Following the Biden Administration’s release of the Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, this engaging panel dives into the responsible application of AI to support development and democracy, uncovering its potential to enhance civic engagement and government efficiency. Panelists explore the development of effective guardrails and strategies to implement AI risk assessments, especially the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, to support the responsible and reliable use of AI technologies. Opening remarks provided by Clinton White, Counselor, USAID.