Seattle Mayor Harrell announces new AI plan for city services

Seattle residents could see expanded use of artificial intelligence in permitting, public safety, customer service and more as Mayor Bruce Harrell rolls out a new framework for how the city will incorporate the technology.

In a Thursday news conference, Harrell announced a new 26-page AI plan that includes guidelines for training employees, evaluating the effectiveness of AI tools and expanding the use of AI to a variety of city operations. The new plan also comes with an updated version of Seattle’s AI policy for employees.

“We are trying to be very intentional about positioning Seattle as a national leader in responsible artificial intelligence implementation,” Harrell said…

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