Salinas rolls out AI pilot plan, promises training and July performance update
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
City staff outlined a three‑part AI pilot—including Zen City social listening, CitiBot website chatbot and Microsoft Copilot—for February–June with public‑facing training, data governance and an evaluation report expected in July; council and residents pressed for accessibility, accuracy and oversight safeguards.
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City information‑assistance manager Carlos Ortega told the Salinas City Council on Jan. 27 that the city will pilot three AI products starting this spring to streamline services and improve community engagement.
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