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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY: Board weighs cybersecurity, AI policies | Local News<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-02-12 07:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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TRAVERSE CITY \u2014 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\u2019t follow through on necessary training.<\/p>\n

Grand Traverse County Information Technology Director Cliff DuPuy provided commissioners Wednesday with a breakdown of the county\u2019s cybersecurity and what he proposes as necessary steps to continue protecting sensitive information.<\/p>\n

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