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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Although Tyler’s Q4 revenue came in lower than expected, the company’s latest earnings report shines the light on how payments and AI could drive gov tech sales in 2026. A Tyler exec also discusses a stock buyback plan.
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The district has announced a new AI training requirement for all government employees and contractors, in an effort to guide the responsible daily use of the technology. It’s provided through InnovateUS.
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To guard against phishing-based ransomware attacks, the state is outfitting 161 of its jurisdictions and other public-sector organizations with hardware-based protection. And it's not alone.
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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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At the annual Future of Education Technology Conference last month in Orlando, FETC Chair Jennifer Womble explained why the K-12 community must reclaim the narrative around digital tools.
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The city has finished its portion of a fiber-optic ring that will link south Hampton Roads cities. The 18-mile build, part of a more than 100-mile endeavor, will also connect with undersea transatlantic cables.
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As of Feb. 1, school districts across Louisiana are legally required to have at least one camera in each special education classroom. Parents can request footage if they believe their child was abused or neglected.
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The new online portal, MyBradenton 311, will allow residents to submit service requests that include photos and locations, among other functionality. A mobile version is coming soon.
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Plus, North Carolina announces broadband funding, Barriers to Broadband fellows will tackle several research projects, a campaign eyes device upcycling to drive online access, and more.
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The proposed legislation would stand up a Division of Accountability, Value and Efficiency within the state auditor’s office. It would enable the use of artificial intelligence to review agencies’ performance and staffing levels.
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As data centers are built to underpin the use of artificial intelligence, energy analysts have raised concerns that their power draw will outpace electricity generation. This could necessitate using a variety of energy sources.
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A customized lab at Woodhaven Upper Elementary School in Michigan gives students access to computers, 3D printers, laser engravers, drones, robotic kits, programming software and digital design tools.
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A federal lawsuit alleges that Google embeds hidden “tracking” technologies in its education products to follow students’ online activity as they use websites and apps, creating a “fingerprint” specific to each child.
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The governor has promised to update a half-century-old computer system that has contributed to delays and disruptions at Office of Motor Vehicles sites and public tag agents across the state.
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