Generative AI Use in Production Workflows

The contract involves supporting the integration of generative artificial intelligence tools into media production workflows for Kentucky Educational Television KET, with a strong emphasis on compliance with state policy CIO-126. This includes ensuring proper disclosure of AI usage, maintaining thorough documentation of all AI-generated content, and adhering to established state guidelines for ethical and accountable AI implementation. The work must be performed in Lexington and is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, which covers custom computer programming services, indicating a need for technical expertise in adapting AI systems to media production environments. All activities must align with state requirements to safeguard transparency, accountability, and legal compliance in the use of generative AI. Responses are due by June 16, 2026, and potential contractors are expected to demonstrate capability in operationalizing AI within broadcast and digital media workflows while prioritizing policy adherence over technical novelty. The effort is not open to specific set-asides, and while no point of contact is listed, submissions must be made through the state’s VSS procurement portal. Contractors must be prepared to implement systems that enable traceability of AI use, ensure human oversight, and produce audit-ready records for all AI-assisted content creation, reflecting the state’s broader goals of responsible innovation in public media.