Seattle Mayor Harrell announces new AI plan for city services

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: September 12, 2025

Words: 682

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Seattle residents could see expanded use of artificial intelligence in permitting, public safety, customer service and more as Mayor Bruce Harrell rolls out a new framework for how the city will incorporate the technology.

In a Thursday news conference, Harrell announced a new 26-page AI plan that includes guidelines for training employees, evaluating the effectiveness of AI tools and expanding the use of AI to a variety of city operations. The new plan also comes …

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