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Working group debate over AI transcription; staff to circulate AG guidance
Summary
At the meeting a member objected to use of AI to transcribe the meeting; staff cited an attorney‑general note (re Westborough) and offered to provide the letter to anyone interested. No formal policy change was made.
Early in the meeting, a member asked whether anyone was using AI to transcribe or record the meeting and explicitly objected. "You don't have my permission to be AI ing this," Speaker 5 said. Speaker 2 replied that he uses an AI tool for note taking, that he had checked with the town clerk, and that there is a note from the Massachusetts Attorney General regarding the use of AI in public meetings (he referenced Westborough). Speaker 2 offered to obtain the AG letter and distribute it to interested members.
No formal policy decision or motion restricting transcription was made during the meeting. The group noted that meetings are public and recorded video can be transcribed after the fact; staff will circulate the attorney‑general guidance Piece cited to clarify the legal posture.
Next steps: Speaker 2 will attempt to supply the referenced attorney‑general letter and staff will note the matter in meeting minutes.
