State agencies must open their records. Sometimes, AI does it instead.
By Paul Egan
Published on March 21, 2026.
The state of Michigan is using private assistance to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests in a manner that appears inconsistent with state law. The state's Department of Technology, Management and Budget estimates it will cost $1,620 to produce the records, which also includes $739.50 for use of a "FOIA review tool" and 19 hours of state employee time. The use of private assistance is also unclear.
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