City of Pittsburgh Internal Policy on Use of Generative AI Tools
Pittsburgh, PA · City of Pittsburgh internal GenAI policy (2023, updated 2024)
Pittsburgh adopted an internal policy on generative AI use by city staff, informed by the University of Pittsburgh's Task Force on Public Algorithms. It bars staff from entering private city data into tools like ChatGPT, prohibits AI use in applications that affect residents' rights or safety, forbids relying on generative AI for decisions, and requires AI use to be disclosed and logged.
Technical detail
City of Pittsburgh generative AI policy (drafted Oct. 2023, updated Feb. 2024 per PublicSource) restricts staff generative AI use; the Pittsburgh Task Force on Public Algorithms recommendations remain non-binding; no algorithmic accountability ordinance enacted.
Who is protected: Pittsburgh residents
Who must comply: City of Pittsburgh employees and departments
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | City of Pittsburgh internal GenAI policy (2023, updated 2024) |
| Enforced by | City of Pittsburgh Department of Innovation and Performance |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer data privacy · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | Read the City of Pittsburgh's policy on use of AI tools — PublicSource ↗ |
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