San Jose announces plan to launch AI tool to speed up building permit application process

San Jose plans to launch artificial intelligence software to streamline the building permit process, the city announced this week.

The AI software would allow customers to pre-check applications to build accessory dwelling units and identify missing or incomplete information before submitting. Currently, more than 90% of ADU applications in San Jose are sent back to the customer due to missing information, according to a press statement from the city Thursday.