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   "title": "Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy No. 236",
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   "adopted_date": "2026-01-27",
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   "summary": "City of Williams Lake Council Policy No. 236, issued Jan 27 2026, authorized by Council. Requires a Privacy Impact Assessment and CAO approval before any AI use; permits Generative and Ancillary AI under conditions; prohibits Decision-Making and Interactive AI; mandates staff training, disclosure, citation and human review.",
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   "title": "City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - January 27, 2026",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-01-27",
   "document_url": "https://www.williamslake.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/936",
   "summary": "Official council highlights stating Council adopted a new Artificial Intelligence Policy to guide responsible AI use in City operations, with a friendly amendment directing the policy be reviewed/updated within one year, balancing innovation with caution, transparency and environmental considerations.",
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   "title": "Williams Lake city council explore draft policy on artificial intelligence (Williams Lake Tribune)",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-01-22",
   "document_url": "https://wltribune.com/2026/01/22/williams-lake-city-council-explore-draft-policy-on-artificial-intelligence/",
   "summary": "Williams Lake Tribune coverage of the draft AI policy reviewed at the Jan 20 Committee of the Whole and approved Jan 27, 2026. Describes CAO approval, mandatory training, privacy reviews, no replacement of expert review, and councillor concerns about environmental impact and accuracy.",
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