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Answer: Fake job postings and AI impersonations, among others.

Three months into Texas' statewide ban on cellphones in school, officials are observing noticeable differences on campuses, but some say students need opportunities to learn what appropriate use of technology looks like.

Hear how public agencies are using AI built for government to streamline services, reduce friction and meet rising resident expectations.

Starting next year, Cy-Fair ISD in Texas will offer a fully online school, a program to accommodate scheduling conflicts and advanced courses, and a program with tuition-based courses outside of the regular school day.

Providers in St. Louis were awarded the money through the Missouri Department of Health’s Crisis Counseling Program, which has for decades been funded by FEMA to help build hope and resiliency in disaster survivors.

An analysis by PennLive found that the state's two largest cyber schools are substantially less transparent than similarly sized traditional school districts, while some smaller cyber charters are even more transparent.

City councilors in Bangor, Maine, decided to remove the option for public comments at city meetings via Zoom after four weeks of disruptions by agitators who joined meetings under fake names.

The Connecticut ACLU is demanding officials turn off automatic license plate reader cameras across the state until laws are passed to prevent misuse of personal data collected by the surveillance.

A project from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research builds electrically conductive sensor wire into pavement, which allows for regular monitoring of road conditions without disrupting traffic.

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.

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.

Self-driving vehicles from the California-based company have been on the move for months in the capital city. The state, however, does not yet have a government agency to provide independent regulatory oversight.

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.

The initiative will provide grants to aid Internet service providers in repairing and rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Communities in western North Carolina were hard hit by the storm.

RapidSOS, backed by Black Rock, acquired the Canadian company as gov tech suppliers race to sell the last tools for emergency calls and responses. It follows a larger Axon acquisition announced last week.

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.

Previously both CIO and CISO for Dallas, Brian Gardner has been heading cybersecurity in Austin since May. Here he explains the challenges of navigating a new city as well as emerging threats like data poisoning.

Answer: In orbit.

A Michigan school district is the latest to join a federal class-action lawsuit against the cloud software company PowerSchool, alleging the company did not take sufficient precautions to protect student data.

Inundated with parent interest in a virtual schooling option, Commonwealth Charter Academy hasn't been too concerned about transparency or responsiveness in its board meetings, according to some parents and staff.

AI 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.

The Lagunitas Creek Spawner Dashboard is a resource offered by the Marin Municipal Water District, and it shows nesting grounds for coho, chinook, pink and chum salmon as well as steelhead trout.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is the latest agency to train at LSU's National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, which uses virtual reality tech.

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.