Texas promotes AI and innovation chief to CIO role

Source Domain: statescoop.com

Tony Sauerhoff has been appointed as the full-time chief information officer (CIO) for Texas, replacing Amanda Crawford.
Sauerhoff, with over 32 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, now heads the Department of Information Resources, responsible for statewide technology strategy and procurement.
He aims to build on Crawford’s work to provide secure, reliable, and innovative technology that enhances government services for Texans.
Sauerhoff faces the challenge of managing a budget of over $3 billion while staying current with rapidly advancing technology, emphasizing the need for advanced planning and anticipation of future needs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is central to his plans, despite challenges with data quality, but he is working incrementally to address these and is optimistic about AI’s increasing role in Texas’ public sector.

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