Organizational Assessment

The Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the Information Technology Department (ITD) are spearheading the implementation of Miami-Dade County's comprehensive AI strategy. The approach focuses on forming diverse teams of professionals to leverage technical knowledge and varied skill sets, assessing benefits and impacts, training staff, and fostering collaborations with external partners.

Over the past year, ITD has made significant strides including:

1. Research and Development (R&D): Established an R&D function to develop AI beta pilots and create a framework for evaluating departmental AI use cases and projects.
2. Countywide Assessment: Conducted a comprehensive AI Assessment Survey and Study to gauge the current state and potential of AI across County departments.
3. AI Advisory Workforce: Launched a council to address security, privacy, and technology considerations, establishing a Community of AI Practice.
4. Data Governance: Developed best practices for data governance and updated values, policies, and guidelines to facilitate AI technologies in the County.
5. Workforce Impact Analysis: Assessed the impact of AI on the County workforce and established partnerships for upskilling programs to retool staff skill sets.
6. Procurement Policy: Developed recommendations for AI-related procurement policies and vendor documentation to ensure ethical and effective AI adoption.
7. Future-Ready Beta Labs: Initiated the first public-facing AI use cases for beta testing and community feedback, promoting transparency and public engagement.
8. AI Resource Hub: Restructured the County's technology website creating a space dedicated to AI resources, policies, and information, enhancing accessibility and transparency.