Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that outlines plans to regulate advanced AI systems, strengthen worker protections, and safeguard children using AI tools in schools and online.
The framework centers on three principles: protecting Maryland residents, centering workers, and keeping children safe. According to a press release from Moore’s office, the framework calls for new legislation, regulatory guidance, workforce investments, and education policies.
Among the administration’s priorities is developing legislation to regulate frontier AI companies. Maryland’s AI Subcabinet will work with stakeholders on recommendations that could include safety testing, worker protections, independent third-party audits, whistleblower protections, public reporting, and 72-hour incident reporting.
The administration also plans to pursue legislation establishing a statutory right of publicity that would give Marylanders ownership rights over their likenesses. Other proposals would restrict algorithmic rent coordination and prohibit gambling operators from using algorithms to target people showing problem-gambling patterns.
“With the speed with which AI is moving, Marylanders deserve guardrails that safeguard their rights, privacy, and dignity,” Moore said. “This technology is already here, and we believe Maryland is the best state in the country to benefit from the promise of AI responsibly – but we can’t afford to wait while Washington sits on their hands.”
“These core principles will guide our every action to protect our people, center our workers, and keep our kids safe,” he added.
For workers, the administration plans to establish a standing Labor-Management Committee to engage unions representing state employees on AI’s workforce effects. It will also convene unions, businesses, and higher education institutions to develop recommendations for worker transitions and continue investing in reskilling and upskilling programs.
The framework also includes education safeguards. The administration plans to work with the Maryland State Department of Education and lawmakers on protocols for AI tools used by students in schools and a “do no harm” policy intended to ensure classroom AI tools support learning and supplement educator instruction.
The State Department of Education will also work with districts and educators to develop model K-12 lesson plans covering AI literacy, safe and ethical use, and preparation for an AI-shaped workforce.
