Introducing: Government 100​

Government 100 — Complete Rankings

The full list of the top 100 U.S. cities and towns leading on AI adoption, governance, and public-sector innovation.

• #1San JoseCA
  Rosalynn Hughey · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The city has published formal Generative AI Guidelines and an AI Reviews & Inventory registry, and San Jose’s CIO Khaled Tawfik authored a public blog outlining AI integration across permitting, 311, and public safety; San Jose also founded and presides over the GovAI Coalition.
  Why it matters
  San Jose demonstrates clear institutional commitment to AI through published governance, a proactive CIO-led public agenda, and visible procurement and deployment of AI technologies.
• #2MesaAZ
  Scott J. Butler · City Manager
  Project
  City-published data governance, data privacy, and generative AI usage policies plus an AI-powered ChatBot described on the Smart City and Data & Performance webpages.
  Why it matters
  The City of Mesa demonstrates clear leadership intent on AI adoption, with council-level direction from DoIT, published data governance and generative AI policies, and an operational AI-powered chatbot reducing staff workload.
• #3TampaFL
  Eric Hayden · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The City implemented "Policy 903 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance" on August 27, 2025, establishing standards for transparency, human oversight, and bias mitigation.
  Why it matters
  The City of Tampa demonstrates a Champion posture for AI adoption, driven by formal governance, operational public-safety AI deployments, and a public-facing generative AI assistant.
• #4BrownsvilleTX
  Alan Guard · Interim City Manager
  Project
  The City of Brownsville has a formal partnership with NTT DATA to deploy AI-powered Smart Solutions that leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and machine learning for public services, safety, and downtown infrastructure improvements.
  Why it matters
  The City of Brownsville demonstrates active AI adoption through a citywide partnership with NTT DATA to deploy AI-powered "Smart Solutions" and concrete procurement of AI surveillance tools like Flock Safety, indicating buying and implementation rather than mere exploration.
• #5Los AngelesCA
  Tomas Carranza · Assistant General Manager and Chief Technology Officer (LADOT, City of Los Angeles)
  Project
  The Information Technology Agency (ITA) published the "Los Angeles A.I. Roadmap" documenting current uses and best practices and the city is running multiple AI pilots (e.g., permitting acceleration, wildfire recovery).
  Why it matters
  The City of Los Angeles has published a formal A.I. roadmap, run multiple pilots, and appointed executive-level AI leadership, showing strategic commitment and operational momentum.
• #6Fort MyersFL
  Phyllis R. LeFlore-Calloway · Interim City Manager
  Project
  The Fort Myers City Council approved expanding ChatGPT Enterprise from a 30-user pilot to 150 licenses on May 5, 2025, with plans to scale to approximately 1,100 staff across departments.
  Why it matters
  The City of Fort Myers has moved beyond pilot stage and publicly committed to scaling ChatGPT Enterprise, making a material financial purchase and projecting measurable productivity savings, which indicates active championing of AI.
• #7AustinTX
  T.C. Broadnax · City Manager
  Project
  The City Council passed the "Ethical AI and Digital Equity" resolution establishing ethical development criteria, transparency standards, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, annual audits, workforce impact assessments, and public reporting (sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes).
  Why it matters
  The City of Austin demonstrates clear, proactive AI adoption through documented deployments, formal procurement, and a strong governance framework that was codified by the City Council.
• #8SalidaCO
  Russell Lee Johnson · Police Chief
  Project
  On January 20, 2026, the Salida City Council approved a Generative AI Use Policy governing use of tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot by city personnel.
  Why it matters
  The City of Salida has a formal AI governance posture, having adopted a Generative AI Use Policy in January 2026 that establishes guardrails for employee use, data handling, and required human review of AI outputs.
• #9San AntonioTX
  Kevin Goodwin · Chief Technology Officer/Deputy Director, Information Technology Services Department
  Project
  The City updated Administrative Directive 7.4a in May 2024 to include Attachment A – Acceptable Use of Generative AI Tools, providing guidelines for employees using tools like ChatGPT and DALL‑E 2 (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/EmployeeInformation/ADs/AD7-4A.pdf).
  Why it matters
  The City of San Antonio demonstrates a proactive, governance-first approach to AI adoption, with formal policy guidance for generative AI and an independent audit documenting standardized AI validation and risk assessment processes.
• #10New York CityNY
  Julio Useche · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The NYC AI Action Plan (Oct 2023) and updated Generative AI Use Guidance (Dec 2025) provide a formal framework for responsible AI use in city agencies.
  Why it matters
  New York City demonstrates a mature AI adoption posture characterized by formal strategy and active legislative oversight.
• #11Dripping SpringsTX
  Ginger Faught · Deputy City Administrator
  Project
  The City Council adopted a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Policy (Resolution No. 2025-R50) on December 2, 2025, which was amended on December 16, 2025 to include restrictions on agentic AI tools and a two-tier governance model.
  Why it matters
  The City of Dripping Springs scores 82, reflecting a rapid move from exploratory interest to formal governance and active deployment of AI.
• #12BostonMA
  Vanessa Kaskiris · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The City published "Interim Guidelines for Using Generative AI" for employees, signaling formal policy guidance and risk awareness.
  Why it matters
  The City of Boston has issued formal generative AI guidance (May 2023) and runs multiple active pilots and partnerships (e.g., Project Green Light with Google and City Council generative summaries), indicating curiosity and practical experimentation rather than outright resistance.
• #13Coral GablesFL
  José Gómez · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  Coral Gables has deployed an Artificial Intelligence Digital Assistant (AIDA) chatbot integrated with OpenAI/ChatGPT (GPT-4 API) on its Smart City Hub.
  Why it matters
  Coral Gables shows active, pragmatic adoption of AI through public-facing deployments (AIDA chatbot with OpenAI/GPT-4 and AI-enabled smart poles) and a strong cloud and startup ecosystem that supports experimentation.
• #14DubuqueIA
  Michael C. Van Milligen · City Manager
  Project
  CIO Joe Pregler is developing a citywide AI policy and has implemented Microsoft Copilot internally with plans to roll it out to administrative frontline staff for testing and feedback.
  Why it matters
  The City of Dubuque is actively procuring and deploying AI technologies while building governance structures, indicating more than cursory interest.
• #15LebanonNH
  David Brooks · Deputy City Manager – Administrative Services
  Project
  The City adopted an official AI policy, "ADM-143 Use of Artificial Intelligence," on December 19, 2023, and publishes an "Artificial Intelligence Initiative" page plus a public AI Registry.
  Why it matters
  The City of Lebanon has moved beyond initial exploration into structured AI adoption by publishing a formal policy (ADM-143) and maintaining a public AI Registry while actively running multiple AI tools across departments.
• #16South BendIN
  Dan O'Connor · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The city published a generative AI policy for employees to guide responsible experimentation and use.
  Why it matters
  South Bend displays a proactive, exploratory stance toward AI: leadership has published guidance, the CIO is publicly promoting digital transformation, and the city is actively piloting practical AI tools rather than imposing strict limits.
• #17BoulderCO
  Chris Meschuk · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The city issued an AI Strategy and Governance Framework RFP that includes strategic assessment, policy development, capability building, and stakeholder engagement.
  Why it matters
  The City of Boulder shows active, practical AI adoption across departments (notably police and internal operations) and is investing in an AI Strategy and Governance Framework, indicating curiosity and piloting rather than outright resistance.
• #18ElginIL
  Aaron Cosentino · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  Elgin Police Department is implementing Axon’s Draft One software ($159,000) to generate police reports from body camera footage, positioning the department as an early adopter in Illinois.
  Why it matters
  The City of Elgin demonstrates clear, active adoption of AI across departments with multiple paid procurements, pilot implementations, and formal council approvals, indicating movement beyond curiosity to operational use.
• #19RossfordOH
  Allyson Murray · City Administrator
  Project
  Rossford Police Department Policy 348, "Generative Artificial Intelligence Use," was established in December 2024 and is published in the Rossford Police Department policy manual (https://cms3.revize.com/revize/rossford/RELEASE_20241205_T093217_Rossford%20Police%20Department%20Policy%20Manual.pdf).
  Why it matters
  The City of Rossford demonstrates an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption, driven primarily by formal governance in its police department and several operational AI deployments.
• #20GrayME
  Lauren Asselin · Interim Town Manager
  Project
  A Bangor Daily News report (Feb 11, 2026) states Gray adopted a formal AI policy and that Microsoft Copilot is integrated on Town computers and is being used to draft official meeting minutes and communications.
  Why it matters
  The Town of Gray demonstrates a mature, proactive AI adoption posture for a small municipality, supported by a formal AI policy, public disclosure of AI-assisted content, and operational use of Microsoft Copilot to draft minutes and communications.
• #21AtlantaGA
  Chris Crist · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The City of Atlanta established an Artificial Intelligence Commission via City Council legislation and held the commission’s first meeting on May 7, 2025, with CIO Jason Sankey involved in the effort.
  Why it matters
  The City of Atlanta shows clear institutional interest and early-stage adoption: it created a formal Artificial Intelligence Commission, has active pilot deployments (e.g., ATL311 chatbot, watershed sensors), and includes executive IT leadership in governance.
• #22Moreno ValleyCA
  Brian Mohan · City Manager
  Project
  On November 19, 2024, the City Council approved an AI Policy (Administrative Policy 7.02) that outlines governance roles and prohibited uses for AI in City operations.
  Why it matters
  Moreno Valley exhibits an enthusiastic AI adoption posture driven by formal governance and documented operational deployments.
• #23Los Altos HillsCA
  Cody Einfalt · Acting City Manager
  Project
  Generative Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy approved by the City Council on 02/15/2024 (https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6629/Adopted-AI-Use-Policy-021524).
  Why it matters
  The Town of Los Altos Hills demonstrates an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption, with a Council‑approved Generative Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy and an AI Futures Lab pilot that establish governance and a cross‑departmental framework for experimentation with human‑in‑the‑loop safeguards.
• #24Riverdale ParkMD
  John Nathan Lestitian · Town Manager
  Project
  The Mayor and Council adopted Resolution 2024-R-06 on April 1, 2024, establishing the Town's vision and commitment for best practices in technology and data, including principles for responsible AI use.
  Why it matters
  The Town of Riverdale Park is classified as Enthusiastic due to a formal, public-facing commitment to responsible AI use combined with operational AI deployments.
• #25DormontPA
  John P. Stinner · Borough Manager
  Project
  The Borough Council unanimously approved the "Artificial Intelligence Use Policy for the Borough of Dormont" on October 6, 2025, effective October 7, 2025.
  Why it matters
  The Borough of Dormont has a proactive AI adoption posture driven by formal governance and leadership support.
• #26Fort CollinsCO
  Tyler Marr · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The City’s 2023–2025 Digital Strategic Plan explicitly names artificial intelligence as a key technology focus and notes digital transformation as a priority under CIO/CDO Kevin Wilkins.
  Why it matters
  Fort Collins has a clear, funded strategic approach to AI (strategic plan + a budgeted AI framework) and executive-level sponsorship from the CIO/CDO, which supports deliberate exploration and pilot deployment.
• #27IndianapolisIN
  Phil Trbovic · Chief Audit and Technology Officer, Indy Parks & Recreation
  Project
  The City has a published multi-phased AI Roadmap with training programs, plans to hire a chief data/privacy officer, an AI security framework, and a planned Microsoft Copilot experiment (Q2) — public materials available at indy.gov/activity/ai-in-indy.
  Why it matters
  The City of Indianapolis demonstrates a constructive, exploratory stance toward AI: it has published a multi-phased AI roadmap, established governance (an AI Commission and IT Board policy), and is actively piloting vendor solutions rather than banning or fully institutionalizing them.
• #28NewportRI
  Colin K. Kennedy · City Manager
  Project
  City Council unanimously approved a $14,000 contract with Polymorphic, Inc. for an AI‑powered constituent engagement system that handles calls, multilingual Q&A, 24/7 service, and integrates with the ReportIt! system.
  Why it matters
  The City of Newport shows clear curiosity and measured adoption of AI through multiple public-facing pilots and unanimously approved contracts (constituent engagement, noise control, ALPR cameras).
• #29RaleighNC
  Marchell Adams-David · City Manager
  Project
  Raleigh Water maintains multiple active machine-learning projects — Xylem’s Water Main Break Predictor, Hazen’s Flow Predictor, Advanced Drainage Systems Blockage Predictor, Sewer Main Failure Predictor, and a Lead Copper Rule Revision Project.
  Why it matters
  Raleigh shows active, pragmatic adoption of AI through several operational machine-learning projects (notably in water infrastructure) and a targeted public-safety deployment (Flock Safety), indicating curiosity and pilot-to-production movement rather than full enterprise-wide commitment.
• #30TacomaWA
  Enzhou Wang · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  August 27, 2024: The City Council held a study session presenting the "City of Tacoma Artificial Intelligence Policies Overview" to establish governance guidelines.
  Why it matters
  The City of Tacoma demonstrates an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption, showing proactive governance and targeted pilot programs that advance responsible use.
• #31Virginia BeachVA
  Patrick A. Duhaney · City Manager
  Project
  Beach Bot launched on VirginiaBeach.gov (Dec 11, 2025) as a generative AI conversational search assistant built using AWS Kendra, AWS Bedrock, and Anthropic's Claude to help residents access city services.
  Why it matters
  The City of Virginia Beach shows an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption, demonstrated by public-facing deployments and formal IT initiatives to advance AI maturity.
• #32DenverCO
  Chris Todd · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The City of Denver's Technology Services 'Meet Sunny' page describing the 311 chatbot deployment (https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Technology-Services/News/Meet-Sunny).
  Why it matters
  Denver shows a proactive, citywide approach to AI adoption with senior leadership commitment to AI programs—most visibly through the creation of a Chief AI and Information Officer role and public-facing communications about the city's AI work.
• #33StocktonCA
  William Crew · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  Flock Safety Falcon Platform expansion from 15 to 120 cameras and an AI-powered code-enforcement pilot that identified over 4,000 violations.
  Why it matters
  Stockton is actively procuring and deploying AI solutions across multiple departments, with formal City Council approvals and pilot programs that have demonstrated measurable results.
• #34Altamonte SpringsFL
  Rochelle Croskey · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The city became the first in the nation to use AutoReview.AI for site plan reviews, significantly expediting development approvals.
  Why it matters
  Altamonte Springs is actively procuring and deploying AI solutions in public-facing services (site plan review, veterans’ services, public safety) and has operational examples that moved tasks from days to minutes, indicating practical adoption rather than mere experimentation.
• #35DublinOH
  Brandon B. Brown · Chief Innovation and Technology Officer
  Project
  The Beta District serves as a city-led innovation/testbed with partner deployments (Denso’s No Traffic platform, AI-enabled traffic and mobility pilots, and AI-equipped public safety tools including drones and license-plate cameras).
  Why it matters
  The City of Dublin shows clear curiosity and active piloting of AI through The Beta District, public safety deployments, and targeted capital funding, indicating a pragmatic, exploratory stance rather than full-scale institutionalization.
• #36LivermoreCA
  Marianna A. Burch · City Manager
  Project
  The City deployed an AI-powered chatbot that answers ~30% of Asana user questions and achieves a ~50% case deflection rate, reported in the City Council agenda.
  Why it matters
  The City of Livermore has moved beyond exploration into early operational use of AI (notably an AI chatbot with measurable performance) and has a cloud-first infrastructure and strong startup partnerships that lower barriers to further adoption.
• #37Sugar LandTX
  Steve Budny · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The city has published formal AI Guiding Principles (purposeful use, risk management, credibility/accountability/transparency, privacy/safety/security, equity/integrity) and established a Data Governance framework with documented policies and charters.
  Why it matters
  City of Sugar Land has moved beyond cautious experimentation to active procurement and policy adoption, demonstrating leadership buy-in and operational deployment of AI across public services.
• #38TucsonAZ
  Timothy M. Thomure · City Manager
  Project
  The city has implemented NoTraffic’s AI traffic platform (24% reduction in traffic delays; 37% decrease in pedestrian wait times) and uses VODA.ai’s daVinci ML platform for water-pipe prediction and maintenance across ~4,600 miles of distribution mains with quarterly risk updates.
  Why it matters
  The City of Tucson shows clear, concrete AI experimentation and deployments (traffic management, water predictive maintenance, public-safety and engagement tools) and has joined collaborative governance efforts, indicating curiosity and active piloting.
• #39CoronaCA
  Jacob Ellis · City Manager
  Project
  The city partnered with Blitz Permits to automate pre-checks and plan reviews using AI to streamline development reviews and reduce permitting delays (PRWeb coverage). (Insufficient data)
  Why it matters
  The City of Corona demonstrates active AI adoption through multiple procurement contracts, public partnerships, and a cloud-first infrastructure, indicating it is moving beyond pilot phases into operational use.
• #40HopeAR
  James R. Wilson · City Manager
  Project
  The city adopted a comprehensive AI policy that defines AI, specifies approved and prohibited uses, requires mandatory training, and includes disclosure requirements.
  Why it matters
  City of Hope demonstrates an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption driven primarily by a recently approved, comprehensive AI policy that establishes governance, acceptable use, training, and disclosure requirements.
• #41La VerneCA
  Kenneth A. Domer · City Manager
  Project
  La Verne Police Department documented testing of an AI-powered product integrated with body cameras that can generate reports in roughly 10 seconds, cited in the June 2024 Budget Study Session.
  Why it matters
  The City of La Verne shows clear, practical AI pilots and deployments—especially in public safety—indicating curiosity and early operational adoption rather than full institutionalization.
• #42Las VegasNV
  Mike Janssen · City Manager
  Project
  Las Vegas has deployed an AI pedestrian detection system near Fremont Street funded by a $1.4 million federal SMART grant to operate at 16 intersections and one mid-block crossing.
  Why it matters
  Las Vegas shows clear, practical adoption of AI technologies — deploying Flock Safety ALPR, an AI pedestrian detection system funded by a $1.4M federal SMART grant, and cloud-based Infor CDR for permitting — which indicates active experimentation and procurement.
• #43San FranciscoCA
  Rohit Gupta · Chief Technology Officer, Department of Technology (Enterprise Applications & Data Platforms)
  Project
  San Francisco has published comprehensive Generative AI Guidelines applying to employees, contractors, vendors and mandates tracking of AI deployments under Chapter 22J of the Administrative Code.
  Why it matters
  San Francisco has published comprehensive Generative AI Guidelines and is actively tracking AI deployments across departments, while also procuring and piloting tools—indicating curiosity and measured adoption.
• #44CookevilleTN
  Steven Corder · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  Currux Vision AI traffic management systems are deployed at five intersections on Willow Avenue with plans to expand to a loop of about 14 intersections, demonstrating live municipal AI traffic use.
  Why it matters
  The City of Cookeville is actively procuring and deploying AI technologies (Currux Vision traffic management, Flock Safety LPRs) with formal City Council approval and board-level discussion, indicating leadership buy-in.
• #45Fort WorthTX
  Kevin Gunn · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The City of Fort Worth published an internal "Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy" effective 12/18/2023 that applies to all employees and cautions about public-records exposure.
  Why it matters
  The City of Fort Worth demonstrates a maturing AI posture driven by a formal internal AI policy and funded, operational pilots in emergency communications.
• #46GlendaleAZ
  Rick St. John · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  Moveworks implementation with the "Blaze" chatbot reporting a 514% ROI, saving one full-time service agent ($121,500 annually) and freeing ~3,500 employee hours per year; SmartBeats (ASU Smart City Cloud Innovation Center) also uses cloud AI to optimize police scheduling —
  Why it matters
  The City of Glendale shows clear leadership commitment and measurable outcomes from AI deployments, including a documented Moveworks "Blaze" chatbot implementation with a high ROI and substantive labor savings.
• #47ScottsdaleAZ
  Judy Doyle · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The city’s CIO, Bianca Lochner, serves on Arizona’s inaugural AI Steering Committee, signaling executive leadership and cross-government engagement on AI strategy.
  Why it matters
  Scottsdale shows clear, active adoption of AI across multiple city functions with verified tool deployments, direct executive involvement in state AI governance, and a supportive innovation ecosystem.
• #48AmarilloTX
  Grayson Path · City Manager
  Project
  The City has deployed the AI-powered digital assistant "Emma," powered by OpenAI and integrated with partners including Dell Technologies, Pryon (analytics), and UneeQ (digital avatar); Emma supports text and speech in English and Spanish to serve a multilingual population.
  Why it matters
  The City of Amarillo has moved beyond exploration into active deployment and purchase of AI technologies (notably the public-facing digital assistant "Emma" and Flock Safety LPRs), while also securing significant vendor contracts to implement those systems.
• #49EaganMN
  Sarah Alig · Assistant City Administrator
  Project
  City Council agenda documents show an AI-based Pavement Condition Index (PCI) data collection initiative using LiDAR imagery discussed at the April 1, 2025 meeting.
  Why it matters
  The City of Eagan is actively piloting and procuring AI-adjacent solutions (AI-based PCI with LiDAR, planned GoodPointe contract, established ALPR policy) without evidence of broad, board-level AI mandates or aggressive scaling.
• #50PearlandTX
  Victor Brownlees · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  NoTraffic’s AI-powered Mobility Platform is deployed at 12 intersections with plans to expand to 15 more; Mayor Kevin Cole has publicly supported the initiative.
  Why it matters
  Pearland shows clear, targeted adoption of AI (notably in traffic management and public safety) with visible leadership support, pilot-like expansions, and board-level acknowledgement—characteristics of a curious, piloting posture.
• #51TempeAZ
  Rosa Inchausti · City Manager
  Project
  The City of Tempe adopted an Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy on June 15, 2023, establishing principles like human oversight, bias prevention, and data privacy protections.
  Why it matters
  The City of Tempe has formalized AI governance through an Ethical Artificial Intelligence Policy and is actively piloting targeted AI initiatives, indicating curiosity and cautious, structured adoption rather than blanket deployment.
• #52Warner RobinsGA
  James T. Drinkard · City Administrator
  Project
  Warner Robins Police launched a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) in June 2025 that integrates AI surveillance and license plate recognition using the Fusus platform to analyze surveillance data and support deployment decisions.
  Why it matters
  Warner Robins is actively procuring and deploying AI-driven public safety technologies (Real Time Crime Center, Fusus, Flock Safety) and has integrated those systems into a municipal Digital Twin, signaling operational adoption rather than mere experimentation.
• #53WilliamsburgVA
  Mark Allen Barham · Chief Information Officer
  Project
  The city deployed Citibot for text messaging in March 2018 and for web-based interactions in July 2020.
  Why it matters
  The City of Williamsburg demonstrates an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption, combining early operational use of AI for resident engagement with active leadership-level attention to governance.
• #54SahuaritaAZ
  Shane Dille · Town Manager
  Project
  The Master Technology Plan (2025) includes a draft AI policy, AI governance recommendations, and a recommendation to adopt Microsoft Copilot Studio GCC (https://pub-sahuarita.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=9464).
  Why it matters
  The Town of Sahuarita demonstrates a clear strategic commitment to AI through its 2025 Master Technology Plan, which includes a draft AI policy, governance recommendations, and a specific recommendation to adopt Microsoft Copilot Studio for the Government Community Cloud.
• #55AllenTX
  Eric Ellwanger · City Manager (Chief Administrative Officer)
  Project
  City of Allen has an established AI policy and the FY2024–2025 budget explicitly includes AI capabilities for helpdesk software and organizational AI guidelines.
  Why it matters
  The City of Allen has a formal AI policy and explicit FY2024–2025 budget line for AI-enabled helpdesk capabilities, and is running small pilots (Microsoft Copilot, GIS) rather than broad deployments, indicating curiosity and controlled experimentation.
• #56FruitlandID
  Stuart Grimes · City Administrator
  Project
  The City Council approved a three-year agreement to purchase Vialytics Road Management AI software at the September 23, 2024 meeting (https://www.fruitland.org/vertical/sites/%7B0D05ADA3-D512-48E7-8B13-DA20B51EAD7F%7D/uploads/Minutes-_September_23_2024.pdf).
  Why it matters
  The City of Fruitland demonstrates active, department-level adoption of AI through recent City Council approvals for AI-driven tools, indicating operational commitment and vendor engagement.
• #57JacksonvilleTX
  James Hubbard · City Manager
  Project
  The city signed a three-month pilot contract with C3.ai Inc. to analyze budgets for Public Works, Public Libraries, and Parks, Recreation and Community Services (pilot cost $9,500 with significant credits from Microsoft and C3.ai).
  Why it matters
  Jacksonville has moved from exploration to active procurement and deployment of AI across finance, public safety, and infrastructure, evidenced by multiple paid pilots and contracts.
• #58Salt Lake CityUT
  Reza Faraji · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  Salt Lake City has a formal "Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy" (Policy 52.13.E) and an accompanying "Guide for Applying the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy to City Business," documenting principles, privacy considerations, and approved use cases.
  Why it matters
  Salt Lake City has formal generative AI policy and guidance, named deployments of ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and budgeted pilot projects (911 non-emergency routing and airport ramp AI), indicating active piloting and governed experimentation rather than broad, entrenched integration.
• #59WashingtonDC
  Stephen Miller · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  Mayor's Order 2024-028 establishes DC's AI Values and Strategic Plan, creates an Executive AI Taskforce, and requires agency-specific AI strategic plans and alignment assessments.
  Why it matters
  The District of Columbia has formalized AI direction through Mayor's Order 2024-028, created an Executive AI Taskforce, and mandated agency AI plans and alignment assessments, indicating institutional curiosity and structured piloting.
• #60CarbondaleCO
  Ryan Hyland · Town Manager (City Manager)
  Project
  A Carbondale committee reviewed the town's AI policy, which prohibits using AI to generate visual or photographic content for marketing and forbids uploading confidential or sensitive documents into AI tools (https://carbondalegov.diligent.community/document/caa2e4b5-7786-4c73-b5fe-3083bfbae4a9/).
  Why it matters
  The Town of Carbondale demonstrates an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption, evidenced by formalized policy guidance restricting certain generative uses and protecting sensitive data.
• #61BeaumontTX
  Angela Wright · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The city is implementing a 6-month AI safety training program led by CTO Angela Wright and plans a 311 AI chatbot (capable of 75+ languages) plus AI tools to assist email drafting and code enforcement workflows.
  Why it matters
  The City of Beaumont shows clear governance and pilot activity—CTO-led initiatives, a 6-month AI safety training program, and plans for a multilingual 311 chatbot—indicating curiosity and structured early adoption rather than full-scale deployment.
• #62BellevueWA
  Joseph Todd · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The Enterprise Technology Strategic Plan 2023–2027 explicitly lists "Deploy generative AI responsibly and transparently including policy guidance" as a strategic goal.
  Why it matters
  The City of Bellevue has an explicit strategic goal to "deploy generative AI responsibly," has launched generative AI pilots (including a public-facing chatbot), and senior leadership (CIO Sabra Schneider) has publicly endorsed AI benefits — all signs of curiosity and early adoption.
• #63Laguna BeachCA
  Dave Kiff · City Manager
  Project
  Laguna Beach Fire Chief Niko King has deployed AI-enabled fire-detection cameras at Top of the World and along Laguna Canyon Road that run 24/7 and report ignitions to dispatch centers.
  Why it matters
  Laguna Beach is actively piloting and operationalizing AI in high-profile public-facing areas (wildfire detection, permitting, public safety) which shows curiosity and practical uptake rather than outright resistance.
• #64ModestoCA
  Joseph P. Lopez · City Manager
  Project
  City Council approved a three‑year contract with Citibot for an AI‑powered chatbot (not to exceed $116,030), showing formal procurement and deployment of conversational AI.
  Why it matters
  Modesto demonstrates clear curiosity and active piloting of AI through targeted procurements and municipal pilots, backed by strong City Council engagement and an AI-positive CIO.
• #65ProvidenceUT
  Ryan Snow · City Manager
  Project
  Providence City personnel manual includes an "Artificial Intelligence Use" section with disclosure text and restrictions on sensitive data use (https://www.providencecity.com/media/16136).
  Why it matters
  Providence City demonstrates a strong governance posture for AI with a formal, published AI use section in its personnel manual that includes disclosure language and restrictions, and city council action updating the personnel policy to add an AI policy.
• #66ArlingtonTX
  Molly Elizabeth Shortall · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  Citibot is publicly deployed as an AI-based chatbot on the City website and the City Council authorized a three-year sole-source contract for Citibot (Project 25-0211) on April 8, 2025.
  Why it matters
  The City of Arlington is actively piloting and deploying targeted AI solutions (Citibot, NoTraffic, Flock Safety) with clear board-level engagement and recent contract approvals, indicating curiosity and constructive experimentation.
• #67LancasterCA
  Trolis Niebla · City Manager
  Project
  Mayor R. Rex Parris has publicly promoted positioning Lancaster as an AI hub and attended the Abundance 360 AI Summit, signaling executive-level advocacy for AI initiatives.
  Why it matters
  Lancaster demonstrates active, city‑level championing of AI led by Mayor R. Rex Parris and supported by City Council approvals and procurement decisions.
• #68PhoenixAZ
  Amber Williamson · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The City publishes a Generative AI webpage and a "Code of Conduct for the Responsible Use of Generative AI," and its 2022–2026 Strategic Technology Plan explicitly includes AI strategy/expansion; listed tools include Synthesia, CoPilot, GitHub Copilot, and ServiceNow Assist.
  Why it matters
  The City of Phoenix demonstrates a clear, public-facing commitment to AI through a Generative AI page, a responsible-use code, a multi-year strategic technology plan that highlights AI, and several active operational deployments, indicating curiosity and pilot-to-production activity.
• #69Peachtree CornersGA
  Seth Yurman · Deputy City Manager/Land Dev Manager
  Project
  NVIDIA partnership deploying L4 Tensor Core GPUs with NxGo traffic-management solutions and Dell servers using NVIDIA GPUs to analyze smart-city sensor data within Curiosity Lab’s 5G ecosystem.
  Why it matters
  Peachtree Corners shows clear, operational AI adoption across public-facing systems and smart-city infrastructure, with multiple vendor partnerships and deployed solutions (NVIDIA GPUs, Fusus, Flock Safety, Zencity, Arrive AI, BizzTech).
• #70PlaquemineLA
  Jeanne Medine · City Manager
  Project
  April 8, 2025 city meeting minutes show presentations by the South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC) and Obney AI and a motion passed to accept their contracts for city services.
  Why it matters
  The City of Plaquemine demonstrates clear momentum toward practical AI adoption driven by executive sponsorship and a formal board vote in April 2025 to accept contracts with South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC) and Obney.ai.
• #71Redondo BeachCA
  Mike Witzansky · City Manager
  Project
  The City Attorney’s Office is upgrading to Lexis+ AI for legal research and drafting, integrating extractive and generative capabilities into legal workflows.
  Why it matters
  City of Redondo Beach shows clear, active adoption of AI across multiple departments through confirmed procurements and deployments (legal research, public safety, web chatbot and community analytics), indicating curiosity and practical piloting.
• #72StantonCA
  Hannah Shin-Heydorn · City Manager
  Project
  The City Council adopted an administrative policy titled "City Use of Artificial Intelligence," reflecting formal governance and public engagement on AI use.
  Why it matters
  Stanton has formalized AI governance with a 2024 "City Use of Artificial Intelligence" policy and the City Council has actively discussed LLM use, indicating curiosity and organized piloting rather than outright resistance.
• #73CarlisleMA
  Aubrey Thomas · Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director
  Project
  A formal AI policy framework (Policy IHNDG) for the Concord‑Carlisle Regional School District had its first reading on August 20, 2025, addressing ethical use, student accountability, and integration of generative AI (https://www.carlislema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08202025-7805).
  Why it matters
  The Town of Carlisle shows an enthusiastic posture toward AI adoption, with documented governance and targeted deployments across education and municipal operations.
• #74BrookhavenGA
  Christian Sigman · City Manager (serves as Chief Administrative Officer)
  Project
  RFP No. 25-104 for a "5-Year IT Strategic Plan with Optional AI Integration" was issued by the city, signaling planned evaluation and potential expansion of AI across city IT systems.
  Why it matters
  The City of Brookhaven shows active curiosity and pilot-level adoption of AI, driven primarily by public safety initiatives and an explicit RFP to explore AI integration in its IT strategy.
• #75El PasoTX
  Dionne Mack · City Manager
  Project
  The city’s Smart City materials reference "AI & Machine Learning" work, including a predictive model to classify 311 requests and improve response times.
  Why it matters
  The City of El Paso demonstrates an outward-facing, growing AI adoption posture driven by resident-facing deployments and active governance engagement.
• #76EmporiaVA
  William E. Johnson · City Manager (Chief Administrative Officer)
  Project
  Local reporting and city statements describe Emporia as the first 'Flock Safe City' in Virginia, deploying AI-powered cameras, gunshot/crash audio detection, and a Flock drone with more than 400 cameras integrated and an expected rollout timeline to be fully online.
  Why it matters
  Emporia has made significant operational AI investments through its Flock Safe City deployment—AI-powered cameras, audio detection, and an autonomous drone—indicating active adoption of AI-driven public safety tools.
• #77Fort LauderdaleFL
  Christopher E. Cooper · Deputy City Manager
  Project
  The Ask FTL customer service platform is officially described as using “state-of-the-art AI-driven chatbot technology” and was developed in partnership with Citibot; City Manager Greg Chavarria refers to it as an “AI-powered chatbot.”
  Why it matters
  The City of Fort Lauderdale is actively procuring and deploying AI solutions across customer service, urban planning, and entertainment, with leadership publicly promoting AI-enabled projects.
• #78BerkeleyCA
  Paul Buddenhagen · City Manager
  Project
  The March 10, 2026 City Council agenda listed both "The Berkeley Rule: Artificial Intelligence Municipal Framework" and "Citywide Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence," and local reporting stated the Council passed two AI-related resolutions (https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-march-10-2026; https://www.dailycal.org/news/city/city-government/city-council-approves-human-centered-guide-for-ai-usage-in-government/article_2464dcf7-7fd6-4fa2-9cff-958e05afcb7c.html).
  Why it matters
  Berkeley has recently established clear governance direction on AI, with City Council action in March 2026 advancing a municipal AI framework and citywide guidelines, which supports high strategy and meetings sub-scores.
• #79FairfieldCA
  David Gassaway · City Manager
  Project
  The City maintains a public AI webpage and has an AI Governance, Strategy, and Implementation roadmap and formally joined the GovAI Coalition.
  Why it matters
  Fairfield exhibits a pragmatic, pilot-driven approach to AI: it has published an AI governance roadmap, joined the GovAI Coalition, and deployed practical tools like the Citibot-powered "Archie" chatbot.
• #80FriscoTX
  Steven Leblond · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  Frisco Police Department uses Flock Safety for real-time alerting and LPR capabilities and the City Council approved a $434,150 agreement for installation of 81 license plate recognition cameras.
  Why it matters
  The City of Frisco shows clear, tangible AI adoption across operations, procurement, strategic planning, and community-facing programs, indicating active championing rather than mere caution.
• #81GastoniaNC
  Michael Craig Peoples · City Manager
  Project
  The Gastonia Police Department entered a 42-month agreement for Clearview AI facial recognition (contracted at $8,995/year), demonstrating an explicit AI procurement in public safety.
  Why it matters
  The City of Gastonia shows active, practical adoption of AI through concrete procurements and deployments (Clearview AI, Flock Safety, Via) and council-level approvals, indicating curiosity and piloting rather than opposition.
• #82Miami BeachFL
  Osvaldo Macias · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The Miami Beach Police Department operates AI-enabled programs including a Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) and Skydio X10 Drone-as-First-Responder deployments; the city also uses an AI-powered cloud contact center to improve caller experiences.
  Why it matters
  The City of Miami Beach is actively piloting and procuring AI technologies—evidenced by operational uses in public safety and customer service and documented vendor payments—indicating curiosity and pragmatic adoption.
• #83OlympiaWA
  Jay Burney · City Manager
  Project
  Olympia Police Department is running a two-year pilot with Flock Safety automated license plate readers; city documentation states “ALPR is not Artificial Intelligence” while Flock Safety’s marketing confirms use of “AI and machine-learning powered technology.”
  Why it matters
  The City of Olympia is in an early exploratory phase of AI adoption, evidenced by a single, department-level pilot rather than a citywide strategy.
• #84Port HuronMI
  James R. Freed · City Manager / Chief Administrative Officer
  Project
  Port Huron participates in the Port Huron/Marysville Smart Cities Collaborative, which emphasizes big data analytics, smart infrastructure, and testing environments for connected/autonomous technologies.
  Why it matters
  Port Huron shows pragmatic, project-level adoption of AI (notably in public safety) and active support for tech startups, indicating curiosity and a willingness to pilot AI-enabled solutions.
• #85SalisburyMD
  Nick W. Rice · City Administrator
  Project
  The City launched ZenCity, an AI-powered community engagement and sentiment-analysis platform, on March 7, 2025 and the mayor publicly highlighted its role in improving decision-making.
  Why it matters
  The City of Salisbury shows an active, exploratory approach to AI—formal board approval and funding for a predictive policing pilot and the public launch of ZenCity indicate institutional engagement and pilot deployments.
• #86Santa MonicaCA
  Oliver Chi · City Manager
  Project
  Santa Monica has implemented AI camera pilot programs including Hayden AI for bus lane enforcement and Netwatch for library security monitoring, with reports that some programs were launched without prior council approval.
  Why it matters
  Santa Monica is actively piloting and procuring AI-driven solutions (especially camera-based public safety tools and resident feedback analytics), which indicates curiosity and practical experimentation rather than outright rejection.
• #87SarasotaFL
  Jennifer Jorgensen · Interim City Manager
  Project
  The City’s Smart City Initiative uses Derq’s AI traffic-management technology across 16 intersections, providing real-time analytics, safety alerts, and signal optimization; Sarasota was recognized as a Smart 20 Award winner.
  Why it matters
  The City of Sarasota shows clear, practical AI adoption through deployments like Derq for traffic management and Flock Safety camera systems, paired with community analytics via Zencity, indicating active piloting and operational use.
• #88GilbertAZ
  Eric Braun · Deputy Town Manager
  Project
  The Town appointed Eugene Mejia as Chief AI Strategy and Transformation Officer and established an AI committee to guide responsible use and democratize AI access across ~1,800 employees.
  Why it matters
  The Town of Gilbert shows clear executive-level commitment to AI through the appointment of a Chief AI Strategy and Transformation Officer and the creation of an AI committee, signaling active championing of AI.
• #89SeattleWA
  Rob Lloyd · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The City published its Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy in 2023 and runs ongoing GenAI pilots through Seattle IT, including staff productivity tools and constituent service experiments.
  Why it matters
  Seattle has published a Generative AI Policy and stood up an Innovation & Performance team that actively pilots AI tools across departments, signaling structured, citywide adoption.
• #90ChicagoIL
  Nick Lucius · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  The Department of Assets, Information and Services has piloted generative AI for internal productivity and continues to operate the city's Array of Things and SmartData analytics platforms.
  Why it matters
  Chicago combines a long-standing open data program with active AI procurement across transportation, public safety, and 311, reflecting a mature data-driven posture extending into AI.
• #91HoustonTX
  Lisa Kent · Chief Information Officer
  Project
  Houston Information Technology Services has piloted AI-assisted plan review for permitting and uses predictive analytics through its Smart City Vision framework.
  Why it matters
  Houston's Smart City strategy explicitly calls out AI and analytics, and the city has deployed AI tools in permitting and emergency response, indicating practical operational adoption.
• #92PhiladelphiaPA
  Melissa Scott · Chief Information Officer
  Project
  The Office of Innovation and Technology published interim Generative AI usage guidelines and is piloting Microsoft Copilot and constituent-service chatbots across departments.
  Why it matters
  Philadelphia issued formal generative AI guidance for employees and is piloting AI tools through the Office of Innovation and Technology, showing governance-first adoption.
• #93San DiegoCA
  Jonathan Behnke · Chief Information Officer
  Project
  The Performance & Analytics Department is developing a citywide AI governance framework and operates Get It Done, which uses machine learning to classify and route resident service requests.
  Why it matters
  San Diego has been an early adopter of municipal AI through its Performance & Analytics department and Get It Done platform, with active work on generative AI policy.
• #94ColumbusOH
  Sam Orth · Director, Department of Technology
  Project
  The Smart Columbus Operating System remains in production and the Department of Technology is piloting generative AI tools for internal staff workflows.
  Why it matters
  As the original USDOT Smart City Challenge winner, Columbus continues to extend its data and analytics platform with AI-enabled transportation and equity use cases.
• #95CharlotteNC
  Jeff Stovall · Chief Information Officer
  Project
  Charlotte Innovation & Technology is piloting Microsoft Copilot for staff and has expanded the CLT Data Hub with AI-assisted analytics for service-level reporting.
  Why it matters
  Charlotte's Innovation & Technology department has launched generative AI pilots and a data-governance program signaling structured experimentation rather than ad hoc use.
• #96NashvilleTN
  Keith Durbin · Chief Information Officer / Director of ITS
  Project
  Metro Information Technology Services issued employee guidance on generative AI use in 2024 and is piloting AI-assisted permit review with the Department of Codes and Building Safety.
  Why it matters
  Metro Nashville has issued internal generative AI guidance and is piloting AI for permitting and 311, indicating early but coordinated adoption.
• #97MinneapolisMN
  Fadi Fadhil · Chief Information Officer
  Project
  The City's IT department is running a Microsoft 365 Copilot pilot and drafting an AI use policy aligned with the city's racial equity framework.
  Why it matters
  Minneapolis IT has stood up a generative AI working group and is piloting Copilot across departments while developing an equity-focused AI policy.
• #98PortlandOR
  Jeff Baer · Chief Technology Officer
  Project
  BTS published Generative AI usage guidelines and is piloting AI tools for internal productivity while the Smart City PDX program continues to govern data-and-AI ethics.
  Why it matters
  Portland's Bureau of Technology Services adopted a Generative AI policy and is piloting AI tools while emphasizing privacy and surveillance limits.
• #99Kansas CityMO
  Andrew Ngui · Chief Digital Officer
  Project
  The City operates a Smart City data platform along the streetcar corridor and is piloting AI-assisted 311 triage through its Office of Innovation.
  Why it matters
  Kansas City's Smart City program pioneered municipal data platforms and the city is extending that work with AI pilots in 311 and public works.
• #100PittsburghPA
  Heidi Norman · Director of Innovation & Performance
  Project
  The Department of Innovation & Performance operates Surtrac AI-adaptive traffic signals in partnership with CMU and has issued internal generative AI usage guidelines.
  Why it matters
  Pittsburgh's deep ties to Carnegie Mellon power applied AI work in mobility and public safety, and the city has issued generative AI guidance for staff.