Seattle, WA approves AI tools for city staff

Seattle has approved Microsoft Copilot Chat for its city employees as part of a new AI governance strategy, while blocking unapproved AI tools to ensure responsible use. Hundreds of employees who tested Copilot reported positive results, and the city will create a dedicated City AI Officer role, establish an AI auditing process modeled on EU standards, and launch a public AI register and hub for transparency.

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Seattle will give city employees access to Microsoft Copilot Chat while blocking unapproved AI tools under a new governance strategy focused on responsible AI adoption, transparency and oversight.