New York City creates Director of AI role

New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) has created a new position for a Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and is seeking the right candidate.

The role, which offers a salary of US$75,000 to US$140,000 per year, includes responsibilities from defining what artificial intelligence (AI) means for the public and city agencies and how they can use it, to developing a comprehensive governance strategy.

Ray Legendre, a spokesperson for OTI, told Cities Today: “New York City government needs a centralised strategy around AI and machine learning to ensure city agencies effectively and responsibly use these tools to bolster their work and better serve Ne...