seattle ai policy

Seattle’s decision to pause a citywide Microsoft Copilot rollout is more than a procurement delay; it is a signal that the city’s next phase of AI adoption will be shaped as much by governance as by enthusiasm. The move lands at a pivotal moment for one of America’s most tech-saturated cities...

Seattle’s decision to slow down its citywide Microsoft Copilot rollout is a notable pivot in how one of America’s most tech-saturated cities wants to use artificial intelligence in government. After months of momentum under former Mayor Bruce Harrell, Mayor Katie Wilson is signaling that...

Seattle’s decision to pause a broader rollout of Microsoft Copilot is more than a routine procurement delay. It signals a noticeable shift in tone from the previous administration’s AI-forward ambitions toward a more deliberate, governance-heavy posture under Mayor Katie Wilson. The move does...