GovTech Writer
Written by the Govera team under this byline.
Elena writes about how public agencies adopt new technology and what makes it stick. She covers AI in government with a skeptic's eye.
A practical question list for evaluating AI vendors in city government, with what a good answer looks like and which answers should slow your review down.
AI prompts and outputs may be public records depending on your state's law and retention schedule. Here is what to ask your city attorney and how to set up tools, logging and staff guidance.
A practical guide to drafting an AI use policy your city can follow, from scope and prohibited uses to records retention, vendor terms, training, and review cadence.
A grounded look at where AI helps city and county staff today, the risks worth taking seriously, and how to start with a narrow, low risk pilot.