Kentucky’s Future: Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe on AI Innovation, Policy & UK’s Role | Behind the Blue

Описание: In this episode of Behind the Blue, host Kody Kiser sits down with Kentucky State Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe to explore how the Commonwealth is preparing for an AI‑driven future.

From her Lexington roots and UK graduate education — to her role crafting Senate Bill 4, Senator Bledsoe discusses responsible AI governance, privacy, protecting voters and minors and the growing partnerships between the University of Kentucky and state government.

They also dive into Kentucky’s signature industries, infrastructure needs, the land‑grant mission of the university in action and the transformational role of AI in research, health care, education and public policy.

In this episode, you'll hear more about these topics (episode chapters):
00:00 Introduction & Why AI Matters Now
01:27 Senator Bledsoe’s Kentucky Roots & Path to Public Service
05:18 From City Council to the State Senate
08:55 Understanding Her District & Its Needs
10:32 UK’s Land-Grant Mission & Statewide Impact
12:31 UK–Legislature Partnerships in Research & Healthcare
15:33 Senate Bill 4: Kentucky’s Framework for Responsible AI
21:43 Preparing Kentucky for an AI‑Shaped Future

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