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A new coaching platform for teachers designed by a Utah-based nonprofit offers a model for how districts can use AI teletherapy to improve educator well-being and retention. -
A new policy guide from the nonprofit Public Citizen is intended to support the public sector with concrete recommendations on transparent data center projects that are respectful to residents.
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Google users seeking information from the state’s official elections and business registration websites found questionable links instead. A site for the Kansas attorney general was similarly singled out.
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The startup, backed by two government technology veterans and other investors, uses AI to speed up the permitting process as many cities face housing shortages. Bellevue, Wash., is among the company’s early clients.
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It’s not whether there will be one, state Comptroller Sean Scanlon said, but what the fallout will be “when it does pop.” Officials project a $164 million general fund budget surplus for the current fiscal year.
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A public university in Pennsylvania is offering a graduate program with a state teaching endorsement, akin to a micro-credential, in artificial intelligence, denoting their expertise in AI's foundations and implications.
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INRIX’s latest Global Traffic Scorecard finds U.S. traffic at a historic level so far this year. Autonomous vehicles and shared mobility could, however, be a counterbalance against private car use.
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Colleges in Kern County, Calif., are engaging students with story-based lessons in a new VR-based classroom in a mobile trailer, consisting of 16 stations equipped with headsets, a joystick and haptic feedback chairs.
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In response to student demand, a new major at the university will bridge technology, business and communication while blending coursework in computer science, information technology and business strategy.
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Virginia utilities should be able to tap the brakes on new data centers and other big power users if they don’t have the power plants on hand to supply them, a General Assembly panel said.
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Police officials say they are hoping to integrate drones and data analysis with pre-existing cameras, gunshot detectors and license plate readers that are already in use through Flock Safety.
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The state will join others in establishing a C-level artificial intelligence leadership role, as officials look to expand the use of AI tools under clear governance expectations, while ensuring that work follows state priorities.
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Panelists at the California IT in Education conference said school IT leaders will face myriad budgeting challenges in the years ahead, but careful planning, partnerships and consultants could help get them through it.
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The federal measure, which has been referred to committee, would continue the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program that has supported state, local, tribal and territorial governments since 2022.
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Plus, Congress calls on the Trump administration to follow the law for BEAD program funding, AI infrastructure increasingly plays a role in digital equity, stakeholders are calling for reforms to USF, and more.
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A grassroots group opposed to the facility hosted a panel discussion prior to a Howell Township meeting. Speakers discussed potential risks around large-scale data centers and energy requirements.
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Energized by a donation, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s drone program now handles everything from search and rescue to fighting blazes and setting prescribed burns.
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The Olympia Police Department has contacted the vendor and requested their deactivation, which is imminent. The move follows community concerns around issues including privacy and immigration enforcement.
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Before offering its self-driving taxi services, the company will dispatch its all-electric vehicles citywide with humans behind the wheel. It announced expansions into three other U.S. cities Wednesday.
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The U.S. Digital Response, a civic tech organization, has announced the recipients of its 2025 Digital Service Champions Awards, which honor state and local government modernization efforts.
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Beaufort County School District is installing CEIA OPENGATE weapons detection systems to screen all students and visitors at its high school campuses. They will be manned by armed security guards from an outside firm.
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