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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Michael Makstman first stepped into the city’s CIO job in July, and he recently discussed his experience so far with running a $140 million department that has more than 260 employees.
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The NCW Digital Access and Equity Coalition unveiled its 2024 Digital Equity Plan Summary, a comprehensive initiative designed to bridge the digital divide in several Washington counties, leaders said.
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Alphabet Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai said it will take many years to resolve Google’s antitrust battles, downplaying the idea that they pose an immediate threat to the company’s business.
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Calling regulators' actions against the company nonsense, SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell updated lawmakers on the company and urged them to continue support.
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The counterfeit website was actually hosted on a server in Russia and had been designed to look just like the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's legitimate toll tag website.
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The proposed ASIS International School Security Standard includes detailed recommendations for the use of technology such as panic buttons, surveillance cameras, AI and biometrics to improve school safety.
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