New executive orders seek to boost the use of drones in public safety, mandate the use of AI to speed up the drone waiver process and provide funding opportunities to boost anti-drone tech access.
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Changes to procurement, cybersecurity and even "legacy" landlines will help the state save $250 million in the next five years, according to Gov. Wes Moore. It’s all part of his modernization plan.
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At one time, having a personal coach was just for top-tier athletes, but no longer. Whether you prefer the term "mentor" or "life coach," there’s growth potential for us all to consider.
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Federal officials have unveiled widely anticipated revisions regarding the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. States had paused some activities in anticipation of the changes.
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The company has raised $3.6 million as it emerges into the gov tech market, with a focus on artificial intelligence. A company co-founder hopes to win more business at the state government level.
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Separated from live systems and sensitive public data, sandboxes let states and cities test drive artificial intelligence use cases without impacting services.
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The evolution of artificial intelligence, which requires massive amounts of energy to function, is forcing government, utilities and tech suppliers to face the question of whether power grids can keep up.
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In a letter to those affected, Mastery Schools said a previously reported cyber incident in September 2024 involved an unauthorized party downloading sensitive personal information.
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The Texas airport, poised for what could be its busiest summer travel season ever, has deployed Enhanced Passenger Processing. It uses biometric facial screening to automate identity verification for international passengers.
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Remote classes and lax verification protocols have made it easier for criminals to impersonate students and disappear when the financial aid checks arrive, so colleges are implementing new verification protocols.
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Several superintendents this week sent letters to families after being informed by the FBI and CISA that multiple Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups are trying to coerce children into dangerous behavior on camera.
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After nearly a month as interim technology leader for the state’s capital city, Borchardt was announced Thursday as the permanent successor for W. Schad Meldrum, who retired last month. Like his predecessor, he is a veteran executive.
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Plus, a second FCC commissioner has announced his departure, a survey reveals a major area lacking in digital accessibility efforts, local governments are expanding their fiber networks, and more.
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The city’s police chief has asked that officials approve the purchase of new cameras that would record vehicle license plate numbers on major corridors in city limits. A data sharing policy is in the works.
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The state’s comptroller blames the problem on New York’s homeland security agency, and urges it to provide more guidance. NG911 is among the main drivers of the public safety technology industry.
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A proposed new law would cap the amount Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools receive at $8,000 per student, potentially redirecting hundreds of millions of dollars from those schools to traditional public schools.
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RiverTech, a high school being built by Goodwin University, will teach elements of business, entrepreneurship and technology, with an emphasis on new technology and concentrations in fields such as AI and cybersecurity.
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