Recently, you may have heard increasing chatter about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on various industries. As Executive Officers, staff, and commissioners of LAFCOs, it’s important to understand what AI is and how it might affect the industry. This article aims to provide an explanation of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), and their potential implications for LAFCO operations.  What is AI and How Does it Work? First, let’s demystify what I mean by AI. In simple terms, AI refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Large Language Models, a type of AI, are systems trained on vast amounts of text data,…