An executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom compels several state departments to recommend procurement changes that would let AI companies explain policies and safeguards. It aims to mitigate risk around innovation.
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The six-month project, aimed at advancing options for electrified delivery, offered new understanding of digital curb management, its opportunities — and whether parked vehicles are permitted users. -
The state CIO has been working on enhancing digital services for residents and business owners while educating government employees about emerging technologies like AI, for continuous improvement.
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Born from the chaos of 9/11, FirstNet provides a mobile phone network designed for public safety professionals. The new deal comes as the U.S. Congress considers a 10-year reauthorization of FirstNet.
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As chief technology officer, Michael Deegan, an executive with more than 25 years’ experience, will oversee the city’s IT strategy, cybersecurity and infrastructure amid growing digital demand.
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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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An ed-tech company is offering online after-school courses for students in grades K-6 featuring project-based, standards-aligned curriculum focused on topics like STEAM, civic engagement and life skills.
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The sheriff’s office has turned off an estimated 200 automated license plate readers, indicating the devices which are part of most patrol cars do not comply with the new state Driver Privacy Act.
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A year after New York state passed a law mandating fully electric school bus fleets by 2035, school district leaders are worried about infrastructure and energy costs, battery capacity and physical limitations.
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Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents.
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While Norfolk State University in Virginia has traditionally covered energy costs for students in off-campus university housing, it will now levy a fine against apartments whose energy bills exceed $250.
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A new major at the university will emphasize fluency across programming languages and artificial intelligence paradigms, as well as how AI intersects with law, society and ethics.
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Under proposed legislation, rather than having to transition to all zero-emission school buses by Jan. 1, 2040, Connecticut school districts will have until July 1, 2040 to transition 90 percent of their buses.
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A Georgia State University researcher and fraud expert found data exposed in a 2023 cyber attack is just now being used to apply for bank accounts and loans, highlighting the risks of keeping .edu addresses active.
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Findings from a survey of more than 1,000 parents and teachers show how students are learning both inside and outside the formal school system through online social platforms, and often from unvetted sources.
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The state’s new governor has outlined her spending proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. Tech innovation and the impact of digital platforms on mental health also gain financial support in the new document.
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