The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy announced a decision to create a new subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence to look for ways to use the technology as American citizens interact with the federal government. "The Federal Government also is working to leverage AI for public good and toward a more effective government," Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer Ed Felten in a statement. The new subcommittee plans to work with the private sector to help implement AI in government activities such as welfare, crime, urban development, and the environment. "[T]here is tremendous potential in AI-driven improvements to programs and delivery of services that help make everyday life better for Americans in areas related to urban systems and smart cities, mental and physical health, social welfare, criminal justice, the environment, and much more," Felten said. The group has announced a series of public workshops to discuss the controversial aspects of AI, particularly the legal implications and using artificial intelligence for the "social good" as well as controlling the groundbreaking technology.