GenAI for Local Governments
MetroLab’s next In the Lab Initiative will focus on GenAI for Local Governments. This task force will consider policy with a two-pronged approach: 1) What is the world of the possible and how can GenAI better city services; and 2) What processes and policies should be put into place to ensure a just, equitable, and accurate use of this technology.
Our call for interest is now closed. Updates on this effort will be published here and in our newsletter (you can sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this webpage).
GenAI for Local Governments Task Force
The MetroLab GenAI for Local Governments Task Force is composed of individuals from cities, counties, non-profits, universities, and metropolitan planning organizations from around the country. Task force members will help provide feedback and resources that will contribute to the policy guide and resources library.
The organizations listed below are just some of the task force members that are involved in the project.
Local Governments
Arapahoe County, CO
Borough of Prospect Park, NJ
City of Asheville, NC
City of Boston, MA
City of Chicago, IL
City of Detroit, MI
City of Fontana, CA
City of Fort Worth, TX
City of Glendale, CA
City of Kirkland, WA
City of Raleigh, NC
City of Rochester, NY
City of San José, CA
City of Seattle, WA
City of South Bend, IN
City of Syracuse, NY
City of Tempe, AZ
City of Williamsport, PA
Harris County, TX
Harris County Flood Control District
Lane County, OR
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Town of Normal, IL
Universities
Carnegie Mellon University
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Syracuse University
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Washington Information School
Washington State University
Private Sector
Box
Civin, Inc.
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic
Michael Baker International
MySidewalk
SGNL Solutions
The Dotcom Team
Transcend
Zencity
Other agencies and nonprofits
Alliance for Innovation
Center for Open Data Enterprise (CODE)
Civic AI Security Program
Iowa League of Cities
KC Digital Drive
Mid-America Regional Council
National Association of Development Organizations
National League of Cities
Open North
OSPO++
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
US Dept of Commerce
US Ignite
MetroLab Network Announces Esteemed Co-Chairs for In the Lab National Task Force:GenAI for Local Governments Effort
MetroLab Network is proud to introduce our esteemed co-chairs, who will be instrumental in guiding this transformative endeavor:
- Stephanie Deitrick, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at City of Tempe, AZ
- Cheriene Floyd, Chief Data Officer at City of Miami
- Hoda Heidari, K&L Gates Career Development Assistant Professor in Ethics and Computational Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University
- Jim Loter, Chief Technology Officer (Interim) at the City of Seattle, WA
- Emily Yates, Chief Innovation Officer at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
You can view the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/48GzMdz
Resource Library
Published Local Government Guidelines
- Contractual terms for algorithms, published by the City of Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Interim Guidelines for Using Generative AI, published by the City of Boston, MA
- Information Technology Department Generative AI Guidelines, published by the City of San Jose, CA
- “Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy”, Data Policy and Governance Guide, published by the City of Tempe, AZ
- The New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, published by the City of New York, NY
- DC’s AI Values and Strategic Plan, published by Office of the Chief Technology Officer of DC
- GovAI Coalition, published by the City of San Jose, March 2024
Federal and State Regulation Development
- Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0), published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Artificial Intelligence 2023 Legislation, published by National Conference of State Legislatures, updated periodically
- Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on AI oversight and regulation – 07/25/23, published on CNBC Television YouTube channel
- After OpenAI hearing, A.I. experts urge Congress to listen to more diverse voices on regulation, by Lauren Feiner, published by CNBC, May 19, 2023
- Some Emerging Hypotheses about Using Generative AI in Public Sector Operations, by Steven Strauss on August 16, 2023
- Interim Guidelines for Purposeful and Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Washington State Government, published by Washington State
- Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, published by the White House, October 30, 2023
- Enterprise Generative AI Policy, published by Department of Government Operations for the State of Utah
- Benefits and Risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence Report, published by the State of California, November 2023
- State of California GenAI Guidelines for Public Sector Procurement, Uses and Training, published by the State of California, March 2024
International Guidance/Guides
- OECD AI-Principles Overview, published by OECD, May 2019
Planning Guidance
- Augmented: Planners in an Era of Generative AI, by David Wasserman & Michael Flaxman, published by the American Planning Association, May 9, 2023
- ChatGPT: Implications for Planning, by Claire Daniel, published by the American Planning Association, April 12, 2023
- AI in Planning: Opportunities and Challenges and How to Prepare, by Clint Andrews et al., published by the American Planning Association, September 2022
- Artificial Intelligence and Planning Practice, by David Wasserman & Michael Flaxman, published by the American Planning Association, April 1, 2022
- Demystifying Artificial Intelligence in Planning, by Hannah Shumway & Trey Gordner, published by the American Planning Association, March 2, 2022
- Leadership Brief: Explorations of Generative AI for Library Systems, published by Digital Equity, October 2023
- Urban AI Guide 2023, published by Sarah Popelka, Laura Narvaez Zertuche, and Hubert Beroche at Urban AI
- Democratizing AI: Principles for Meaningful Public Participation, by Michele Gilman et al., published by Data + Society, September 27, 2023
- Your AI Blueprint: 12 Key Considerations as States Develop Their Artificial Intelligence Roadmaps, published by National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), December 2023
- Zero Trust AI Governance, published by +AccountableTech, AI Now, and epic.org in August 2023
- Library of Congress Labs AI Planning Framework and Questionnaire, published by the Library of Congress
Public Policy Perspectives
- Use of Generative AI by Local Governments, by Jessica Nadelman, published by MRSC, July 10, 2023
- Generative Artificial Intelligence Use Cases in State & Local Governments: by Vidhu Shekhar & OpenAI ChatGPT, published independently, February 4, 2023
- Let’s get real about AI’s potential to end corruption in procurement, Prof Albert Sanchez-Graells, published by the Open Contracting Partnership, January 20, 2022
- A Conversation with ChatGPT on Local Governments, Emerging Technologies, Lena Geraghty, published by the National League of Cities
- The Data Equity Framework, published by We All Count
- Government AI Campus: Preparing policymakers to lead in the age of AI, published by Apolitical Group Limited
- Beyond the Black Box: Shaping a Responsible AI Landscape, published by Ethical AI Governance Group
Industry Perspectives
- “AI” Hurts Consumers and Workers – and Isn’t Intelligent, by Alex Hanna & Emily Bender, published by Tech Policy Press, August 4, 2023
- Gartner Identifies Six ChatGPT Risks Legal and Compliance Leaders Must Evaluate, published by Gartner, May 18, 2023
- The New Risks ChatGPT Poses to Cybersecurity, by Jim Chilton, published by the Harvard Business Review, April 21, 2023
- AI Implications for Trust and Safety, by Soribel F., published by LinkedIn, March 27, 2023
- Principles for the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in the United Nations System, published by UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, October 27, 2022
- Microsoft Responsible AI Standard, v2, published by Microsoft, June 2022
- AI in Learning and Work: A Double-Edged Sword, by Karyl Levinson, published by Horizons, January 24, 2022
- White paper: Experience, AI and the Digital Divide, published by ExperienceFutures.org, December 8, 2021
- How AI can help during early-stage cost estimation and project phasing, by Thomas Klein, Customer Success Manager, published by Transcend
- Responsible AI, published by Responsible Innovation Labs