The award celebrates MNIT’s commitment to using AI responsibly and transparently to solve real-world challenges—enhancing accessibility, increasing efficiency, and delivering smarter digital services for Minnesotans. From developing ethical AI guidance through the TAIGA initiative to deploying AI tools that support better outcomes in health, safety, and service delivery, MNIT stands at the forefront of innovation in government. 

“We’re honored to be recognized as a national leader in the responsible use of AI,” said Jon Eichten, MNIT Assistant Commissioner. “Our work is guided by the belief that technology should reflect our public values and improve how we serve Minnesotans.” 

MNIT joins a select group of public agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions nationwide that demonstrate leadership in the ethical use of AI. View the full list of winners. 

About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services, led by the state’s Chief Information Officer, is the Information Technology agency for Minnesota’s executive branch, providing enterprise and local IT services to over 70 agencies, boards, and commissions. MNIT employs more than 2,800 people. Together, we build, maintain, and secure the State’s IT infrastructure, applications, projects, and services. MNIT sets IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards for enterprise IT leadership and planning. We also serve Minnesotans by connecting all 87 counties, 300 cities, and 200 public higher education campuses across the state on the MNET network. Through public-private partnerships, our team proactively protects the state’s information systems and the private data of 5.7 million Minnesotans. 

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