Artificial Intelligence

A new large language model out of China purports to exceed ChatGPT's reasoning powers at a fraction of the cost. This reinforces artificial intelligence as the key technological frontier for education and other sectors.

The city has strengthened its cybersecurity efforts, using artificial intelligence to analyze more than 1 million pieces of incoming communication and protecting employees from impersonation attempts and data theft.

The company’s new step-by-step wayfinding app is available to users of the Washington, D.C., transit system. It spans 11,000 bus stops on 325 routes, as well as 98 rail stations, and does not collect personal data.

Cal State’s deputy vice-chancellor of academic and student affairs, its chief information officer, and a San Francisco State University anthropology professor take different stances on a $16.9 million AI initiative.

New laws in California and the European Union that promote AI literacy both emphasize that it's not just about technical knowledge, but also critical thinking skills to assess AI’s appropriate use in different contexts.

Artificial intelligence can help grant applicants identify which funds best match a project, generate drafts of persuasive text, ensure necessary criteria are met, and aggregate data to follow up with funders.

The new Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford University will conduct and collect research on AI tools for schools. The hope is to give K-12 leaders easier access to evidence about what works — and what doesn’t.

The process is well underway in the state, with just three agencies remaining to be consolidated. The undertaking will support other advances in state technology, in areas including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Iowa’s governor believes the state’s government is “too big” and is now following in the footsteps of the presidential administration by creating a statewide DOGE task force to reduce spending.

OpenGov, which gained major backing last year from Cox Enterprises, has made its 10th acquisition. Ignatius technology helps public agencies deal with grants, infrastructure, compliance and disaster-related operations.

The state’s AI and Analytics Center of Excellence has issued an initial report recommending ways to use the technology thoughtfully to affect policy, workforce and the economy. It also shows potential areas of impact.

Through a combination of vehicle, drone and in-person imagery, the New York State Electric & Gas company is examining its infrastructure. The work will be used to recommend equipment replacement and upgrades.

Hoping to avoid name mispronunciations that had marred many students' experiences in past ceremonies, West Chester contracted with Tassel for professionally recorded announcements, but some students objected.

The state economic development agency has debuted a new division, Louisiana Innovation. Its responsibilities will include developing the Louisiana Institute for Artificial Intelligence, a nonprofit.

Officials at the port of Corpus Christi, Texas, have used generative artificial intelligence, geospatial data and a video game engine to show work as it happens in 3D, internally and to law enforcement.

By using digital twins and integrating artificial intelligence into its procurement process, the state has been able to cut inefficiencies, get better pricing and drive transparency.

The company already has a pilot site in Texas and is circling locations in Pennsylvania, Oregon and Wisconsin, its chief financial officer said. Stargate could represent a $500 billion investment in cutting-edge AI.

The coalition is a relatively new but growing group that promotes the responsible use of AI in the public sector. It has teamed with Pavilion, which offers a platform for shareable contracts, on this fresh data-building push.