Policy
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The new federal AI Action Plan aims to secure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. Its policies address a range of issues, including worker displacement. Experts have concerns about its impact on state policy.
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The bill would ban Wisconsin employees from downloading and using apps on state-owned devices that are owned by foreign companies in countries deemed to be adversaries of the U.S.
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The measure, which passed the U.S. House with broad bipartisan support after clearing the Senate, is now on track to become law. President Trump lobbied Republicans to support it.
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As new learning methods are developed, the boundary between what is artificial intelligence and what is simply traditional computing methods keeps shifting.
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In accordance with President Joe Biden’s 2023 executive order on artificial intelligence, the federal government is moving forward with key actions — namely, the creation of an AI safety consortium.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is aligning with national trends on AI regulation, establishing a task force via executive order to examine the current and future applications of the technology in state government.
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Robocalls using artificial intelligence to fake human voices are illegal, federal authorities have ruled, two days after New Hampshire launched a criminal probe into calls spoofing the voice of President Biden.
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Plus, Alabama announces $188 million for broadband; California sees digital discrimination legislation introduced; Phoenix opens a digital skills training center; and more.
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To develop organizational maturity in an IT agency, leaders must foster a culture of continuous improvement and create a safe space for staff to try new ideas.
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An order signed by Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser today takes three specific actions to advance the government’s adoption of artificial intelligence. The plan aims to align the technology with the District’s core values.
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Pennsylvania senators tried to take a deep dive into how data loss on state government computer servers occurred last month but were only able to ferret out a few more details from the governor on Wednesday.
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The Biden administration recently shut down an effort spearheaded by Big Tech to use trade negotiations to override Congress’ efforts to end mega-platforms’ abuses of workers and consumers.
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A proposal to create a cyberstalking task force is before state lawmakers for the third year in a row. The task force would be charged with developing best practices for preventing online harassment and for treating victims.
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In a hearing titled “Navigating the Future of Artificial Intelligence,” lawmakers heard testimony from experts at IBM, TechNet and Harrisburg University — as well as testimony directly from ChatGPT.
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Getting congestion pricing plans past the public opinion stage may require refocusing the conversation around how traffic flows will improve, rather than any potential benefits to the planet.
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Since the Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon over allegations of anti-competitive and monopolistic behavior, the two parties have debated the schedule, the scope and the rationale of the case itself.
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Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania state house recently met with representatives of municipal governments, industry and academia last week to discuss cybersecurity threats to vital systems and infrastructure.
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As artificial intelligence integrate across almost all sectors, lawmakers are working to safeguard their constituents against potential biases and set ethical standards around the technology.
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The lawmaker wants to change a key piece of federal law that shields Internet companies like X, Facebook and Snapchat from lawsuits over user posts, a protection considered the lifeblood of social media.
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A coalition of environmental and Native American groups won an appeal in a 2021 lawsuit against state and county officials over SpaceX's recurring closures of Boca Chica beach for Starship testing and launches.
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Plus, registration has closed for Net Inclusion 2024, Oklahoma and Kansas get funding for broadband, and a report seeks to uncover the best broadband technology investment.