San Antonio City Councilmember Marc Whyte has submitted a Council Consideration Request proposing the development of a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration Strategy for the City of San Antonio. The initiative aims to harness AI's transformative potential to enhance public services, improve operational efficiency, and maintain transparent governance.
Whyte's proposal calls for the City Manager to evaluate and recommend the creation of a municipal AI plan. This plan would involve studying successful AI implementations in other cities and agencies, and identifying best practices to mitigate security and privacy risks for responsible AI integration in San Antonio.
“This is about positioning San Antonio for the future,” said Councilmember Whyte. “A thoughtful, citywide AI strategy will help us improve service delivery, streamline operations, and maintain transparency as we adopt new technologies.”
The proposed initiative would include a structural review of other cities’ AI programs, the potential designation of a City official to oversee AI use, integration recommendations, and a proposed implementation timeline. If approved, the strategy could lead to significant improvements in public safety, resource management, and resident services across the city.