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Washington cities’ AI policies play catch-up as officials embrace new tech
Adoption outpaces guardrails as AI use raises ethical questions and rules are still being written — sometimes with help from ChatGPT.
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Washington city officials are using ChatGPT for government work
Records show that public servants have used generative AI to write emails to constituents, mayoral letters, policy documents and more.
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Seattle voters appear poised to renew Democracy Voucher program
Proposition 1, funded through a property tax, gives Seattle residents four $25 vouchers to distribute to local candidates each election cycle.
REI agrees to new union bargaining plan, backpay wage increases
After three years of bargaining, outdoor retailer REI Co-op and the two unions representing some REI workers announced an agreement
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Democracy Vouchers make dent with young voters, candidates
Despite low usage, supporters say the program can incentivize candidates to take young voters' concerns seriously and can help improve turnout.