AI in public meetings? Santa Clara officials’ ChatGPT use sparks debate over accuracy

SANTA CLARA OFFICIALS said they’ve used ChatGPT at two public meetings, sparking concerns about the use of artificial intelligence to inform decision makers.

Artificial intelligence tools have been growing in popularity as cities like San Jose use it to improve road safety or translate public meetings. But the technology is still plagued with misinformation problems, prompting questions about how elected officials can use AI responsibly — especially in the heart of Silicon Valley.