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City of Florence’s chatbot, Cypress is now available on the city website to help answer questions, submit service requests, send messages to staff and provide information on city services. Cypress was developed by the company, Citibot, a technology company based in Charleston that has been implementing AI-driven chatbot technology to municipalities nationwide. They intend to help governments be accessible and accountable in a more effective way. Cypress uses AI technology only to pull from the city’s website, making sure the information is always accurate and risk-free, Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications and Municipal service director at City of Florence said. Cypress is not to be used for emergencies or to report criminal activity. Acting City Manager Scotty Davis said Cypress will help with city responsiveness to customers and residents. “Cypress brings city services closer to our customers, streamlining interactions with local government,” Davis said. “This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to accessibility and responsiveness.” Pope said this will not replace any existing services that the city uses. To access Cypress, visit www.cityofflorence.com and an icon will be in the bottom right corner to start a conversation. Complete story is available on SCNOW.COM by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eQzhfds9

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