Boston GenAI Guidelines
City of Boston Interim Guidelines for Using Generative AI
Boston, MA · City of Boston, Interim GenAI Guidelines v1.1 (May 18, 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 18, 2023
- Applies to
- City of Boston employees and departments (except Boston Public Schools)
- Enforced by
- City of Boston Department of Innovation and Technology
Boston was one of the first major US cities to issue generative AI guidance for its workforce. The interim guidelines tell city employees to never put confidential or personally identifying information into AI prompts, to fact-check all AI-generated content, and to disclose AI use, while encouraging responsible experimentation.
Who is protected: Boston residents and city employees
Legal detail
City of Boston Interim Guidelines for Using Generative AI v1.1 (CIO, May 18, 2023) set disclosure, fact-checking, and confidentiality requirements for employee generative AI use across city agencies (excluding Boston Public Schools).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Boston, MA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | May 18, 2023 |
| Citation | City of Boston, Interim GenAI Guidelines v1.1 (May 18, 2023) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · consumer data privacy |
| Agency page | City of Boston Interim Guidelines for Using Generative AI v1.1 |
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