City briefs commission on AI policy, forms internal AI council to develop 'AI smart' strategy

Oct 22, 2025

IT staff reviewed Administrative Policy 24‑O‑1 on AI use, described current departmental AI applications and announced formation of an internal AI council to develop a measured, ethical roadmap for city AI investments and governance; commissioners raised concerns about environmental impacts and human‑in‑the‑loop safeguards.

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City IT officials briefed the Grand Rapids City Commission on Oct. 21 about the city’s administrative AI policy (24‑O‑1), current uses of third‑party AI tools across departments, and a new internal council that will develop an “AI smart” strategy for future investments and governance.

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