Maryland Appoints Responsible AI Advisor as 50+ State Agencies Deploy Generative AI

Maryland has named Michael Boyce as its new Senior Advisor for Responsible AI, accelerating what has become one of the more aggressive state-level AI adoption pushes in the country — with more than 50 agencies now actively deploying generative AI tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft.

Who Is Michael Boyce?

Boyce comes from the federal government, where he previously served at the Department of Homeland Security in an AI-focused role. He currently teaches AI leadership in the public sector as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland. His appointment is tied to the state’s AI Innovation Lab, which provides agencies with a secure environment to test, build, and deploy AI applications.

What Maryland’s AI Deployment Looks Like

The scale of adoption across Maryland’s government is notable. Agencies are using AI for citizen-service chatbots, document processing, fraud detection, legal research, accessibility compliance, infrastructure planning, workflow automation, and emergency management. The state’s Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) is among those using ChatGPT in its operations.

Governor Wes Moore framed the initiative in direct terms: “Maryland is leveraging AI to make our government faster, smarter, and more efficient — from tackling complex challenges like child poverty and housing access to saving taxpayers millions through smarter fleet management.”

Governance Is Keeping Pace

Maryland is also overhauling its technology procurement framework to balance faster AI adoption with oversight. New policies and procurement standards are being developed to help agencies evaluate AI investments, improve data privacy and security, and address vendor reliability, contract management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Takeaways

• Maryland is one of the most active state governments in the US for generative AI deployment, with 50+ agencies already using tools from major AI providers.
• The Boyce appointment signals a shift toward institutionalizing responsible AI governance alongside rapid adoption.
• The state is developing procurement standards and a governance framework as it scales — a model other governments are watching.

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