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Lee E. Micai, a longtime technologist in Mercer County government, has been named to the role, which he said entails responsibilities previously assigned to the head of IT. His tenure began last month. -
Tarek Tomes, who is also commissioner of Minnesota IT Services, will leave in mid-March for a tech role in higher education. When he does, Deputy Commissioner Jon Eichten will step in as interim CIO.
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As part of a 10-county pilot, the local government fully implemented the technology Jan. 29. Its GPS, GIS and improved cellphone technology offer additional accuracy during emergencies.
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A Pennsylvania police official can’t fully guarantee that data lost amid the Jan. 3 deletion of information on state government servers will not result in the withdrawal of charges in criminal cases for lack of evidence.
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On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a ban on social media for kids under 16 and lawmakers introduced new legislation that would let 14- and 15-year-olds access social media with a parent’s consent. The ban would still apply to children 13 and under.
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Missouri launched a data visualization tool last month after educators and families repeatedly requested an easier way to view and understand student achievement and growth indicators for local schools.
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Two years in, officials are calling San Francisco’s Text Before Tow program — which lets residents sign up to get a text if their car is about to be towed — a success. Only 130 texts have gone out to participants, but more than half resulted in a vehicle being saved from an impending tow.
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After lengthy contract talks, the city will keep the gunshot detection system in place through September. But critics say it disproportionately harms people of color and some attorneys argue it shouldn’t be used in court cases.
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Beverly Vista Middle School students in California used an artificial-intelligence program to fabricate nude images of people using real faces. Some experts say the legality of this has yet to be tested in court.
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TR Sheehan, a longtime Wyoming executive serving for a second time as interim CIO, is working to understand what citizens need from their government and providing them with technology-based solutions to do just that.
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Speakers said AI will be part of many people's jobs, and they stressed the importance of prioritizing AI in the classroom so as not to create a new "digital divide" between students who do and don't know how to use it.
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The York County School Division is working with Old Dominion University's Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center to build virtual-reality modules for students to practice languages in real-world scenarios.
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The free app that identifies and tracks individual fish will launch in the spring through tu.org, allowing the national nonprofit to put its members to work helping researchers spot trends in coldwater fish populations.
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Elections officials and law enforcement officers are hashing out how to stop the threat by investigating who is behind the source and issuing correct information to the public.
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The California Public Utilities Commission recently stated in a disposition letter that Waymo's driverless taxis can begin picking up fared passengers immediately in certain areas in the state.
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Major developments regarding implanting chips in human brains have been announced in 2024. Will this procedure become widespread? Are precautions — or even regulations — needed?
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Speakers Thursday at a webinar organized by the North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association (NABSA) discussed how micromobility, including bike-share systems and e-bikes, is becoming part of larger transportation ecosystems — and securing public funding.
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With an executive order Thursday, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee called for creation of an Artificial Intelligence Task Force and centers of excellence for AI and data. Goals include operational efficiencies and improved service delivery.
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While VR hardware costs remain a major adoption barrier for K-12, experts say the technologies could provide an outlet for students with autism or social anxiety to practice social and emotional skills.
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Riverside-based ElDorado National—California (ENC), a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., of Wisconsin, will wind down its business. Its clients include the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
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The bill would bar people under 16 from setting up accounts on most social media platforms. House Speaker Paul Renner and Gov. Ron DeSantis are collaborating to address the latter’s concerns, which include protecting parental rights.
