The mayor of San Jose, Matt Mahan, promotes the adoption of AI tools among city employees to enhance efficiency and service delivery. He plans to have about 1,000 workers trained in AI applications by next year. Mahan encourages transparency and problem-solving in AI implementation, acknowledging potential challenges associated with new technology. Early adopters like Andrea Arjona Amador have successfully utilized AI, such as ChatGPT, to manage municipal programs and secure funding for electric vehicle initiatives. The overall goal is to reduce mundane tasks and improve responsiveness to the population.
Mahan emphasizes that adopting AI tools will eliminate mundane tasks and enhance city services, aiming to train 1,000 workers to utilize AI for various public services by next year.
In an interview, Mahan stated, 'The idea is to try things, be really transparent, look for problems, flag them...' as part of a strategy to embrace AI in government.
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