About CivicStream

We bridge the gap between citizens and their local government by making public meetings accessible, understandable, and engaging through AI-powered insights and community-driven content. Our mission is to foster civic engagement while supporting local businesses that make democracy accessible to all.

Our Mission

Local government affects every aspect of our daily lives, from road repairs to school budgets to zoning decisions. Yet most residents struggle to stay informed about what their elected officials are discussing and deciding. We bridge this gap by making government information accessible, understandable, and actionable for everyone.

How It Works

Data Collection

We automatically collect meeting transcripts, videos, and documents from local government sources including city councils, school boards, and planning commissions.

  • YouTube video transcripts
  • Official meeting minutes
  • Public documents
  • Live stream recordings

AI Analysis

Our advanced AI systems analyze the raw content to identify key topics, decisions, action items, and important quotes from officials.

  • Natural language processing
  • Topic extraction
  • Speaker identification
  • Sentiment analysis

Story Generation

The AI transforms complex government discussions into clear, readable news articles that community members can easily understand.

  • AP-style writing
  • Fact verification
  • Quote attribution
  • Context addition

Community Access

Residents get timely, accurate news about local government decisions that affect their daily lives, delivered in an accessible format.

  • Mobile-friendly articles
  • Search functionality
  • Meeting summaries
  • Action item tracking

Why This Matters

Stay informed about local government decisions
Understand complex policy discussions
Track action items and follow-ups
Access meeting content 24/7
Search historical government records
Get notifications about important topics

Our Technology

We use state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to process and understand government content. Our AI systems are specifically trained to:

  • Identify key decisions and votes
  • Extract important quotes from officials
  • Summarize complex policy discussions
  • Track action items and deadlines

All AI-generated content is structured to follow journalistic standards, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and clarity in our reporting.

Ready to Stay Informed?

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