CONCLUSION
KEY TAKEAWAYS.
This study reveals a significant interest and potential for enhancing public access to information in Ann Arbor to information in Ann Arbor, despite challenges related to trust and accuracy. Below is a summary of recommendations to consider moving forward:
Creating tools to teach about and help familiarize residents with GenAI
Providing clear citations for transparency
Communicating the source of information is coming from the City website
Formatting response information in familiar ways, such as bolding keywords, adding citations in the form of links, and reflecting mental models of internet searches
Prompt residents to ask follow up questions for further clarifications and refined answers