Artificial Intelligence

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Diverse group of citizens discussing AI policy recommendations with subtle holographic data visualizations in a modern meeting room.

Local Governments Embrace AI for Efficiency and Ethics

In Snohomish County, 29 randomly selected residents spent three full weekends debating the ethical implications of AI, culminating in 35 policy recommendations for government use.

Marco Alvarez·July 10, 2026

City officials contemplating a holographic AI analysis of city infrastructure, symbolizing the cautious adoption of technology in local government.

Community

Midsize Cities See Slow AI Adoption Amid Public Service Concerns

The Falmouth Select Board is set to consider its first-ever AI policy for town government this year, signaling a new era where even midsize cities grapple with smart technology’s implications, accordi

Sophie Nguyen·June 7, 2026

A small business owner contemplates an AI interface, highlighting the complex costs and ethical challenges of adopting new technology.

Business Spotlights

Local businesses face ethical AI adoption costs and unforeseen liabilities.

For Camino Financial, an AI-powered platform slashed customer resolution times from 48 hours to just 6 hours, a dramatic efficiency gain for local businesses.

Marco Alvarez·May 15, 2026

Small business owners observing AI-driven local discovery interfaces and automated deliveries on a city street.

Business Spotlights

Why Small Businesses Must Adapt to AI Local Discovery

The share of consumers using AI tools to find local services jumped from a mere 6 percent to a staggering 45 percent in just twelve months, according to Inter Press Service .

Marco Alvarez·April 25, 2026