Artificial Intelligence
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A partnership between Boston Public Schools, the city, higher-education institutions and local industry will begin developing courses, support for educators and hands-on opportunities this summer. -
Proposed legislation would build on an existing bill that limits screen time for kids ages 2-5, creating an Elementary Technology Task Force to develop, and annually review, standards for screen-based instruction.
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A new type of artificial intelligence is helping city governments spot problems like potholes faster and with more accuracy than ever before, but government must maintain traditional privacy standards.
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Staff from the Southern California city, from Fairfield, Calif., and South Bend, Ind., examined the reasons why technology projects were unsuccessful at the recent GovAI Coalition Summit.
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Through its new AI in Education Network, the American Institutes for Research aims to give educators and policymakers a clearer understanding of how AI tools are performing in real-world settings.
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A new report examines state work on AI and highlights actions government leaders can take to help drive AI adoption, from equipping the workforce to fostering research in support of the technology’s use.
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The new Heartland AI Caucus unites six states under bipartisan leadership to shape regional AI strategies and foster innovation. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee are founding members.
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Starting this spring, students at Broken Arrow High School and Broken Arrow Virtual Academy in Oklahoma will be able to take an AI Foundations class, which will include lessons on coding and storytelling through data.
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A south Texas school district developed digital responsibility guidelines and a vetting process for AI tools. Its teachers now use several AI apps like Snorkl and Eureka Math to engage students and give instant feedback.
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Proposed by the state Department of Information Resources, the code would apply to all state agencies and local entities that procure, develop or deploy AI technology. It is now available for public comment.
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A new report by the nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology urges schools to balance efficiency gains with privacy, legal requirements and ethical considerations when utilizing AI in the IEP development process.
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Boston’s new 311 system replaces one that could no longer deliver on the city’s needs. The no-code platform leverages AI to help officials be more efficient and agile as these needs evolve.
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AI technology is quickly placing itself at the center of digital government tools. But the goals in using it remain the same: improving efficiency, saving money and achieving better outcomes for residents.
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In the scramble to adopt and make the most of artificial intelligence tools, K-12 districts would do well to first ask student families and teachers what problems need solving, then develop a strategic vision.
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Four of the eight gubernatorial appointees head up technology at a variety of offices and departments. They will join other public- and private-sector execs in offering guidance on adopting AI.
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Colleges and universities are addressing AI use with a patchwork of policies, with many professors setting their own rules, leaving both students and instructors unsure where appropriate AI use ends and cheating begins.
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SponsoredAI chatbots are transforming how citizens interact with government — delivering 24/7 service, instant answers and multilingual access. But success depends on responsible design, with transparency, security and human oversight at the core.
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AI can streamline how government serves residents, but automating bad processes only accelerates frustration. Here's why fixing policies is the first step to successful AI in customer service.
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Demonstrating equity, transparency and accountability can guide AI in delivering value, Jaime Wascalus, CIO for Saint Paul, Minn., said Thursday during the second annual GovAI Coalition Summit.
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State regulators approved a modified electricity rate for Consumers Energy customers, designed to let it serve data centers but protect consumers from increased costs. It’s the first of its kind in Michigan.
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Northern California prosecutors used artificial intelligence to write a criminal court filing that contained references to nonexistent legal cases and precedents, says a Northern California district attorney.
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