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Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings exploring the current status of Artificial Intelligence technologies and how Philadelphia can prepare for their impact on the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
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WHEREAS, Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of computer technologies that can perform tasks mimicking human technologies, automating the process of repetitive learning and discovery through data. These technologies have become a popular tool to analyze large datasets, automate human tasks, and offer new capabilities to government agencies and private organizations and industries throughout Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, AI has multiple subtypes and applications. Predictive AI forecasts outcomes based on input data, often using historical data to make predictions. In contrast, Generative AI is a subfield of artificial intelligence which uses machine learning and deep learning techniques to generate "seemingly new" human-like content, such as text, images, audio, and video. Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, are an example of Generative AI. LLMs are deep learning models programmed to understand and generate natural language and are accessible to any consumer regardless of technical skill, and;
WHEREAS, Predictive and Generative AI technologies have many applications for municipal government, which Philadelphia has used or may consider utilizing. In particular, Predictive AI has proven useful for data analytics applications in the municipal sphere. For example, Philadelphia has tested smart streetlights to monitor the condition of Philadelphia streets, and used sensors on municipal vehicles to identify any cracks and unevenness in the road. Philadelphia has also explored using AI to identify individuals for police investigation through facial recognition and license plate identification technologies; and
WHEREAS, SEPTA has similarly utilized Predictive AI technologies to enhance their operations...
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