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Ronald M. Bergmann most recently served as Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at Lehman College/CUNY. At Lehman, Ron and his team pioneered the use of analytics, automated major business processes, enhanced classroom technology, and opened the first virtual reality lab in the region. Lehman was cited as an exemplar in the 2018 Horizon Report for its innovative Lehman 360 digital platform. Ron is a fellow of the EDUCAUSE/CLIR Frye (now Leading Change) Institute and was named in 2017 as one of the nation’s top technologists, transformers, and trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education. Ron previously served as first deputy commissioner of New York City's information technology agency where he was selected by Government Technology Magazine as one of the nation's leading individuals redefining and advancing technology's role in government. 

As the first "digital native" generation born after the Internet, and the first to do remote learning at scale, Gen Z is steeped in technology and social media in a way that may influence their politics and expectations.

The county’s $17.08 million budget includes what may be the last disbursements of American Rescue Plan Act funds. These include thousands for broadband, but the county is also applying for a grant to expand access to veterans and seniors.

The city plans to use $75,000 from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to launch its new service that aims to expand the work of EMS responders so they can provide more care and reduce patient hospital visits.

The project, in the city’s far southwestern area, won City Council approval after months of opposition from neighbors who claimed it would endanger the environment. The developer said it would be an economic boon, not a threat.

The funding will go toward geographic expansion and development of artificial intelligence-based tools. The investment is just the latest in the community engagement space, a hot area of government technology.

The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub has received a $27.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. The money will go to semiconductor and technology research at upstate universities and research institutions.

The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities on Tuesday released a study that warns FEMA flooding maps of the state are outdated and makes 30 recommendations and promotes statewide standards on climate resiliency.

Relationships, state CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins said at the State of Technology — California Industry Forum event, “need to be beyond transactional.” With emergent tech like generative AI evolving, she called for “innovative ideas.”

The state is poised to disperse nearly $827 million for broadband expansion in some of the state’s most hard-to-reach places. Gov. Jared Polis’ goal is to connect 99 percent of households to high-speed Internet by 2027.

Answer: You might, if they’re a specialist you wouldn’t get to see otherwise.

In an annual address to New York City Public Schools, Chancellor David Banks called on teachers and administrators to use AI to personalize lessons for students, track their progress and boost operational efficiency.

Philadelphia's largest charter school network had to shut its systems down earlier this week because of suspicious activity from an external party, forcing teachers to make do without Internet.

A public technical college in Wisconsin will use a private donation to make advanced manufacturing equipment available for students and help build their skills and background knowledge with robotics.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills targeting election misinformation Tuesday, even as he hinted at his hesitancy to approve more sweeping regulation of the artificial intelligence industry.

Sims Metal has more than 200 facilities throughout the U.S. and operates in over 15 countries, and its Chesapeake facility now features some of the latest and greatest technology in recycling.

While the majority of these bills will never make it into law, simply taking a look at all the different bills that are in motion can give us insight into policymakers’ current preoccupations.

The Consortium for School Networking and the nonprofit CAST this week released a report on practical steps schools and tech developers can take to ensure new AI tools are accessible to all students.

Indiana is one of the first states to deploy a beta version generative AI chatbot on its official website. Conscientious of unintended consequences, Indiana is focusing on transparency, user feedback and iteration.

The state chief information security officer of nearly eight years was named one of Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers, in part for helping create a collaborative, risk-aware culture.

Data centers are emerging as essential pieces of infrastructure to support the modern, digital, artificial intelligence-driven economy. Electricity, and lots of it, is vital to their growth.

Its secretary of state said Washington has not yet seen any notable deepfakes used to influence an election. But the northwestern state is preparing for such a scenario, including with exercises on combating bad actors.

Answer: You can if you have a brain implant.

County commissioners allocated $6.7 million in 2022 to address recommendations from a study on broadband access. So far, work has included support for digital literacy instruction, including in health care and employment.

The Windy City’s contract for the gun detection service will expire shortly, but two aldermen have launched attempts to extend it. A parliamentary move or a special vote could potentially compel an extension.