James A. Wolff Contributes to Groundbreaking AI Municipal Use Policy for Berkeley, California

James Wolff, Counsel and Chair of our Emerging Technologies Law Group, recently contributed to The Berkeley Rule: Artificial Intelligence Municipal Use Policy, a bill that is being considered by the City of Berkeley.
 
This groundbreaking framework, introduced by Berkeley Councilmember Ben Bartlett, outlines ten guiding principles to ensure municipal use of AI prioritizes residents, transparency, workforce protection, and civic wealth creation.
 
Beyond Berkeley, this effort reflects a growing movement among cities to lead the way on ethical AI—showing how local governments can pioneer responsible innovation while protecting community values and building public trust.
 
If passed, The Berkeley Rule would position Berkeley as a leader in harnessing AI responsibly—demonstrating how technology and freedom can grow together.