Policy
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to limit states’ abilities to enact AI-related policy that could be deemed “burdensome.” Experts argue the action is illegal. -
The state legislation would allow the inmates to get remote employment with approved businesses and companies that choose to participate in the yet-unnamed program.
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Plus, legislation could improve digital skills training in workforce development programs, the bipartisan Wi-Fi Caucus relaunched, digital literacy work continues at the local level, and more.
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The average data center requires a power supply of 100 megawatts, an Akron-based company told Pennsylvania utility regulators, and that’s more than four times the energy load of the University of Pittsburgh.
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A state-by-state AI policy scan from the Council of State Governments offers a clear and comparative view of the AI governance landscape across the U.S., even as the federal government eyes restrictions.
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This push is for a moratorium on state AI laws either in the annual defense policy bill or through an executive order directing the Justice Department to challenge the state-level laws.
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Plus, broadband permitting legislation advances in the U.S. Congress, a project aims to expand connectivity to boost agriculture technology adoption, Oklahoma has kicked off a fiber project and more.
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As municipalities move to enact ordinances related to data center construction, a few communities are turning to ballot measures. At the state level, however, some lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation.
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the PILLAR Act, which reauthorizes CISA’s cybersecurity grant program through 2033 but does not specify an amount for the potential funding.
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President Trump called for a federal standard governing oversight of artificial intelligence and warned that varied regulation at the state level risked slowing the development of an emerging technology.
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The Nevada Legislature has approved Assembly Bill 1, which would affirm a statewide Security Operations Center and expand the cyber workforce. It now awaits Gov. Joe Lombardo’s signature.
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The eastern Washington city will likely enter the ranks of municipalities barring the use of so-called algorithmic software that recommends rent increases based on shared, private data.
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State-level enthusiasm for AI regulation has surged in the absence of a unified, national approach, but some state leaders worry that a complicated mosaic of rules will be an obstacle to tech developers.
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It was pulled from consideration this spring, but City Council members are now reconsidering a ban on the use of algorithms to set residential rents. A key issue is whether it would discourage housing developers.
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Plus, the Network Equipment Transparency Act passed in the U.S. Senate, San Francisco is expanding its free Wi-Fi network, Alabama has made progress on the construction of its middle-mile network, and more.
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The county, which is home to Chicago, has partnered with AidKit to issue $1,000 cash grants to homeowners there who are facing sharp property tax increases.
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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.
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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.
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Plus, Arkansas is offering technology training to residents, North Carolina is investing in recovering broadband infrastructure after Hurricane Helene, rural broadband legislation has been introduced, and more.
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California's tech companies, the epicenter of the state's economy, sent politicians a loud message this year: Back down from restrictive artificial intelligence regulation or they'll leave.
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Some say that what began as a modest incentive meant to foster economic development in a nascent field became a billion-dollar windfall of questionable effectiveness.
