Why I No Longer Call Myself a GIS Professional (After 30 Years in the Field)
For three decades, my professional identity was simple: I was a GIS guy. I founded a consulting firm, PlanSight,…
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Breaking the Bottleneck: How DICE is Rewiring Local Government for the Digital Age
In a quiet corner of Southwest Michigan, the sort of place where road names double as genealogical records, something…
Why Michigan’s AI Future Needs Local Government at the Table
When Michigan released its statewide AI and the Workforce Plan in May, it checked all the right boxes: future-of-work…
Beyond the Buzzwords: What Happens When AI Actually Works?
“AI will free up staff to focus on strategic work.” We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even said it…
Local Government AI Best Use Guidelines: A Practical Guide
Ensuring Effective, Ethical, and Responsible Use of AI in Local Government Goal: These guidelines help us use AI effectively…
Navigating AI Pitfalls: A Practical Guide for Local Government
I. Introduction: The AI Promise and the Practical Reality for Local Government Artificial intelligence holds immense promise for local…
The Reinforcement Trap: How We’re Training AI to Say What We Want to Hear
Preamble: How I Got Here I’ve spent the last two years helping local governments in rural Michigan understand and…