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Eureka council adopts employee AI policy with new limits on image uploads and role-based use
Summary
The Eureka City Council adopted an updated employee artificial intelligence policy that requires training, narrows permitted uses to staffers' job responsibilities, and bars uploading photos or artwork into AI systems without written consent; the vote was 5-0.
Eureka — The City Council on April 21 adopted a new employee artificial intelligence policy (Policy 1.14) that tightens transparency and limits how staff may use generative tools. The policy requires departmental authorization and training, disallows agentic AI without prior approval, and adds a prohibition on inputting photos, videos or artwork into AI systems without express written permission.
Council members and staff said the revisions reflect concerns raised during an ad hoc committee review. Finance Director…
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