In India’s Odisha state, a bold policy is taking shape (The Times of India): every government department must now appoint a dedicated “AI Officer.” These officers will oversee how artificial intelligence is adopted, used, and governed across major areas like infrastructure, energy, and public administration.

It’s not just symbolic - it’s a structural shift. And it’s a preview of what smart AI governance could look like everywhere else.

👁 Why this matters for businesses too

The rise of AI in the workplace isn’t just about innovation. It’s about accountability. As more teams use tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and domain-specific assistants like Ulla, questions follow:

• Who’s responsible for how AI is used?
• What happens if AI outputs go unchecked?
• Where does governance fit in when AI is everywhere?

Having someone accountable - someone trained to understand both the tech and its human context - is no longer optional. Odisha has named this person. Most companies haven’t.

🛠 What AI Officers do

The new Odisha AI Officers are expected to:

• Audit AI use within departments
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and security standards
• Train teams on responsible AI use
• Create policies to guide adoption without overreach

This isn’t just bureaucracy - it's insurance. A way to adopt AI without losing visibility or control.

💡 How it applies to your team

Companies often roll out AI tools quickly - especially for meetings, planning, and analysis - without clear ownership. But if no one is tasked with understanding how these tools affect collaboration, engagement, or decision-making, the risks grow quietly.

That’s where designated roles come in. You don’t need a government badge - but you do need someone inside your team who understands how AI shows up in your daily workflow.

🧠 Where Ulla fits in

Ulla is designed to make this job easier. For teams using AI to support meetings and team communication, Ulla provides:

• Transparent engagement metrics
• Historical communication patterns
• Context-aware dashboards for management

All insights are private, secure, and never shared with third parties. And for teams adopting Ulla, we offer onboarding tailored specifically for those responsible for implementation - your version of an “AI Officer.”

Because using AI well isn’t just about what it can do. It’s about having the right person to ask how - and why - it should be done.

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