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.
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As federal and state governments extend their lists of banned foreign technologies, where is this trend heading next? Is your home network safe for work use? -
Rein, who has been in place since May 2018, was the state’s second standalone CTO and its former deputy chief information security officer. Vernon Spencer, state chief operating officer, will step in as interim CTO.
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Longtime technology issues such as broadband access, school cellphone bans, AI and modernization permeate speeches so far in 2026. But many governors in this cycle are either termed out or not seeking reelection.
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The company has released six new artificial intelligence capabilities covering a range of products and use cases, reflecting increasing AI adoption in state and local government across the U.S.
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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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Commissioners OK’d spending about $39,000 for software to better coordinate crisis services, particularly around mental health and substance abuse. It is intended to improve public-facing case management.
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A bipartisan package of proposed laws would bar drone operators from overflying state-owned property and “critical infrastructure.” The state would also have to develop an app for pilots.
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A new survey from the research firm Britebound finds parents are increasingly open to career and technical education, even as traditional college remains their top preference for after high school.
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The university's College of Medicine will collect data through eyeglasses and smartphones to capture student-patient interactions, then provide personalized feedback on clinical reasoning and communication skills.
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Plus, experts encourage including artificial intelligence skills in digital literacy programming, Tennessee libraries are getting funding to teach such skills, Maine launched a new device sharing program, and more.
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After testing 15 different messages designed to spur teacher engagement with software tools, researchers found that students of teachers who received them completed about 2 percent more math units.
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A report released Wednesday reveals insight from government leaders about their data and AI programs. It finds that the demand for the technologies is high, but actual implementation levels are lower.
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If Pennsylvania caps cyber charter school tuition at $8,000 for the 2025-26 school year, school districts such as Allentown and Parkland might save between $1 million and $4 million in reallocated state funds.
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The local government is getting underway on a project to bring high-speed Internet to more than 400 additional homes and businesses. Its total cost is $1.7 million, with $1.3 million of that coming from a federal grant.
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The Alabama city has deployed software with artificial intelligence to interface with several types of systems, according to CIO Stephen Dawe. Resident safety and avoiding liability are two key goals.
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