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Jackson County, Mo., could soon take steps aimed to ensure new data centers are not constructed in unincorporated areas of the county, at least temporarily. -
Statewide, more than 180 law enforcement agencies ― nearly a third of all agencies in Michigan ― now use Flock Safety technology, according to data compiled by the company.
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The National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ fourth look at the chief privacy officer role finds 31 states now have one — but lack of staffing and funding are among the challenges.
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Only a few years after introducing a new e-filing system to let the public know who is funding campaigns and what politicians are beneficiaries of lobbyists’ largesse, the state is looking to replace it.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a new tax credit bill at the University of Colorado Boulder’s JILA Research Institute on Tuesday to further support the quantum industry in the state.
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The state will require students to stow phones during class — a decision that comes as states across the country fight back against excessive teen phone use, citing growing research on its negative impact.
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Social media platforms may be held financially liable for harm caused to California’s minors if a court finds that they knowingly offered products or design features that resulted in harm to minors.
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Two bills related to artificial intelligence governance were passed in the California state Senate on Thursday with unanimous support. Now, Senate bills 892 and 893 will head to the Assembly.
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A new Marin County Civil Grand Jury report recommends that county supervisors consider forming a cybersecurity joint powers authority, serving as a followup to a 2020 report about cyber threats.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently released the Senate's long-promised bipartisan "road map" for the coming age of artificial intelligence, pointing to Western New York as a hub.
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Recreational drone flights are, generally, legal in the Pacific Northwest city. However, hobbyists looking to fly in city parks must secure permission from the city parks director. Much the same is true in Pierce County, which includes Tacoma.
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If signed by Gov. Tim Walz, the state’s standalone tax bill transformed into a thousand-page omnibus would activate a four-year red light and speed safety camera pilot in Minneapolis and Mendota Heights.
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Plus, Nevada gets $250 million for broadband, data unveils the barriers to digital equity for Asian Americans, and the federal government is eyeing 6G.
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Two bills on Internet safety and privacy for children that are now before the New York state Legislature have fierce opposition from tech companies. But Gov. Kathy Hochul said their passage is her “priority.”
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State legislators around the country are tackling the issue of regulating deepfakes, an enormous feat to take on as the law rushes to catch up with the growth of advanced artificial intelligence technology.
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As regulators in the U.S. consider policy born of Big Tech concerns such as data privacy, they should consider how changes could trample small businesses that drive innovation and competition.
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Michigan lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand tax incentives aimed at attracting large data centers, but environmental advocates warn that the plans could hurt the state's water and electricity supply.
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After a state Supreme Court suggestion, lawmakers amended the state’s biometric privacy law Thursday. If signed by the governor, the law would limit damages collection to when biometric information is collected or disclosed without consent.
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State legislators have agreed on what should be done about protecting residents from artificial intelligence, and against the use of deepfakes in elections. Proposed laws taking action on each have gone to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature.
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A proposed $8 billion IT budget, 3 percent lower than current spending, prompted questions from lawmakers about why IT infrastructure and development are targeted for cuts in 2025, while salaries will rise.
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In an effort to force collaboration on data privacy and online safety laws, two Congressional representatives propose doing away with part of a U.S. law that shields technology and social media platforms from liability for user-generated content.
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