI tools across the department will replicate that productivity increase across our entire team, leading to a better return for your taxpayer dollars.”

Team members across all divisions have completed training to learn how to maximize the use of AI engines to streamline their day-to-day tasks, while adhering to privacy standards they have always followed. The department developed strict policy for the use of AI to keep all personal and private data safe and secure.

“It’s my team’s responsibility to make sure private and personal information never leaks from our department. Safety and security are paramount,” said Lawrence Koffa, IT Chief Information Officer. “Throughout the last year we have been testing, learning and preparing to help the department launch this broad modernization effort seamlessly. We are excited to help DST employees find ways to modernize their job functions.”

The Department of State Treasurer has multiple divisions, with very different functions. As a result, multiple different engines have been deployed. Examples of use include coding, audit comparisons, deep research, brainstorming, finding hidden data, assisting with legal compliance and the list goes on.

Our information technology team will be tracking our AI use and effectiveness through this transition. This is aimed at helping division leaders adapt and adjust usage as expertise increases and AI continues to change and improve.