Some ways to master the essential tools to protect your privacy without sacrificing the convenience of modern smart technology.
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Transit buses in the Silicon Valley city are traveling 20 percent faster following a technology upgrade that gave them traffic signal priority at certain intersections. The project, an official said, is scalable. -
As one of its first operational AI projects, Mississippi’s Innovation Hub is piloting Procurii, a chatbot designed to address knowledge gaps. The proof of concept is intended to augment tech procurement processes.
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With the Ohio city pursuing major redevelopment, officials have launched an online permitting portal they hope will ease that effort. Cleveland’s building director explains what’s happening — and what comes next.
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Melissa Scott was a veteran of Philadelphia IT before taking the lead as CIO in 2024. Her experience gave her insight into how the city should approach new technologies to best support staff and residents.
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From Pilot to Launch: What will it take to scale AI in government?
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As fears of an AI “bubble” persist, officials and gov tech suppliers are looking to move past pilots and deploy larger, more permanent projects that bring tangible benefits. But getting there is easier said than done. -
Artificial intelligence has been dominant for several years. But where has government taken it? More than a decade after the GT100's debut, companies doing business in the public sector are ready to prove their worth.
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The boom of early Internet in the mid-1990s upended government IT. The rise of artificial intelligence isn't exactly the same, but it isn't completely different. What can we learn from 30 years ago?
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The group has raised questions about the use of the cameras by the Joplin Police Department, citing red flags about details they record that can be used to track motorists for nonpolice reasons.
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Speaking to the challenges of ed-tech procurement, Lisa Berghoff of Highland Park High School said school districts should overlook hype and focus instead on whether a new tool is accessible and backed by sound research.
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City Council members are mulling policy for the devices that lines up with neighboring local governments and state law, too. The goal, the police chief said, is to ensure their safe, responsible use.
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The Trump administration plans to sue states for their artificial intelligence laws, but how the push is affecting work on future legislation depends on a state’s politics.
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A newly signed executive order from President Donald Trump aims to establish and secure the nation’s position as a leader in artificial intelligence. An AI Action Plan is slated to follow.
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The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance this week on steps school systems can take to make accessibility a core component of K-12 learning technology, including who to involve and what resources to consult.
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State lawmakers are considering a bill that would criminalize distribution of sexually explicit, AI-generated content involving children. The proposed law would, its sponsor said, offer a clear legal definition for AI.
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Through effective data governance, state and local governments are working to improve decision-making, public trust and equity efforts, by creating shared languages and collaboration across departments.
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The matter, which has since been resolved, prevented an estimated 121,000 families from getting around $27 million in collective payments. The incident was contained and systems have been restored.
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Fordje, KeyCaliber, Madison AI, Tappy Guide and Voting Buddy, gov tech startups singled out for distinction by judges at the 2024 State of Gov Tech event, discuss their innovative solutions and their companies’ visions for the future of government.
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