The National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ list reflects pressure on states to manage cyber risk, modernize systems and implement AI responsibly — with federal partnership playing a central role.
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The major initiative, a modernization of the state’s financial management system known as One Washington, is years in the making and projected to launch in 2027. The work has engaged more than 40 state agencies. -
Hassan Janjua will join the city in February as its inaugural CIO, following an “organizational realignment.” Its technology department was previously helmed by the director of IT.
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Government security leaders are struggling. Cyber investments are lagging. Resources are being cut. The problem is getting worse. Let’s explore solutions.
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The CEO of CHAMP Titles — which recently raised $55 million — talks about where the industry is headed. His optimism about upcoming significant growth is matched by another executive from this field.
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People are less worried about AI taking humans’ jobs than they once were, but introducing bots to the public-sector workplace has brought new questions around integration, ethics and management. -
As governments at all levels continue to embrace new developments in artificial intelligence, cities are using automation for everything from reducing first responder paperwork to streamlined permitting.
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Agencies report that critical IT positions remain hard to fill, but finding the right people takes more than job postings. States are expanding intern and apprentice programs to train and retain talent.
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Siwei Lyu, a computer science professor and expert on AI-generated media like deepfakes, will lead the University at Buffalo's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
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On the lasting impact of remote learning on students’ education, some educators say they now recognize the importance of limiting time on laptops and building closer relationships with their students.
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A proposed bill to prohibit Hawaii students from using phones during the school day has been divisive among parents and teachers, even though such policies in other states have consistently yielded positive results.
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The state’s Department of Natural Resources has long conducted aerial surveys of its wildlife, and that count might be made more accurate soon through the use of new technologies.
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A new report just released by Forrester highlights the growing cloud footprint in the public sector globally, along with challenges ahead in areas such as security and modernizing core applications.
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Robots offer potential for public safety, but state governments — working with a big name in robotics — are grappling with how to regulate them, especially as the prospect of weaponization raises urgent concerns.
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A record-breaking alumni donation will be used to drive research in mobility, energy storage, AI and other growing fields by supporting doctoral fellowships, undergraduate student experiences and recruitment efforts.
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A new report from the comptroller’s office calls for more training, guidance and oversight of how state agencies use artificial intelligence. The state recently hired its first chief AI officer.
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New York and other states are making serious plays to hire federal workers who have lost their jobs because of President Donald Trump's cuts. Applicants are responding but the effort faces certain challenges.
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The city and county of Denver’s Department of Technology Services has released a request for proposals from vendors using artificial intelligence to improve operations and the resident experience.
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