Shasta County is already using artificial intelligence on a 'case-by-case basis,' according to District 4 Supervisor Matt Plummer. However, the county lacks official guidelines for AI use. Plummer hopes to change this with an initiative to implement AI into county processes. A draft resolution was discussed by the board last week, but it's returning for a second look after some supervisors expressed concerns about bringing in the county's information officer.

The resolution aims to guide the integration of AI into county departments, emphasizing responsible use and maintaining human oversight.