A Watertown city councilman’s use of AI to help write legislation is stirring debate among New York lawmakers, according to Spectrum News.
Councilman Cliff Olney says tools like ChatGPT save time and help clarify complex policies for the public, such as his current work on e-bike regulations. But critics, including Mayor Sarah Pierce and a Syracuse University professor, warn that AI can be inaccurate and may encourage shortcuts in decision-making.
While Olney insists all AI-assisted drafts are still reviewed and approved by council, the broader question remains: should technology help govern, or is the risk too high?
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