Artificial Intelligence

In a recent presentation to the Alaska Board of Education, the state education commissioner inadvertently demonstrated the importance of AI literacy by relying on an AI chatbot that fabricated citations.

While generative AI is still in the early days of government implementation, it's important for public-sector leaders to lay groundwork for successful use and adoption.

Spurred by public demand for school safety after the Uvalde shooting that killed 19 people, the broadband company Wytec International is developing AI-powered sensors to pinpoint nearby gunshots and notify authorities.

Experts warned media outlets that artificial intelligence would wreak havoc on the 2024 election by manipulating the truth and confusing voters. So far, it appears some of the concern was overblown.

More than 100 people crowded into the third floor of a downtown San Francisco office building Saturday morning to seek ways to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to tackle daunting social problems.

Several recent studies highlight what is happening in the public and private sectors regarding artificial intelligence initiatives, along with detailing barriers and cybersecurity challenges to address.

Veo, a shared, electric scooter and bicycle provider in numerous cities around the nation, is using technology from Captur to ensure its devices are parked properly. The process is customized according to local regulations.

The Gates Foundation’s Allan Golston outlines a vision for equitable opportunities and the future of the American dream. As the transformative power of generative AI becomes clear, equitable access to education and jobs remains crucial.

Aldermen are set to vote next week on hiring an expert to help create a strategy on the use of generative artificial intelligence. The Finance Committee recently recommended hiring International Data Corp. to consult on a GenAI road map; the full City Council looked at a contract this week and it could get more discussion before a vote.

Cybersecurity is around-the-clock work, but panelists at the Southern Florida Digital Government Summit offered several ideas for keeping operations secure. Generative artificial intelligence, one official said, is moving humans away from operations.

Tech giants are bracing for changes, including a revamp of the government’s approach to artificial intelligence, an influential role for Elon Musk and other changes from the status quo under Biden.

A new data-sharing platform at UC San Diego will bring the latest research and technology on wildfire ecology into one place, allowing researchers, government officials and other experts to collaborate on solutions.

Transit pilot projects in Los Angeles and Chicago are deploying camera technology to identify vehicles blocking bus lanes and issue citations. The programs are designed to make the services more efficient.

A Nov. 7 panel discussion between experts at Rogers State University in Oklahoma will cover the potential of AI in business and education, as well as ethical concerns with it, such as how it uses private data to learn.

An advanced computer science course at Amador Valley High School in California gives students hands-on experience with emerging technologies. One project challenged them to create an AI-powered fact-checker.

A new AI-powered tool from the ed-tech company Edia tracks student attendance and family contact information, sending parents a personalized text within minutes of an unexpected absence.

The supplier of public safety tech wants to help police crack down on the illegal automotive stunts, which have resulted in deaths and injuries. The new tool also provides real-time law enforcement alerts.

A new language translation solution in Athens-Clarke County, Ga., aims to expand voter access and turnout by residents with limited English proficiency. Ensuring everyone can participate is vital, the county elections director said.