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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Officials say a new Kansas law is drawing data centers to the state as details emerge about a possible new hyperscale campus in Leavenworth County in the broader Kansas City area.
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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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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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