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As artificial intelligence continues to transform how organizations handle data, government stands to benefit immensely, provided it is able to store and manage data in secure and cost-effective ways.

Metro Atlanta faced an onslaught of data center development projects in 2024, but it seems the busy year for high-tech computer storage facilities saved its largest proposal for last.

The Florida Department of Education will use a new web portal to assess and address the behavioral issues of students statewide, according to the safety software company Versaterm.

A new data system in Washington, D.C., will track student outcomes from preschool through post-secondary education and employment, potentially informing decisions by parents, employers and community partners.

Technology leaders from schools across California last week explained the importance of data governance and best practices, including setting up a steering committee, formalizing policies and training staff.

Once several were damaged, local officials decided they needed to clarify what these sensors were and weren’t. Last year, the town posted a small sign beneath many clarifying their function.

A new survey of federal chief data officers conducted by the Data Foundation and Deloitte reveals the need for more governmentwide clarity and guidance in the face of rapid artificial intelligence growth.

After the state replaced Houston ISD's superintendent and school board last year, open records requests to the district more than doubled. Some parents want the district to bring back an online dashboard of attendance data.

Michigan lawmakers have approved a bill that exempts data centers which make at least $250 million in capital investment from sales and uses taxes on equipment through at least 2050.

The site plan for the addition, a five-building facility, was approved by the town’s planning board, but the approval is pending upon the company’s compliance with sewer and noise issues.

The city and county of Denver has chosen to hire from within for the role, which was created this summer. Sean Greer, Denver's IT director of service delivery, was selected and started work this week.

One Kentucky city is proving that generative AI projects are within reach for even small municipalities. At a cost of less than $200, Covington has launched a quirky LLM-powered chatbot to boost economic development.

A task force of parents, educators, students and community leaders found Colorado's school accountability system needs work. Recommendations include modernizing state assessments and a dashboard of performance data.

Court access advocates and journalists laud the benefits of allowing the public to remotely view court records, saying it increases transparency and accommodates timely reporting on newsworthy events.

A new data-sharing agreement between the Sacramento Office of Education, Elk Grove Unified School District and several local colleges aims to deliver actionable insights for boosting enrollment and graduation rates.

A company planning to build a new data center in Denver will no longer seek a $9 million tax break from the city after the proposed deal raised questions among officials about water and energy usage.

New York City is using automated data feeds and streamlined processes to improve transparency. The innovative approach offers lessons for other governments seeking to avoid costly legal battles and promote public trust.

A recent university research study on state government chatbots highlights their potential to optimize workloads, enhance communication and reduce waits. They're becoming essential, but challenges around feedback and privacy could impact that.