San Francisco Embraces AI: A New Era for City Services
In a groundbreaking move, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has announced the deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance city services for 30,000 government workers. This initiative will utilize Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, aiming to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
Key Highlights:
- Productivity Boost: Preliminary tests showed productivity gains of up to five hours per worker weekly.
- Wider Reach: AI will assist in managing services like trash collection and translation, addressing the diverse needs of over 42 languages spoken in the city.
- No Extra Cost: Implementation involves leveraging existing licenses with Microsoft, ensuring a cost-effective solution.
Lurie aims to position San Francisco as a global leader in AI application for urban governance.
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