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The City of Englewood faced significant public criticism after releasing a social media video on May 26, 2026, that utilized generative artificial intelligence to promote its renewable natural gas system. The campaign, which intended to highlight the city's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, was criticized for the irony of using resource-intensive AI technology to discuss sustainability, leading the city to pause its use of AI-generated graphics and videos.

What happened

The video, intended to showcase the environmental impact of converting wastewater biogas into fuel, relied on AI models to generate its visual content. Community members quickly identified several technical flaws indicative of generative AI, including figures with fused or missing fingers, an American flag depicted with an incorrect number of stripes, and unintelligible text on background signage. Additionally, the video featured an unrecognizable rendering of the Denver skyline that included a distorted cash register.

Social media users expressed frustration in the comment sections, highlighting the contradiction between the city's environmental goals and the high energy and water consumption required for AI generation. In response to the negative feedback, the city updated its social media posts with a disclaimer acknowledging the use of AI tools. Spokesperson Amanda Arnce stated that while the city had interim 2025 guidelines permitting the use of generative AI to enhance engagement, these policies are currently being revisited. The city has officially paused the production of AI-generated content while it reviews its communications policy to better align with community expectations.