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Prepared, launched in 2019, is gaining ground with its assistive AI tools for emergency dispatchers. Andreessen Horowitz again invested in the young company, known for its livestreaming and translation tech. -
Flock’s Nova platform for law enforcement reportedly used data gained from breaches. In response, the gov tech supplier is defending its product evaluation process and says it won’t use information from the dark web.
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The state wants to improve the customer experience for people who use the DMV, as well as boost security against digital criminals. This move is just the latest tech upgrade for DMVs in the U.S.
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The private-public partnership has named its latest cohort. The companies now will set out to prove they can improve schedules, maintenance and inspections for the metro area’s transit system.
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The recent launch of the centralized Workday Strategic Sourcing tool aims to unify and smooth the city-county’s sourcing activities, for a swifter, more transparent process. It unifies requests once managed separately.
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Flock Safety, a license plate reading tech firm that recently bought a drone company, is taking heat over the data sources for its new platform. It’s not the only law enforcement technology attracting concern.
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Veritone has inked a public safety redaction deal with Technology North, which hires people on the autism spectrum to help remove sensitive data from evidence, the latest move in gov tech to help neurodivergent people.
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The federal Department of Government Efficiency — as well as state and local counterparts — is a ubiquitous subject among gov tech vendors. For the market, expert Jeff Cook argues that will be a good thing.
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A new report about data center growth warns that consumers might bear many of the costs to build data centers, the backbone of artificial intelligence. That could add to political tensions over such vital projects.
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The director of the Utah Office of AI Policy, which supports AI innovation through regulatory mitigation agreements, looks at the progress the office has made in its first year toward advancing innovation.
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Darwin, an artificial intelligence-focused startup, has released a free tool that agencies can use to spark AI development. The move comes as lawmakers and other officials pay increased attention to AI.
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As geospatial technology supplier Forerunner launches an AI-backed language translation tool, its CEO describes the next steps for AI in this part of gov tech — while cautioning that AI can’t do everything.
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The agency is seeking feedback on its idea to bring more precision to emergency call locations in hopes of helping first responders. The proposal reflects larger trends in the public safety space.
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Not all pilots of artificial intelligence succeed, but a new report discussed at the recent NASCIO conference says that failure can produce rewards. So can stronger data systems and more organization.
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The policy management software provider wants to become a stop for public agency leaders in need of information about AI, compliance, public safety and other issues. The company’s CEO explains what’s going on.
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Gov tech market expert Jeff Cook takes a look at the start of 2025, a solid quarter featuring strong activity and lots of talk about government efficiency at the federal, state and local levels.
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The system’s security chief says he's working to set up a system to detect potential crimes in the subway, improving police response and, ideally, reducing danger for riders. It’s the latest use of AI on mass transit.
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This latest government technology integration not only shows the growing power of geospatial data among public agencies, but could set the foundation for similar efforts. An Avolve executive explains what’s going on.
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Pocketalk, an AI-powered handheld, real-time translation device, has helped law enforcement in a small Oregon town bridge communication gaps with non-English speakers during critical incidents and daily interactions.
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As Tyler Technologies reported a 10 percent revenue bump in Q1, its CEO addressed DOGE, tariffs and economic uncertainty. So far, not much damage — and there might be a bright side, he said.
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The new tool promises more speed and customization for public agencies that want an “end-to-end” platform to get help into the right hands. The offering follows a recent seed funding round for AidKit.
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