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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. -
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.
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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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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 county board approved a renewal of a Kane County Sheriff’s Office contract that includes 25 license plate reader cameras. Undersheriff Amy Johnson said the devices help “a tremendous amount."
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The Colorado Department of Education's four-year strategic plan includes a goal for 100 percent of 2029 high school graduates to have a quality work-based learning experience.
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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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A school technology leader from Indiana improved accessibility and inclusion for his district by including UDL principles in ed-tech procurement requirements and using a rubric to evaluate potential purchases.
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While viral videos of hacked crosswalks displaying faked messages amused many, the pranks highlight a sinister cybersecurity vulnerability lurking within the wireless technologies used by local government infrastructure.
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A state grant helped pay for the purchase of a drone. It is expected to be of assistance during search and recue operations, looking for hot spots during brush fires, and in helping warn fishermen.
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The county purchased new electronic poll pads to check in voters during the May 3 municipal elections. Its elections administrator said the local government has tested the devices and is ready for the upcoming contests.
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A new suite of technology will enable real-time text updates to 911 callers on response times and delays. It will also let callers critique and review police officers, the city’s interim police chief said.
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A new Communications and Technology Committee in the House will play a part in reviewing most artificial intelligence-related proposals. Legislators have set a series of policy hearings in which to hear from AI leaders.
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