The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has partnered with InnovateUS to offer free artificial intelligence training to state employees. With the rise of AI, government leaders are taking a new role in understanding, governing and using the technology. In July, New Jersey started offering AI training — created in partnership with InnovateUS — to its state government workers, aiming to offer an overview of generative AI, best practices and strategies to reduce risk. In August, California started offering its own training. Now, Maryland joins a growing list of states educating its employees on AI use.