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The largest city in Kentucky recently hired a public-sector AI leader, and marked the first AI pilot for the local government. Louisville, in need of affordable housing, wants to build AI leadership. -
The company supplies digital licensing, lien and other automotive-documentation tools, and works with state agencies and other gov tech providers. CHAMP has raised more than $100 million since 2018.
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Work on the new portal began in 2023, with the next phase scheduled for 2026. Nevada joins other states in setting up such portals for a variety of tasks, including accessing services such as unemployment benefits.
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The 12th cohort of the New York-based urban tech accelerator includes four companies with a government focus, as well as participation from a new venture capital partner.
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An open letter calls for a six-month break on powerful AI training efforts. The idea is to develop safety and oversight systems and otherwise allow time for consideration of the tech’s rapid development.
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Center for Digital Government senior fellows Dugan Petty and Sean McSpaden discuss the current landscape for cloud and as-a-service products, as well as best practices when it comes to procuring them.
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As federal money flows to state and local governments, a Deloitte report points out the workforce obstacles that could slow progress. Agencies need to start creating programs to fill those gaps now, the report argues.
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The move underscores the growth of cooperative contracting in gov tech and the spread of weapon detection technology across the U.S. Cooperative contracting is meant to speed up the traditional buying process.
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Nationally recognized cybersecurity thought leader Dan Lohrmann joins ICYMI to discuss the potential impacts and likely outcome of current government efforts to ban the TikTok social media app.
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Many government agencies have been slow to invest in experience the way the private sector has — but modern technology, including artificial intelligence, is opening up new avenues to reduce friction.
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New York's Via has acquired U.K.-based Citymapper. The deal will integrate the software transit agencies use to plan routes with the tools their passengers rely on to plan trips across the world.
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Supplying technology to emergency responders is a booming business, and Versaterm is among the most active firms when it comes to acquisitions. CI sells technology for internal affairs, wellness and other areas.
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It’s still early, but federal guarantees for deposits have eased some anxieties in the gov tech space. More “ripples” seem almost certain to hit suppliers, potentially slowing growth in a fast-evolving industry.
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Pavilion CEO and co-founder Mariel Reed talks about how government and technology are the two most important tools for improving lives at scale, and her goal of improving public purchasing for state and local agencies.
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So-called “TASER drones” have been proposed as one way to secure schools. An interview with the CEO of public safety tech vendor Axon illustrates how the situation is more complicated than deploying armed robots.
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The feature uses artificial intelligence to help craft budget books, including the text narratives that accompany spending changes. The tool could save time and hassle during the hectic budget process.
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A new Zencity tool uses artificial intelligence to help PIOs and other city officials create and structure not only releases but social media posts and other communications. The general idea is to save time.
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Recent financials paint a picture of how gov tech suppliers will move past COVID and embrace rising concerns about public safety. A “moonshot” goal and the labor market will also play roles in the months to come.
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The “big four” consultant has already begun producing thought leadership in the form of reports, case studies and events with a focus on several specific topic areas of concern to modern government agencies.
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Called AbilityOne Storefront, the new B2B site sells products and services made by people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. It builds off a longstanding federal effort and is open to state and local governments.
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Local government veteran Clay Pearson joins ICYMI to discuss the current state of city management and how cities are implementing technology to prepare for the future in a changing environment.
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