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Council adopts AI use policy, limits generative AI to GovAI platform and plans outreach

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The Ellensburg City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑09 on May 5 to set a city policy for generative AI use, recommending staff limit use to a GovAI platform that reduces risk of exposing confidential data and directing ongoing review and public education.

The Ellensburg City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑09 on May 5 establishing a city policy for use of generative artificial intelligence by staff and council.

IT Director Jim Gaven told the council that generative AI has potential to improve productivity but also poses risks including data leakage, bias and incorrect information.…

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