Rashida Richardson, who has a background in law and artificial intelligence, has joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration. There, she’ll assist the city’s data management office.
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City CIO Zach Posner, who was previously CIO for Salt Lake County, will prioritize three things in his new role: governance, service delivery and AI. He was appointed in February. -
A dozen public agencies in Kansas will receive funding for projects that involve drones, AI, smart signals, digital twins and more. The spending reflects some of the hottest trends in gov tech.
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A study from Booz Allen Hamilton shows that artificial intelligence has compressed cyber incident timelines, with bad actors turbocharging attacks via chatbots, coding tools and AI-powered search.
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With more than a decade of experience managing enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives and large-scale technology projects, Richard Barbee will now lead Durham's IT operations.
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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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A new career-mapping tool will give Utah middle schools, high schools, postsecondary institutions and workforce programs a dashboard to help students find their path and agencies to track their progress.
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County commissioners will vote on accepting a nearly $10.7 million federal grant that would help police spot and deal with unauthorized drones during 2026 FIFA World Cup games in June.
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A nonprofit learning studio called dae offers free programs for high school students and adults to learn about subjects like quantum computing, computer science, game development and web development.
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Several Scioto County employees got fraudulent emails intended to look legitimate, and officials are looking into whether unauthorized people may have been able to access sensitive information as a result.
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Houston Independent School District intends to build a new career and technical education center and upgrade its current one with ith more emphasis on the use of drones and cybersecurity.
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Dubbed the Patrol Drone Program and unveiled Monday, a new initiative builds upon the police department’s previous use of drones in crash investigations over the past decade.
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A system of sensors installed on the East Huntington Bridge will ensure real-time monitoring to guide maintenance and extend bridge life, state and federal officials announced Thursday.
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The hearing has been set to explore whether Lancaster city officials erred in giving two proposed data centers approval to move forward without first holding a public meeting and vote.
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Facing tighter budgets and lower yields, many colleges and universities are investing in predictive modeling to target scholarships, forecast enrollment and adapt quickly to policy changes.
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The city of nearly 300,000 is looking to hire a chief information officer. The person chosen will be charged with leading IT strategy, overseeing more than 60 staff, and advancing cloud, AI and data initiatives.
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