Artificial Intelligence

States are issuing new guidelines for artificial intelligence in school at a rapid pace, but ed-tech leaders say many of the policies lack the vision needed for deeper classroom transformation.

Because artificial intelligence is always learning, its introduction in government means agencies must continually adapt as well, as must leaders who want to evolve their management styles.

Building foundational pedagogical techniques for the teaching of AI, with no baseline, no historical data and no trials, will be complicated. Ohio’s regulatory framework is a good place for other states to start.

People are less worried about AI taking humans’ jobs than they once were, but introducing bots to the public-sector workplace has brought new questions around integration, ethics and management.

A new multi-agency effort is intended to bring AI tools to residents, to simplify access to benefits, reduce child poverty and improve housing access. The endeavor will let staffers embed AI in daily workflows.

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.

Colleges and universities that thrive in the era of artificial intelligence will be those that see AI not as a threat but as an opportunity to advance economic mobility through accessible, personalized education.

Staff from the Southern California city, from Fairfield, Calif., and South Bend, Ind., examined the reasons why technology projects were unsuccessful at the recent GovAI Coalition Summit.

Through its new AI in Education Network, the American Institutes for Research aims to give educators and policymakers a clearer understanding of how AI tools are performing in real-world settings.

A new report examines state work on AI and highlights actions government leaders can take to help drive AI adoption, from equipping the workforce to fostering research in support of the technology’s use.

The new Heartland AI Caucus unites six states under bipartisan leadership to shape regional AI strategies and foster innovation. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee are founding members.

Starting this spring, students at Broken Arrow High School and Broken Arrow Virtual Academy in Oklahoma will be able to take an AI Foundations class, which will include lessons on coding and storytelling through data.

A south Texas school district developed digital responsibility guidelines and a vetting process for AI tools. Its teachers now use several AI apps like Snorkl and Eureka Math to engage students and give instant feedback.

Proposed by the state Department of Information Resources, the code would apply to all state agencies and local entities that procure, develop or deploy AI technology. It is now available for public comment.

A new report by the nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology urges schools to balance efficiency gains with privacy, legal requirements and ethical considerations when utilizing AI in the IEP development process.

Boston’s new 311 system replaces one that could no longer deliver on the city’s needs. The no-code platform leverages AI to help officials be more efficient and agile as these needs evolve.

AI technology is quickly placing itself at the center of digital government tools. But the goals in using it remain the same: improving efficiency, saving money and achieving better outcomes for residents.

In the scramble to adopt and make the most of artificial intelligence tools, K-12 districts would do well to first ask student families and teachers what problems need solving, then develop a strategic vision.