Bath and North East Somerset Council used Microsoft Copilot to read and summarise thousands of public comments on Bath Rugby’s proposed 18,000‑seat stadium at the Recreation Ground, folding an AI‑assisted thematic analysis into the officer’s 121‑page planning report that went to councillors...
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In today’s fast-paced digital era, efficiency isn’t just a bonus—it’s a necessity. Local governments, often mired in bureaucratic processes, are now harnessing automation to streamline their operations. The City of London Corporation’s recent adoption of a Microsoft 365-powered email processing...