Silicon Valley Cities Asked For Residents' Emails To Train AI

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, a Mountain View-based company has decided to take a bold step into the realm of civic engagement. By filing 90 California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests across multiple Bay Area cities, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, and Milpitas, the company has set its sights on acquiring emails sent by residents to mayors, councilmembers, and city clerks from 2020 to 2023. The goal? Let’s dive in.