The Montgomery County Commissioners are seeking applicants for a new Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence for Public Good.

The council “aims to ensure that artificial intelligence is harnessed for public good—improving services, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and harnessing technology in ways that residents can trust,” according to the county’s announcement. Organizers are looking for 7-15 experts from the private sector, academia, public service, and nonprofits.

The council will “work with an internal inter-departmental working group of County employees who will put this guidance into action, identifying opportunities for AI integration and ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible innovation across County operations.”

“The rapid development of AI has the potential to help us solve problems and better serve Montgomery County residents,” said Neil K. Makhija, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. “AI tools can help us prepare for floods and storms, reduce traffic congestion, and make government more efficient and accessible. But it has to be done right—and that means ethics, transparency, and public trust. Together with experts from around the county, we can harness technology that allows us to work smarter.”  

To apply and for more information, you can click here.