Governor Stein Unveils North Carolina's First AI Strategic Roadmap to Protect Residents and Strengthen Economy

NC News -- July 3, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has unveiled North Carolina's first statewide Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Roadmap, outlining an ambitious plan to help the state embrace AI while protecting residents, strengthening the workforce, and improving government services.The roadmap was developed by the Governor's North Carolina AI Leadership Council, bringing together leaders from government, business, education, labor, and the private sector to establish a long-term strategy fo