The Conference Board Publishes Quick Take Co-Authored by Camille Olson on Federal AI Policy and Workforce Readiness

The Conference Board published a Quick Take co-authored by Labor & Employment partner Camille Olson, “Federal AI Policy: What Business Leaders Need to Know Now.” The piece, published on April 21, 2026 and written with TCB’s Allan Schweyer, examines how recent federal actions are together shaping AI governance expectations, workforce training standards, and employer accountability.

The Quick Take highlights three converging federal initiatives: the Department of Labor’s AI Literacy Framework, the White House National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, and the DOL’s new AI training program. It explains how these developments establish baseline AI competencies that may influence employer policies, regulatory expectations, and future litigation. The Quick Take outlines why organizations that align early with these frameworks may be better positioned to manage risk, attract AI‑ready talent, and demonstrate responsible AI governance.

The Quick Take emphasizes the growing practical impact of federal guidance, noting:

“The training operationalizes specific competency benchmarks that workers might carry into their jobs, giving those standards practical reach regardless of what any individual employer has done.”

The full Quick Take is available here (subscription required).