When is it appropriate to use AI in your campaign and in office?

Aside from the more global conversation surrounding AI usage & its potential issues:
In a community of artists, makers, teachers, &crafty people of all sorts, when does it become appropriate to leverage AI in your campaign, & in office if elected?

Please describe how you have leveraged AI in your campaign if you have, & how you would use it in office if elected.

If you have utilized AI, please describe what guided your decision to leverage outside technology instead of looking within the community you seek to serve for local human solutions.

I believe AI is a tool, and like any tool, its value depends on how responsibly we use it. AI should assist people, not replace human creativity, critical thinking, or personal responsibility.

In my campaign, I have used AI to help research topics, I deeply respect Eureka’s artists, teachers, craftspeople, designers, and other talented residents. Using AI does not mean valuing their contributions any less. I believe we should support local talent whenever possible. Technology and human creativity can complement each other rather than compete.

When elected Mayor, I would support responsible AI use where it could improve efficiency, reduce administrative costs, simplify processes, or make city services more accessible. However, I would insist on human oversight, transparency, protection of resident’s privacy, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. AI should never independently make important decisions affecting people’s rights, benefits, or access to public services.

I would also want the city to explore opportunities to work with local professionals, artists, educators, and businesses rather than automatically outsourcing work or relying on technology.

My guiding principle is simple: Use technology where it genuinely helps, invest in local people wherever possible, and never allow artificial intelligence to replace human responsibility, compassion, or accountability.

Ultimately, technology should serve the people of Eureka, not the other way around.

Anil Dwivedi