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State governments are expected to deploy AI in 2026 with an increased focus on returns on investment as they face complex policymaking restrictions enacted by a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. -
Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state's power grid Friday, approving Georgia Power's request for nearly 10,000 megawatts of new energy capacity.
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The federal government’s large annual defense act steps into staffing issues within the Space Force, requiring roughly equal staffing between operational and acquisition positions.
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A piece of proposed state legislation likely to get a Senate vote next week would bolster consumer privacy laws by inhibiting the type of customer information large companies can collect and keep.
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Ohio’s AI-specific regulatory proposal, Senate Bill 163, has accrued some support from across the aisle and strong advocacy from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the state's top law enforcement official.
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A new report from the Center for Digital Government identifies the fundamentals that agencies need to advance the effective use of data in government.
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The new plan includes revised policy informed by the nearly 40 AI pilot projects already underway. The city will also be hiring a new AI leadership position to implement the updated plan.
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has released a legislative framework that would let AI developers waive some regulations in an effort to advance new technologies, but experts warn there are privacy and security risks.
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President Donald Trump’s fossil-fueled AI agenda could shape how states and cities power their own AI projects. Community leaders face a balancing act between reliability, community concerns and innovation goals.
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“Smart cities” were just the start. Now, as technology evolves and new threats — wildfires, hurricanes, cyber attacks — mount, system interoperability is the answer for cities that are resilient, equitable and adaptable.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed legislation that amends a previously passed state AI law. The original aims to enact safeguards against high-risk AI systems, while the new bill delays enforcement.
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In a split vote on Tuesday, the Frederick County Council voted to approve a bill that will create a special zoning mechanism for data centers and the electric substations that power them.
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A new survey from Boston University revealed that respondents support enacting protections against deepfakes — AI-generated images or videos depicting something that did not happen. Their backing is bipartisan.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed three bills aimed at preventing sexual harassment by making it a crime to create and distribute generative AI images or videos that feature a specific person in sexual situations.
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An Illinois audit found that a popular provider of license plate reading technology violated data protection law. In response, the company paused all federal pilot projects and outlined new distinct search permissions.
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The City Council on Thursday called for a special council meeting, set for Friday afternoon, to consider banning data center building projects for one year.
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Plus, tribal nations face connectivity gaps, Durham, N.C., is delivering hot spots to residents, Nebraska libraries expand skills training, and fiber expansion provides connectivity to states in the Midwest.
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Safeguards to AI’s development and use in Colorado must be drafted with surgical precision — enough to address concerns effectively without smothering the technology in the state.
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Lawmakers are preparing four bills to amend Colorado’s first-in-the-nation artificial intelligence regulations, which seek to prevent discrimination when companies use AI to make various decisions.
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A new report from the Center for Digital Government uncovers how states are approaching key issues like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data governance. It further explores how states are redefining resilience.
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The move comes after weeks of consternation from residents, reports alleging pollution concerns, and allegations that the data center site was largely owned by a relative of St. Charles’ mayor.
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