New resolution pledges not to replace San Mateo County workers with AI technology

Artificial intelligence is threatening to change employment models around the nation, including in the public sector, but San Mateo County lawmakers have acted this week to offer some protection to county employees whose positions could be affected by the developing technology. 

The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at its regular meeting Tuesday that ensures that if conventional AI or generative AI technology is developed that can viably replace a county employee, it will not be implemented until the employee leaves their position for another reason.