Brazos County Adopts Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

The policy applies to all county employees who may use AI tools for work-related tasks.

It also requires that any final governmental decisions be reviewed by a human before implementation. The policy does not ban all AI use but focuses on data security and human oversight for consequential decisions. Employees are expected to understand and comply with the restrictions.

The adoption comes as local governments across the U.S. begin to formalize rules around AI use. Brazos County joins a growing number of municipalities addressing potential risks such as data breaches, privacy violations, and biased or incorrect outputs. The policy aims to balance the efficiency benefits of AI with protections for residents' information and the integrity of governmental processes.