NGA Launches Working Group on AI & the Future of Work

Washington, D.C. - The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), in partnership with Center for Civic Futures and McKinsey & Company, launched the Working Group on AI & the Future of Work. The working group is comprised of Governors' advisors from a bipartisan set of NGA members, who will meet regularly to develop A Roadmap for Governors on AI & the Future of Work.

"Artificial intelligence is already shaping the workforce in profound ways, and the leadership of Governors is critical to ensuring AI is a net win for workers and the economy," said Timothy Blute, Director of the NGA Center. "There are 39 gubernatorial elections this year, and navigating the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market will be among the top challenges this class of Governors will face. This working group will collaborate to understand this issue in real time and develop bipartisan solutions all Governors can implement."

The working group will convene bimonthly to develop practical solutions informed by briefings from leading national experts. This effort will culminate in a publication, a Roadmap for Governors on AI & the Future of Work, which will be delivered to incoming NGA members and incumbents in November 2026. The publication will include four primary elements:

• Description of AI technologies, trends, and their potential impact upon the future of work
• Survey of the current state and federal policy landscape regarding AI & the future of work
• Policy opportunities and potential principles on AI & the future of work for Governors to consider
• Opportunities for Governors to innovate and lead by example in developing AI-enabled state government workforce and organizational models

For more information about the NGA Working Group on AI & the Future of Work, please contact , Program Director for Workforce Development and Economic Policy.