From Davos insights to state readiness, let‘s explore how robotics and sensors are moving artificial intelligence into the physical world.
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The director of the California Department of Technology and state CIO since June 2022 will be stepping down after a 38-year career. That included guiding CDT’s on-the-ground response to the 2025 wildfires. -
Spring days can produce an excess of surplus renewable energy in California — more power than electric lines can carry. Researchers have some ideas about where and how to harness that energy.
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The Trump administration has released its national legislative framework for AI technology. If enacted, it could pre-empt state regulations in certain areas but maintain some authority elsewhere.
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The state is offering AI training developed with InnovateUS, to help employees increase their skill levels and use AI responsibly. The curriculum is available via its online learning platform.
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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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Mayor Katie Wilson is pausing a planned addition of police CCTV cameras. The move is intended to let her administration audit their use protocols and potentially create more accountability and transparency.
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Set to open this fall, the Reading Innovation Academy is structured around specific pathways like engineering and design, computer science and IT, health and biomedical sciences, and STEM-focused human services.
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Many public schools in Kansas already had policies restricting device usage during the school day, but policies that allow for limited screen time during lunch and passing periods will have to be updated.
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New funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation will support the Computer Science Teachers Association in training thousands of teachers from across nine states on core computer science concepts and AI.
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The lack of a federal budget has put several STEM programs on ice, reducing the number of hands-on experiences with technology available to students from low-income schools.
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A bill making its way through the Texas Legislature would require every school district to have a policy requiring students to keep cellphones in storage lockers throughout the school day.
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OpenGov, which gained major backing last year from Cox Enterprises, has made its 10th acquisition. Ignatius technology helps public agencies deal with grants, infrastructure, compliance and disaster-related operations.
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A new crime victim rights web page launched by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel aims to educate crime victims of their rights and guide them through the legal process after a crime is reported.
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Waymo, the Bay Area technology company behind self-driving taxis, is doing test drives on San Diego streets — with drivers — as part of its broader effort to refine the technology in new landscapes.
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The state’s AI and Analytics Center of Excellence has issued an initial report recommending ways to use the technology thoughtfully to affect policy, workforce and the economy. It also shows potential areas of impact.
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