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Bruce Harrell

mayor of Seattle

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As a city, we have a responsibility to both embrace new technology that can improve our service while keeping a close eye on what matters – our communities and their data and privacy. This policy is the outcome of our One Seattle approach to cross-sector collaboration and will help guide our use of this new technology for years to come.

Bruce Harrell

mayor of Seattle

When Seattle released its 2023 generative AI policy, Mayor Bruce Harrell said the city should embrace useful technology while protecting communities’ data and privacy.

Mayor of SeattleNovember 3, 2023Office of the Mayor, City of Seattle

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Now is the time to ensure this new tool is used for good, creating new opportunities and efficiencies rather than reinforcing existing biases or inequities,” said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell . “As a city, we have a responsibility to both embrace new technology that can improve our service while keeping a close eye on what matters – our communities and their data and privacy. This policy is the outcome of our One Seattle approach to cross-sector collaboration and will help guide our use of this new technology for years to come.” The City’s policy was developed after a six-month working period with the Generative AI Advisory Team and City employees.

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Partnership between the public and private sectors will be critical as we work to incorporate these advances into infrastructure and services while also taking steps to mitigate potential harm. This framework represents an important step towards fostering accountability, safety, and security while embracing this technology and the future.

Bruce Harrell

mayor of Seattle

In 2024, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell endorsed a federal framework for safe use of AI in critical infrastructure, saying public-private cooperation should mitigate harm.

Mayor of SeattleNovember 26, 2024Office of the Mayor, City of Seattle

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“Artificial intelligence has incredible potential to create efficiencies and innovations, and this framework takes a thoughtful approach to balancing those opportunities with the risks and challenges it creates,” said Mayor Harrell . “Partnership between the public and private sectors will be critical as we work to incorporate these advances into infrastructure and services while also taking steps to mitigate potential harm. This framework represents an important step towards fostering accountability, safety, and security while embracing this technology and the future.” The City of Seattle maintains critical infrastructure for the region, electricity with Seattle City Light, water and waste with Seattle Public Utilities, and bridges and roads with Seattle Department of Transportation.

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