Sylvan Lake’s council has formally moved from debate to action: at its regular meeting on October 14, 2025 the town unanimously approved an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy that permits staff and elected officials to use only approved, enterprise-grade AI features — specifically Microsoft...
This week’s Prospect Weekly Roundup sketched three stories that converge on power, choice, and the friction between public promises and private capacity: Naomi Bethune’s dispatch from Boston on Mayor Michelle Wu’s runaway re‑election—and what her dominance says about political power at the...
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, San Jose, California, stands out as a pioneer in integrating AI into municipal governance. Under the leadership of Mayor Matt Mahan, the city is not only embracing AI tools like ChatGPT for administrative tasks but is also...
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In an era where public trust in municipal governance is both essential and increasingly scrutinized, the Town of Greater Napanee has taken decisive steps to reinforce the ethical framework guiding its staff. On June 11, council quietly adopted a comprehensive Staff Conflict of Interest Policy—a...
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South Burlington is setting a high bar for municipalities seeking to harness the power of artificial intelligence. The city, Vermont’s second-largest, is rolling out AI tools to streamline internal processes, improve data accessibility, and enhance overall service delivery for residents. This...