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Authorization to adopt the CHA Artificial Intelligence Policy.
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Presenter: Elizabeth Silas, Interim Chief Legal Officer
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Recommendation
The Operating Chairman (“OC”) of the Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) recommends that the CHA Board of Commissioners (“Board”) approve the attached CHA Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Policy.
The requested action complies in all material respects with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and CHA policies. CHA staff has completed all necessary due diligence to support the submission of this initiative. Policy changes go into effect upon Board approval.
Background
As part of a comprehensive policy review process, CHA has streamlined and updated previous Board-approved policies to comply with current laws, regulations and practices. This policy updates and works in conjunction with CHA’s current Information Security Policy which was adopted in July 2023.
Key information includes:
• Inclusion of definitions applicable to the AI Policy
• Authorizes only CHA approved versions of AI use
• Incorporates a Vetting Committee to review any new AI software for authorization at CHA
• Incorporates the consequences of unauthorized use of AI programs at CHA
Respectfully Submitted:
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Matthew Brewer
Operating Chairman