Mayor Johnson says Dallas doesn't "have a revenue problem", AI is the way forward for efficiency and cost savings

August 9, 2026 / 5:00 AM CDT / CBS Texas.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AI will help the city reduce the number of employees it needs.

" Data center debate aside, we've got to get comfortable with the idea that AI is going to be something that is going to benefit the taxpayers of Dallas in the long run," said Johnson.