Gov. Kay Ivey said the new Technology Quality Assurance Board will offer state leaders a way to collaborate on cybersecurity and newer forms of government technology. It’s the latest example of states trying to get a better grip on AI.
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Cook, an expert in the government technology investment market, outlines gov tech’s record-breaking year in 2025, including deals of all sizes, and gives his outlook for what will happen in the coming year. -
A report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation finds a stark contrast — a “digital marriage divide” — in how different states allow residents to apply for and file marriage licenses.
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Massachusetts has partnered with OpenAI to launch the ChatGPT-powered enterprise AI assistant for the nearly 40,000 employees across the executive branch to assist them in their work; using the tool is optional.
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A proposed state Senate bill would transfer the Florida Digital Service’s duties and functions to a new division within the governor’s office. It’s the second reorganization of state IT suggested in a year.
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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 Hampden County Assistant District Attorney's Office is training high schoolers to give presentations about online safety at elementary and middle schools across Western Massachusetts.
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Senate Commerce Committee members reached agreement on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the FCC, advancing by voice vote legislation with additional checks to address concerns.
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Starting in March, TSTC will offer a 15-week data center operator training course that will focus on essential skills, including electrical and mechanical systems, safety, troubleshooting and facility operations.
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Chatham County is the second North Carolina county to halt the permitting of new data centers, a move local officials say will allow them to develop zoning rules and study the impacts of such facilities.
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State elected officials are working on a legislative package that would address growing energy needs and rising costs — without derailing ambitious carbon-free goals. A driving force is capacity spikes.
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The state Senate and House of Representatives have both halted a bill that would have compelled the state to stop issuing drivers’ licenses and ID cards. As of April 1, just 27 percent of Mainers have a Real ID.
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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 private-public partnership has named its latest cohort. The companies now will set out to prove they can improve schedules, maintenance and inspections for the metro area’s transit system.
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A workshop for energy and data center developers, state agencies and community leaders to discuss affected industries, power providers and policy and regulatory agencies is planned for Sept. 18.
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In addition to classes focused on in-demand fields such as IT and mechatronics, the Dallas College RedBird Center also has a support network to offer students career coaching tailored to certification programs.
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