Ivey announces new board to guide Alabama’s AI and technology use

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gov. Kay Ivey formally announced the establishment of a new board, the Technology Quality Assurance Board, on Thursday.

TQAB was created to ensure the responsible, secure and effective deployment of emerging technologies across Alabama executive-branch agencies.

The TQAB was established in accordance with Act 2025-369 (formerly HB207), which Ivey signed into law in May 2025. The legislation expands the duties of the Alabama Office of Information Technology to include cybersecurity oversight and creates the TQAB to guide the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

“The TQAB is a critical step forward in ensuring Alabama’s use of technology is not only innovative, but also secure, ethical and aligned with the public interest,” said Governor Ivey.

The TQAB will be composed of representatives from the following agencies:

• Alabama Office of Information Technology
• Alabama Department of Finance
• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
• Alabama Department of Education
• Alabama Medicaid Agency
• Alabama Department of Revenue
• Alabama Department of Transportation

The TQAB will also support the implementation of the GenAI Task Force’s broader recommendations, including the adoption of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Frameworks, the development of internal agency policies for GenAI use and the establishment of AI training programs for state employees.

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