City of Seattle Generative AI Policy (POL-209) and Responsible AI Program
Seattle, WA · City of Seattle, GenAI Policy POL-209 (eff. Nov. 1, 2023)
Seattle's generative AI policy governs how city employees use tools like ChatGPT. It requires attribution of AI-generated work, human review of all AI output before release, and limits on feeding personal information into AI systems, built around seven principles including bias reduction, transparency, and explainability.
Technical detail
Seattle Generative AI Policy POL-209 (eff. Nov. 1, 2023, reviewed annually) sets responsible-use requirements for city employee generative AI use, administered through Seattle IT's Responsible AI Program; a broader AI policy (POL-211) and 2025 Responsible AI Plan followed.
Who is protected: Seattle residents and recipients of city services
Who must comply: City of Seattle employees and departments
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2023-11-01 |
| Enacted | 2023-11-01 |
| Citation | City of Seattle, GenAI Policy POL-209 (eff. Nov. 1, 2023) |
| Enforced by | Seattle Information Technology Department (CTO; Responsible AI Program) |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · consumer data privacy · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-11 |
| Official source | City of Seattle Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy POL-209 ↗ |
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