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Resident urges Paramus to adopt policy on artificial intelligence; mayor asks attorney to review
Summary
During public comment Jean Hegg urged the Borough of Paramus to establish policies protecting residents from AI-generated fake images of children; Mayor DiPiazza said he would ask Borough Attorney Brian Giblin to examine policies for the municipal pool and Recreation Department.
At the public-comment portion of the Feb. 19 meeting, resident Jean Hegg urged the Mayor and Council to adopt policies addressing artificial intelligence and the risk of fabricated images involving children.
According to the minutes, Hegg said she was concerned about AI and "the fake images that can be created of children" and requested the council establish a policy to protect residents from the technology. Mayor DiPiazza said he was aware of a national awareness campaign and that he would ask Borough Attorney Brian Giblin to review whether the municipal pool and Recreation Department should adopt policy measures.
The minutes record that the mayor directed the borough attorney to look into the issue; no timeline or specific policy language was provided.
