Government leaders and private sector representatives convened Tuesday for the first meeting of the Guam Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Task Force, marking a step toward establishing the island’s first comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence use.
The task force, created under Public Law 38-77 and authored by Sen. Telo T. Taitague, aims to study emerging technologies and recommend policies guiding AI use across government and industry.
Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio, in recorded remarks, said Guam must take a proactive approach to AI as it reshapes industries and the workforce.
“The question before us is whether Guam will simply react to those changes or help shape them,” Tenorio said, noting AI’s potential to enhance education, healthcare and cultural preservation, including the CHamoru language.
The meeting, held at the Guam Legislature Public Hearing Room, brought together representatives from government, the judiciary, academia, healthcare and business sectors.
Taitague said the initiative reflects strong community interest in guiding AI development responsibly.
“As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries and governments around the world, Guam has an opportunity to thoughtfully guide how these technologies are used in our community,” she said.
Members began organizing subcommittees focused on areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, workplace integration, education, social media, predictive policing and AI-related crimes.
Dr. Joleen Aguon, interim administrator of the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, said the hospital is already piloting AI tools to improve patient care and efficiency.
Under the law, the task force will assess policy gaps and submit recommendations to the Legislature, with subcommittees expected to begin work in the coming weeks. The group is scheduled to meet every other month.