Governor Stein Provides Update on NC Strong Initiatives and Progress in Artificial Intelligence, Education, and Preparedness

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Governor Josh Stein recently provided an update on the progress of various initiatives under the NC Strong banner, highlighting the state's advancements in artificial intelligence, education, and disaster preparedness. Governor Stein signed an executive order to establish an AI Accelerator and Leadership Council to drive the state's AI strategy, enhance government operations, and promote economic growth. The Governor also highlighted the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's strategic plan, which aims to make the state's public schools the best in the nation by 2030. Furthermore, Governor Stein designated September as North Carolina Preparedness Month to emphasize the importance of disaster preparedness and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Josh Stein established an AI Accelerator and Leadership Council to drive North Carolina's AI strategy and promote economic growth.
  • The AI Accelerator will serve as a hub for AI governance, research, development, partnership, and training within state government.
  • Secretary of Information Technology Teena Piccione and Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley will co-chair the AI Leadership Council.
  • North Carolina has more than 840 life science companies, employing over 225,000 North Carolinians, and has announced over $19 billion in new investments and 25,000 new jobs since Governor Stein took office.
  • The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's strategic plan aims to make the state's public schools the best in the nation by 2030.
  • Governor Stein designated September as North Carolina Preparedness Month to emphasize the importance of disaster preparedness and resilience.
  • Governor Stein continued to call on the General Assembly to pass a full budget that includes meaningful pay raises for teachers, strengthens public schools, and puts students first.
  • The Governor delivered school supplies to W.A. Pattillo Middle School in Tarboro, learned about the innovative Healthcare Fellows Program while visiting West Henderson High School in Hendersonville, and welcomed students and families to Washington Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh on their first day of school.

Statistics:

  • Over 840 life science companies do business in North Carolina, employing more than 225,000 North Carolinians.
  • Since taking office in January, Governor Stein has announced more than $19 billion in new investments and over 25,000 new, good-paying jobs coming to North Carolina.
  • North Carolina was ranked as the Top State for Business by CNBC, highlighting the state's business-friendly environment and workforce.

Sources:

  • Executive Order 24: Advancing Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence That Benefits all North Carolinians
  • North Carolina Department of Commerce's Strategic Economic Development Plan
  • North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) strategic plan
  • NC Preparedness Month proclamation
  • CNBC's ranking of North Carolina as the Top State for Business
  • Governor Stein's op-ed on disaster preparedness
  • Governor Stein's media briefing on disaster preparedness