Seattle Generative AI Policy
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)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- November 1, 2023
- Applies to
- City of Seattle employees and departments
- Enforced by
- Seattle Information Technology Department (CTO; Responsible AI Program)
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.
Who is protected: Seattle residents and recipients of city services
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | November 1, 2023 |
| Citation | City of Seattle, GenAI Policy POL-209 (eff. Nov. 1, 2023) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · consumer data privacy · automated decision-making |
| Agency page | City of Seattle Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy POL-209 |
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