The Time Bomb in Your Pocket: Why “Shadow AI” is Michigan Local Government’s Invisible Liability
Author’s Note: Some of this is specific to Michigan local government, but it likely applies in your neck of…
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Putting Marty in Context: Turning History into Help
When Van Buren County was established in 1829, it was named for then Vice President Martin Van Buren. Nearly…
When the Map Talks Back
Author’s note: In When a Map Isn’t Just a Map, we showed that GIS already functions as the cognitive…
The GIS Awakening: From Mapmakers to Knowledge Architects
Author’s note: In my last article “When a Map isn’t just a Map” we reframed GIS as the foundation…
Building Michigan’s AI Nerve Center: A Survey for the Future of Local Government
Across Michigan, a quiet shift is underway. County clerks are testing chatbots. Assessors are exploring automation. Planners are wondering…
When a Map Isn’t Just a Map: How GIS Holds the Keys to AI in Local Government
The Everyday Hero of Local Government In the great machinery of local government, GIS has long been the quiet,…
Bringing AI to Mainstreet
A National Call to Action The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) recently released a major report—Bringing AI to…
When AI Moves to the Country
Over the weekend, I sat down with a cup of iced coffee, my trusty dog, and the AI Guide…
Beyond the Hype: A Local Leader’s Playbook for AI
Like many of you in local government, my inbox now serves as a full-time AI hype repository. Vendors promise…