Accessing AI Safely: Setting up an AI “Sandbox”

Ever wondered how states are safely experimenting with AI to drive innovation while keeping ethical and governance concerns front and center? This is where AI “sandboxes” come in. They offer a controlled environment for testing AI technologies before scaling them across government services.
In this workshop, we’ll showcase the AI sandboxing initiatives in the State of New Jersey and the City of Boston highlighting how these governments are giving their public professionals access to the latest generative AI models. 
You’ll learn how AI sandboxes can help governments experiment safely, accelerate innovation, and ultimately improve service delivery.
Understanding AI sandboxing is crucial for anyone working on the future of public sector services. Whether you’re managing digital transformation or developing AI policy, this session will equip you with a clear understanding of how an AI sandbox can make your team more adaptive and efficient, without compromising on ethics.
In this 90-minute session, you’ll explore real-world case studies from governments actively using AI, learn best practices for policy development and deployment, and understand the critical role sandboxes play in fostering responsible innovation.