Vancouver Mayor Says AI Not Being Used to Make City Decisions After Remarks Draw Scrutiny

Ken Sim, mayor of Vancouver, speaks during a press conference after the federal government announced plans for three large-scale AI data centre projects in British Columbia including two in Vancouver during a press event in Vancouver on May 11, 2026. The Canadian Press/Rich LamVancouver’s mayor is assuring residents he doesn’t use artificial intelligence for city business after earlier remarks that AI agents handle “a lot of my work” sparked public concern.Mayor Ken Sim issued a statement to clarify comments from a May 12 press conference where federal AI Minister Evan Solomon announced plans for two new AI data centres in Vancouver.