Artificial Intelligence

A North Carolina school district this week organized a generative AI "prompt-a-thon" to help students build AI literacy through discussing, designing and experimenting with various programs.

With hospitals and researchers around the globe racing to use AI tools as part of a technological gold rush poised to redefine medicine, the Mayo Clinic is seeking to become a leader.

They join 15 municipalities from around the world, chosen to join the organization’s 10-month City Data Alliance program to strengthen digital infrastructure, help steer AI implementation and boost collaboration.

A report from CivicPlus reveals residents’ opinions on local governments. Expectations for municipalities’ digital experiences are high, but satisfaction rates remain low — which accessibility could improve.

The education-focused AI tool from Anthropic is now easier to access through Amazon’s cloud platform. Universities already working with AWS can leverage their established AWS agreements and manage subscriptions centrally.

The Department of Corrections’ new solution, with AI, is an intuitive chat assistant. It is helping staff boost productivity and safety, advising on issues including recidivism and correcting metadata.

The Public Defender’s Office is getting a new system to assist in processing its growing caseload. County commissioners approved spending $173,000 for software with artificial intelligence to aid in discovery.

The fresh capital is yet another big investor bet on emergency response technology, including artificial intelligence. The round also underscores how public equity continues to emphasize the gov tech space.

The Cyberinfrastructure Alliance for Oregon is part of a larger effort to develop computing infrastructure across public state universities and enable research and innovation in next-gen tech like machine learning and AI.

North Carolina's Department of State Treasurer experimented with giving state workers access to ChatGPT to track down lost money and double check local budgets. The tool saved employees time, but there were roadblocks.

New Chief Jason Stugelmeyer, a department veteran, is looking to improve its efficiency. Increasing technology use around report generation is one such potential area; using drones to improve officer safety is another.

A recent AI listening session in Washington, D.C., revealed a common trend in public sentiment around AI: The technology should be used to ease the experience of accessing digital government services.

Sixty-three projects funded by the California State University system are experimenting with generative AI, from single-course pilots to full program overhauls, and producing open resources for others to consult.

Off-the-shelf AI solutions like ChatGPT and Gemini are often too error-prone for effective use in the public sector. AI tools built on smaller, private data sets are more accurate and reliable for mission-driven agencies.

Plus, a program will provide Internet access to low-income New Yorkers, New Mexico has seen gains in broadband speeds, the National Governors Association is calling on Congress to fund broadband investments, and more.

State and college technology leaders examined how to use artificial intelligence most effectively at the recent Texas Digital Government Summit in Austin. Off the shelf, one said, may not always be the best solution.

Recognizing that complex admissions processes and expensive consultations were a barrier to college for many, a senior at Pine Creek High School made a website with an AI chatbot to answer students’ questions.

Luzerne County employees will start learning how to use an artificial intelligence program to improve county services, with around 35 to 40 county employees slated to learn how to use Microsoft 365 GCC.