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The local democracy tag on WindowsForum.com covers the intersection of technology, public participation, and governance in local decision-making. Content discusses how councils like Bath and North East Somerset use Microsoft Copilot to summarize thousands of public comments on planning applications, raising questions about AI in local government, consultation integrity, and heritage protection. Discussions focus on how digital tools process mass responses in major planning decisions, balancing efficiency with democratic transparency. The tag explores the evolving role of AI in local democracy, public consultation, and the challenges of maintaining trust in civic processes.
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    Bath Rugby Stadium: AI Summaries in Local Planning and Public Consultation

    Bath and North East Somerset Council used Microsoft Copilot to read and summarise more than 5,500 public comments submitted on the planning application for an 18,000‑seat stadium at the Recreation Ground — a development that has reignited debates about AI in local government, public consultation...
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