GTA, Darwin AI Partner to Build Groundwork for Georgia Statewide AI Governance

In an effort to position Georgia “as one of the country’s leading states for responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in government,” the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) recently announced a partnership with Darwin AI to build the groundwork for statewide AI governance.

“Rather than rolling out AI tools without guardrails, Georgia is taking a foundation-first approach,” according to a statement from Darwin AI.

In that same statement, Darwin AI says the state of Georgia is “prioritizing enterprise visibility into where AI is being used, defining clear standards for accountability and building the operational scaffolding that allows agencies to innovate without compromising public trust.”

The state will use Darwin’s Govern technology to serve as the infrastructure underneath that effort, according to Darwin. Georgia state agencies will also use Darwin LaunchPad to design and deploy mission-specific agentic workflows, “moving the state from pilots to production and from experiments to sustainable adoption.”

“Georgia’s vision for AI is clear: innovation must be built on a foundation of governance, security, and trust,” said Shawnzia Thomas, state CIO and executive director of GTA, in a statement.

“Darwin will help us operationalize that vision by providing the tools and framework necessary to establish enterprise-wide oversight, support compliance requirements, and give agencies a clear path for responsible AI adoption.

“By strengthening visibility into AI use, reinforcing security controls and promoting accountability across state government,” Thomas continued, “we are creating the conditions for AI to deliver meaningful value to Georgians while maintaining the highest standards of public trust.”