What's new on Got AI Policy
A chronological log of platform changes, new features, and policy updates. Most recent first.
June 2026
Private mode now included on every paid plan
Private mode (no AI request logging beyond the 30-day audit window, account-scoped retention controls) is now available on Starter in addition to Pro and Founding Member. Toggle it any time from Settings → AI privacy.
Email notifications and weekly digest
Choose which events trigger an email — replies in threads you follow, direct messages, status changes on watched municipalities, and admin broadcasts — or bundle them into a single weekly digest. Manage everything from Settings → Notifications, and use the one-click unsubscribe link in any email.
Edit and run multiple announcement banners
Admins can now edit live banners directly from the admin dashboard and run more than one at a time, so multiple announcements can ride the site simultaneously.
Faster blog authoring with rich text + HTML
The admin blog editor now offers a rich-text view with formatting tools alongside a raw HTML view, a one-click sync to pull the latest published version, inline status switching (Published/Draft/Coming soon), and a Share button on every public post.
Clickable links in messages and blog posts
URLs in direct messages and inside blog posts are now automatically turned into clickable links, opening safely in a new tab.
Banners now auto-dismiss after you act
Once you close a banner or click any of its action links, it stays dismissed for you and will not reappear on later visits.
Exclusive Library is live
Pro and Founding Members can now access the Exclusive Library from the dashboard — curated templates, frameworks, and reference policies.
Admin broadcasts to all users
Admins can send a short banner update from the admin dashboard that also fans out as a direct message, with an optional link for full details.
Bulk editing for library resources
Admins can now multi-select library resources to delete, archive, or change minimum tier in one action.
Customer-managed Google AI key support
Got AI Policy now supports plugging in a private Google AI Studio API key. When configured, every Gemini-family AI feature (summaries, comparisons, policy reviews, cohort briefs, Ask) routes directly to your own paid Google account under its no-training terms. Falls back to the Lovable AI Gateway when no key is set. A new admin status card on /admin shows which path is live.
New Popularity dashboard for admins
Admins can now open Analytics → Popularity to see what visitors are searching for, which municipalities are getting the most views, and which exports are most popular. Every card has an info tooltip explaining exactly what counts and where the event fires.
Search by province or territory, not just cities
The homepage and ⌘K global search now suggest provincial and territorial AI-use policies alongside municipalities — typing "Ontario" or "Manitoba" jumps straight to that jurisdiction's policy page. The /provinces-territories index also gained a quick-find box that filters the province and territory cards in place.
On-this-page navigation on every blog post
Every blog post now shows a sticky on-this-page rail on the left so readers can jump straight to the section they need. Works in English and French.
Blog CTAs now point to the Pro plan
The closing call-to-action on blog posts now highlights Pro — the everyday plan most readers actually want — instead of the Founding Member tier. Founding Member remains available from the Pricing page for supporters who want to fund the roadmap.
New roadmap post: from directory to procurement-grade registry
Anya published a long-form roadmap explaining how we get from verified links and freshness dates to a registry an auditor, procurement officer, or vendor can cite without an asterisk. Covers provenance, freshness, classification, review history, and the export envelope we are building toward.
Provinces & territories policy CSV upload
Admins can now upload a CSV mapping each Canadian province and territory to its internal corporate AI-use policy URL, with template download, live diff preview, and one-click commit.
Legal copy refresh
Updated terms, pricing FAQ, and Founding Member FAQ to consistent tax wording, and fixed a few lingering "Member" references that should read "Pro" after the tier rename.
Admin page navigation cleanup
Replaced the always-visible floating section bar with the same compact top-left staircase widget used on long public pages, so admins see more of each tool at once.
May 2026
Exclusive Library rename
Renamed the member resource area from 'Knowledge Vault' to 'Exclusive Library' across all UI surfaces, navigation, and page titles. Internal code identifiers remain unchanged for stability.
Delete your AI history from Settings
Any signed-in user can now wipe their own AI request log entries with one click in Settings → AI privacy. Clears metadata only — request and response bodies were never stored.
Private Mode for AI (Pro & Founding Member)
Pro and Founding Member subscribers can now toggle Private Mode in Settings → AI privacy. When on, AI requests are anonymized in our audit log and an extra no-retention header is sent to providers.
No-training guarantee on every AI feature
Every AI surface (policy review, comparison, summary, ask, cohort brief) now shows a one-line trust statement confirming requests are processed through an approved AI gateway, are never used to train public AI models, and prompt bodies are not retained. Full details on the new /ai-use page.
Vault unlock date moved to May 25
The Knowledge Vault unlock date has been moved from May 22 to May 25, 2026 to allow extra preparation time.
Provincial & territorial AI executive brief
The /provinces-territories page now includes a synthesized executive brief explaining how each provincial and territorial government uses AI internally, including published, in-progress, and unverified jurisdictions, with policy-shape breakdowns. The main FAQ has also been refreshed to reflect the Starter tier alongside Free, Pro, and Founding Member.
Annual 1:1 clinic added
Annual plans now include a 1:1 policy clinic: 1 hour for Founding Members and 30 minutes for Pro subscribers on annual billing. Bookable from your dashboard.
Security hardening: RLS policies tightened
Added and tightened Row-Level Security policies across several tables to prevent cross-account data access and ensure authenticated users can only read or modify their own records.
Provincial corporate AI policies surfaced
Every province and territory page now shows internal corporate AI-use policies for the provincial/territorial government itself — distinct from legislation — with status, type, and source links. Also feeds into the National AI executive brief.
Monthly intel digests for Pro
Pro tier now includes monthly AI-generated intelligence digests summarizing municipal AI policy trends, new adoptions, and emerging patterns across Canada. Delivered automatically to your dashboard.
Member is now called Pro
We renamed the paid practitioner tier from Member to Pro across the UI, dashboard, exports, and FAQ copy. Pricing, features, quotas, and your existing subscription are unchanged.
Terms and privacy refreshed for new tier
Updated Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on May 19, 2026 to describe the Starter tier, the Member→Pro rename, and the per-tier export quotas. No change to data we collect or your deletion rights.
Excel and Word unlocked at Starter
XLSX and DOCX downloads on every report (registry rows, AI policy reviews, comparisons, cohort briefs, municipality detail) now unlock at Starter, not only at Pro. Free accounts still get CSV and PDF.
Starter tier launched
New Starter plan at CA$19/month or CA$190/year sits between Free and Pro: 30 exports per calendar month with no row cap, full Excel (.xlsx) and Word (.docx) downloads, and unbranded reports. Solo only, no trial.
Hardened security headers across the site
Added a strict Content-Security-Policy plus HSTS, Permissions-Policy, Referrer-Policy and cross-origin isolation headers to every page. Better protection against XSS, clickjacking and data leakage with no change to how you use the app.
Member Vault: curated perks and resources
A new Vault is live for signed-in members. Browse a curated library of templates, briefings, and partner perks, filter by category and tag, and search in plain language. Each item is tier-gated — your Member or Founding Member tier unlocks the matching downloads. Vault contents are admin-curated and never indexed publicly.
AI-powered FAQ search now requires sign-in
The conversational FAQ search on the help page is now available to signed-in members only. Anonymous visitors see a sign-in prompt; the static FAQ list and keyword search remain open to everyone. This change protects the AI gateway from abuse and keeps search latency fast for members.
Dashboard tutorial is now opt-in and collapsible
The product tour no longer auto-launches on your first dashboard visit. The mission checklist is still there: on your first visit it appears at the top of the dashboard, and on later visits it moves to a collapsible side column so it stays available without crowding your main view. Launch the guided tour anytime from the "Start guided tour" button inside the checklist.
Cancel-anytime FAQ clarified
After the 14-day Member trial, cancellations now consistently take effect at the end of your billing cycle — you keep access through the period you've already paid for and the plan does not renew. EN and FR pricing FAQ updated to match.
Tutorial copy refreshed
Onboarding tips and the dashboard 'Get started' checklist now have sharper wording and accurately note that CSV and PDF exports are available to every signed-in account. Available in English and French.
AI page lists all three Gemini models
The AI Use & Data page and Privacy page now list every Google Gemini model in production (2.5 Flash, 2.5 Pro, and 3 Flash) and describe access through a managed AI gateway in vendor-neutral language.
Tiered downloads and upgrade nudges
Free signed-in users can download branded CSV and PDF; Member and Founding Member accounts unlock XLSX and DOCX. Toasts now point to the right tier when a format is gated.
Team collaboration hub
New /team area for Member and Founding Member accounts: see teammates, share artefacts, post broadcasts, and run a private team-only discussion board.
Cleaner exports for paying members
Member and Founding Member accounts can now toggle off Got AI Policy branding in PDF, CSV, XLSX and DOCX exports from Settings. A small "Exported by <your name>" attribution stays.
Plan name cleanup
Across the site, the paid tier is now called "Member" and the lifetime tier is "Founding Member" in all user-facing copy, settings, terms and forum descriptions.
Member and Founding Member badges
Active Members get a silver shield and Founding Members get a gold crown next to their name across the site, including the header.
Cleaner exports: page numbers only
PDF exports now show just the page number in the bottom-right footer instead of repeating the brand domain on every page — leaving more room for your content.
Provinces & territories hub launched
Every Canadian province and territory now has a dedicated report page with status mix, top municipalities, an AI executive brief, and FAQs. The new /provinces-territories index adds a national snapshot comparing all 13 jurisdictions, and the section is now reachable from the header menu, footer, and Featured Cities.
Tax wording simplified across pricing & terms
Pricing, FAQs, and terms now state simply that prices are in CAD and applicable taxes are not included or reflected in the prices shown.
Founder team networks corrected to 43 seats
A Founding Member secondary on a Founding Member team now unlocks 6 tertiary seats (was 2). A Founding Member network can reach up to 43 people total. Pricing examples and the comparison table were updated.
Account & data deletion + AI Use policy
You can now permanently delete your account and personal data from Settings → Danger zone — any active subscription is canceled automatically. We also published a dedicated AI Use & Data Policy page covering where AI is used, which models, human oversight, and what we never do with your data.
Task-first homepage and buyer-focused About
The homepage now leads with six common workflows — find examples, benchmark, review a draft, prep a council memo, support procurement, track changes — phrased as the buyer's own ask. About picks up a new 'Who it's for' section covering municipal staff, privacy & legal, procurement, consultants, vendors, and associations.
City pages now server-rendered for search & AI crawlers
Every municipality detail page is fetched server-side and ships per-city titles, descriptions, OpenGraph tags, and structured data — so search engines and AI assistants can index Canadian municipal AI policy status directly.
SEO sweep: sitemap, canonicals, RSS fix
Added /api/public/sitemap.xml (static routes + blog posts + municipality slugs), referenced it in robots.txt, fixed the changelog RSS feed URL (/api/public/changelog.rss), and added canonical + og:url tags to FAQ, About, Blog, Pricing, Methodology, Founding Member, and Changelog routes.
Site search now finds FAQs and pages
The global search (⌘K) now surfaces FAQ questions, the About page, the Blog, and the FAQ page directly — type "help", "faq", "contact", or any FAQ topic to jump straight there.
Legal documents refreshed
Privacy policy and Terms of Service updated to reflect Google and Apple sign-in (only verified email and display name are received from the provider) and the new media/partnerships contact address.
Refreshed About page with structured overview
The About page now includes a Tally-style "At a glance" snapshot covering basic information, background, core features, ideal users, and platform details — designed for both human readers and AI assistants doing research on our behalf.
Media & partnerships contact added
New dedicated address for media inquiries, partnerships, research collaboration, and speaking requests: comms@gotaipolicy.ca. Product support is unchanged at support@gotaipolicy.ca.
Dedicated FAQ & help page
FAQ and help content moved to its own page at /faq, with about a dozen new how-to questions and direct links from the header, footer, About page, and global search. The About page is now leaner and easier to scan.
Sign in with Google or Apple
You can now create an account or log in with one tap using Google or Apple. Email and password sign-in still works the same — pick whichever is easiest for you.
Word & Excel exports for Founding Members
Founding Members can now export comparison reports as branded Microsoft Word (.docx) documents and download multi-sheet Excel (.xlsx) workbooks for both comparison results and the municipality directory. Both exports are bilingual and include policy metadata, summaries, and clickable source links.
Legal documents refreshed
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy updated to reflect the new community and identity features.
Anonymous read-only access
Visitors can browse forum discussions and reactions without an account; participation still requires sign-in.
Activity score & profile visibility
Public profiles now display an activity score derived from contributions, respecting each member's visibility setting.
Emoji reactions
Members can react with emojis on forum threads, posts, and policy reviews.
Update history & admin manager
New public changelog page with RSS feed and webhooks, plus an admin UI to manage entries without code changes.
Bilingual support (EN/FR)
Full English/French parity across the public site and forum content.
Practitioner tier with 14-day trial
Practitioner tier launched at $59/month or $590/year CAD, both with a 14-day free trial.
Municipality tracker moved to database
Tracker data migrated from a static CSV to the database, with admin upload tooling and a 14-day soft ramp for anonymous visitors.
AI policy summaries
AI-generated summaries of municipal AI policies, available to Founders and admins.
Direct messages & connections
Members can now connect with each other and exchange direct messages, with reporting and block controls.
Forum launched
Bilingual community forum with categories, threads, posts, and tier-gated access.
April 2026
Founder tier introduced
Founder tier launched at $887 CAD/year with a lifetime price lock for early supporters.
Project launched
Got AI Policy goes live with the municipal AI policy tracker and core public site.