Stories of Automated Systems Shaping Our Daily Lives
Explore how these systems function in our community through clear overviews and shared stories of their real-world impact.
A.I. Systems in Local Government
Algorithms Used in Public Services
Browse the algorithms powering public services in your city.
Community Voices & Updates
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Recent Community Voices
"By February 2026 I was moving between a shelter bed near East Liberty and a friend's couch in Homewood, but the Pittsburgh Housing Authority record treated me like I was only temporarily doubled up. The housing prioritization system put me below people who had been outside longer."
- Anonymous Community Member
"I used the Allegheny County Department of Human Services rental aid portal in June 2026 from a computer at the Downtown Pittsburgh library. I was nervous because the last paper application took weeks, but the benefits eligibility verification engine matched my lease, pay stubs, and landlord information the first time."
- Anonymous Community Member
"In spring 2026, I went to the City of Pittsburgh community services office in the Hill District to ask about a neighborhood cleanup program and utility assistance. The front desk worker found two profiles for me in the community services intake system."
- Anonymous Community Member
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