GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY: Board weighs cybersecurity, AI policies | Local News
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY: Board weighs cybersecurity, AI policies | Local News
Publish Date: 2026-02-12 07:00:00
Source Domain: www.record-eagle.com
TRAVERSE CITY — A surge in artificial intelligence options is prompting Grand Traverse County officials to consider a proactive approach to cybersecurity after learning that some employees and elected officials don’t follow through on necessary training.
Grand Traverse County Information Technology Director Cliff DuPuy provided commissioners Wednesday with a breakdown of the county’s cybersecurity and what he proposes as necessary steps to continue protecting sensitive information.
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