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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. -
New technology is helping digitize the credit card account management and accounts payable processes for the small Idaho city. Doing so has saved more than 100 staff hours a month.
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The state Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy is working with an AI-powered health platform to support faster prescription renewals for state residents with chronic conditions.
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Having notched early success in piloting generative AI, leaders at the California Department of Transportation are realizing the need for a comprehensive approach to a massive storehouse of data.
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The Springfield Township Board of Trustees has enacted a 180-day moratorium barring data center plans from being approved or even accepted for review. If deemed necessary, the time period could be extended.
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A new two-way, real-time translation service is part of the city of Hartford's transition to Google Workspace from the Microsoft Suite platform, and is projected to save the city $2.1 million over the next five years.
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The endeavor is intended to train thousands of staffers on AI fundamentals using real-world applications, through a collaboration with InnovateUS. Other state and local governments are engaged in similar training.
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Artificial intelligence tools need at least as much scrutiny as social media. They risk opening the door to a decline in students’ critical thinking skills and giving too much power to technology rather than teachers.
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During a webinar this week hosted by PowerSchool, ed-tech experts urged districts to adopt proactive training and data practices that integrate cybersecurity and ethical AI use across all levels.
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Residents concerned by their potential for high water and electricity use are organizing, as the Pavilion Township Planning Commission prepares to consider changing zoning ordinances to allow the facilities, in November.
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The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is deploying more AI-powered gun detection technology at its transit centers, following the addition of more armed officers and a panic button pilot project.
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Programs like Purdue's DIAL Ventures and Iowa State University's Start Something connect students with corporate partners or startups in emerging areas like soil analytics and drone pesticide application.
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The city recently held a conference that brought together government workers and leaders of artificial intelligence companies to discuss ways to implement the technology in the public sector.
