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Cass County adopts AI policy to guide use of artificial intelligence in county work
Summary
Cass County adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy on Jan. 6, 2026 to safeguard protected data, guide ethical and transparent AI use by staff, and encourage department heads to identify productivity uses; the Board asked MCIT to review the policy.
Cass County commissioners voted Jan. 6 to adopt a countywide Artificial Intelligence policy intended to protect private and sensitive information while providing guidance for responsible AI use in employees' duties.
Administrator Josh Stevenson presented the policy, telling the Board it is "intended to safeguard protected data and provide guidance regarding the appropriate use of AI in employees' work duties." The policy outlines permitted and prohibited AI uses, recommends best practices to prevent release of sensitive data, and encourages department heads and supervisors to consider ways AI could improve productivity. The Board requested review and suggestions from the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) before broader implementation and approved the policy effective Jan. 6, 2026.
The policy adoption directs departments to weigh efficiency gains while maintaining data protection and transparency. No implementation timeline or budget was specified during the meeting; the Board asked staff to develop departmental approaches and report back as needed.
