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Greenwood tables citywide AI policy, refers draft to IT committee for further review
Summary
Council discussed a state-required AI-use policy and the city's options for enterprise tools; concerns about data security and cost (enterprise ChatGPT cited at $25 per user per month) led the council to table the measure and route it to the IT committee for revision and possible inclusion in the personnel handbook.
The Greenwood City Council reviewed a draft citywide artificial-intelligence policy that staff prepared to comply with recent state legislation. The draft is modeled on municipal-league guidance and aims to set guardrails for municipal use of AI tools.
Council members and staff discussed data security, procurement choices (including enterprise versions that keep data contained), and whether the policy should be integrated into the personnel handbook. Hunter, an IT representative, said staff were exploring enterprise or business versions of large-language models that offer data controls "where it can't get out," and noted those options include more robust safety and administrative settings. He described enterprise ChatGPT as an option and referenced approximate pricing.
Because the draft required more technical review and a plan for departmental implementation, the council voted to table the item and refer it to the city IT committee for markup and recommendation. Council members asked staff to return an updated version after the IT committee meeting scheduled for early December.
The decision preserves caution on AI use and directs technical review before formal adoption.
