The longtime Minnesota IT Services executive, who was previously its deputy commissioner, succeeds Tarek Tomes as permanent state CIO and MNIT commissioner after the latter’s departure.
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Quantum computing is no longer a technology of the future. Its ecosystem is being built now, and states that make meaningful investments early in quantum’s mainstream development will reap the rewards. -
The public has come to expect autonomous vehicles to be perfect drivers. But if that safety bar is too high, where should it be set, experts considered at a recent national safety forum.
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When cybersecurity experts from the public and private sectors gathered this week, AI and critical infrastructure took a back seat to frontline defense in light of recent international headlines.
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From agentic AI help-desk assistants to cybersecurity collaboration and smarter trash routes, Raleigh CIO Mark Wittenburg explains how the city is testing tech before scaling it citywide.
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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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An Albuquerque police officer will remotely surveil school campuses with cameras, drones and gunshot detection systems. Recent legislation bars the city from sharing information with federal immigration officials.
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Drawing on feedback from hundreds of stakeholders, a new report outlines how the Institute of Education Sciences is too slow, too scattered and not practical enough for educators working in modern classrooms.
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A partnership between California Northstate University and MindHYVE.ai Inc. will integrate agentic AI to tailor coursework and upskill instructors. It’s the latest such initiative from a health science university.
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The city, researchers said recently, is in a good position to help the state be a leader in quantum technology, as a pivotal moment, Q-Day, gets closer. That day could come as soon as 2030, a report said.
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Salesforce's survey reveals a public eager for AI-driven government efficiency, with potential to reclaim hours spent on bureaucracy. It also shows a demographic divide, signaling the need for tailored implementation.
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The pilot with a tech company, underway until mid-April, adds artificial intelligence to several existing security cameras in the city. The software will have a human verify a weapon has been seen before notification.
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A Request for Information in February on the federal “Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan” has garnered responses from a variety of industry and public-sector stakeholders offering recommendations.
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Enrollment in state work release can rise above 350 during the year. It now stands at 166 people, 12 of whom work remote. Lawmakers are considering a monthly fee for the laptops provided.
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The company, active in the state and local government space, wants to deepen its focus on helping agencies secure communications and respond more quickly to records requests. A company executive explains the move.
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Louisiana and South Carolina each rose nine spots on the 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, complied by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. It ranks states according to a number of policies and metrics.
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