NMAIC Subcommittees - Driving AI Growth in New Mexico

The NMAIC Subcommittees play a pivotal role in fostering the development and implementation of artificial intelligence across New Mexico. By bringing together experts from diverse fields, these subcommittees are dedicated to advancing AI technologies, addressing ethical considerations, and promoting educational opportunities. Their collaborative efforts are essential in positioning New Mexico as a leader in the AI landscape.

The NMAIC Education Subcommittee brings together a select group of members from NMAIC institutions dedicated to exploring both individual as well as collaborative initiatives focused on promoting AI education and training in New Mexico. Over the next year, the subcommittee will focus on:

• Developing a shared general education curriculum for AI 
• Develop a landscape analysis of existing AI educational programs and initiatives across New Mexico and catalog them in the NMAIC web site
• Explore opportunities for online upskilling/reskilling initiatives around AI in collaboration with the Industry subcommittee

The NMAIC Legislative Affairs Subcommittee brings together a select group of NMAIC member institutions and partner institutions in New Mexico to provide advice to the New Mexico Legislature and New Mexico’s Washington Delegation on AI issues. The subcommittee will focus on:

• Inform government officials and organizations about NMAIC goals and activities
• Provide advice and counsel to legislators and legislative bodies about AI 
• Support legislative requests for guidance on AI regulations, incentives, and opportunities to invest in AI initiatives.

The NMAIC Industry Subcommittee brings together a select group of industry professionals dedicated to advancing AI initiatives in New Mexico. Over a six‐month term, the subcommittee will focus on:

• Scoping Future Industry Events: Identifying opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the AI community.
• Defining an Affiliate Program: Crafting a framework to engage and support industry affiliates.
• Developing a Dedicated NMAIC Industry Webpage: Curating valuable AI resources, links, and open-source software designed to benefit local small businesses.

This is a unique opportunity to shape NMAIC’s industry-focused efforts and drive the growth of AI innovation across the state