Artificial Intelligence
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to limit states’ abilities to enact AI-related policy that could be deemed “burdensome.” Experts argue the action is illegal. -
The state Department of Administration is considering adding agentic AI modules in the myAlaska app, which residents use for a variety of key services. A recent request for information sought industry input.
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The young company’s backers and supporters include several gov tech veterans along with officials from Nevada. Madison AI offers a chatbot and other AI-backed services to cities and counties and other local agencies.
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With an executive order, Gov. Josh Stein has stood up an AI Leadership Council and Accelerator to shape policy, ethics and training, bringing together leaders from government, education and technology.
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“Smart cities” were just the start. Now, as technology evolves and new threats — wildfires, hurricanes, cyber attacks — mount, system interoperability is the answer for cities that are resilient, equitable and adaptable.
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Several municipalities are underway with regulations that seek to provide some protection as data center projects proliferate. Middlesex Township could be an early test model for how such a campus might work.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed legislation that amends a previously passed state AI law. The original aims to enact safeguards against high-risk AI systems, while the new bill delays enforcement.
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A new survey from Boston University revealed that respondents support enacting protections against deepfakes — AI-generated images or videos depicting something that did not happen. Their backing is bipartisan.
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In a brief conversation about AI and where it goes from here, an education writer and a college professor discuss reliance on AI, changing student thinking and whether a redesign of educational practice is in order.
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By crafting statewide standards, California officials hope to help districts adopt AI in ways that support learning, respect privacy and keep educators at the center of decisions that affect classrooms.
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Amid warnings about the need for AI literacy and the possibility of job losses, professors at institutions like Randolph College, Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg are developing their own use policies.
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St. Joseph Public Works and Transportation is integrating new AI-powered software called Road AI, a type of specialized road maintenance software capable of detecting defects from cracking to larger potholes.
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In June 2024, the central Illinois community of Effingham entered a two-year contract with Flock Safety for a total of six traffic cameras for an annual cost of $18,000 and an initial setup fee of $7,500.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and tech company Terbine will work together on an agentic AI system to help autonomous machines work together to improve supply chain logistics.
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Staffers in Bellevue, Wash., are using a new tool with artificial intelligence to handle certain tasks, including responding to resident inquiries. The pilot is now focused on “real-world scenarios.”
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The process of writing clear, accessible communications that get residents the information and services they need can be anything but simple. AI can help if agencies know how to use the tools effectively.
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A new certification program at a public community college in Washington this fall will focus on AI in cybersecurity, health care and manufacturing. The college will also offer two-day classes on AI for the public.
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In addition to a new degree program, Kean is launching an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence, and university professors are incorporating AI tutors, mentors and research tools into course work.
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With several projects in the works, a big question is who will foot the bill for their power needs. Watchdog groups are eyeing the proceedings, but utility company reps have said they intend to protect consumers.
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The new Dear Future campaign from the Pennsylvania-based software company Frontline Education is the latest of many efforts to bring district leaders into the development and vetting of AI tools for K-12.
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Labor contracts spell out the expectations and working conditions of unionized teachers. As AI tools upend instruction, data management, surveillance and other aspects of the workplace, those contracts need updates.
