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. -
The state is modernizing a legacy mainframe, working with federal counterparts and participating in the Child Welfare Technology Incubator initiative from the Administration for Children and Families.
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Plus, new legislation would revive the FCC’s equity council if enacted, a report reveals connectivity gaps in tribal communities, some municipal broadband networks outperform their competitors, and more.
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Northlake, located in North Texas, turned to Envisio dashboard technology to help manage capital planning. One of the town’s officials and an Envisio executive talk about the deployment and the future of dashboards.
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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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A guide from the Data Foundation is intended to be a comprehensive resource for policymakers, with guidance to support improved data governance amid the rise of artificial intelligence technology.
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Statewide cybersecurity initiatives, like whole-of-state programs, are offering essential support to smaller communities and agencies. Backed by federal funding, they aim to bridge resource gaps and strengthen defenses against cyber threats.
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Excess energy produced by the Lombardo Welcome Center qualifies Millersville University for Positive Energy Fund grants, which it will use for various sustainability and public-facing projects.
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High school seniors will be able to apply for the University of Texas at Austin's robotics program through the Common App or Apply Texas portals, starting research the first year and the minor curriculum the second year.
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Some 350 schools in New York City are already enforcing restrictions on smartphones and other personal devices, with teachers supporting system-wide policies and parents more mixed on the idea.
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The arrival this week of Blue Origin’s new rocket landing support ship marks a busy time for Port Canaveral as a mix of government and private maritime ship traffic begins to pick up steam.
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