On Jan, 30, Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order requiring state agencies to make guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence that mimics the human brain to create new pictures, words, sounds and videos. Known as generative AI, this form of creative artificial intelligence now plays a role in pretty much any space where people use smartphones or can access the internet. Questions about the morality and safety of AI’s place in classrooms, courtrooms, or driving cars have been a key issue in this year's state legislative session.