Emerging Tech

A new survey from the National Association of State Technology Directors shows how 42 states are using artificial intelligence, how they plan to use it and what may inhibit progress.

The state has signed a memorandum of understanding with the technology company to use AI in driving innovation and economic development, and to provide training for community college students and others.

Government Technology dug deep into artificial intelligence policies, legislation and lawmaker-mandated projects across the U.S. to uncover what local governments are doing about the booming technology.

Research from CivicPulse shows many of the 1,219 U.S. counties with no public electric vehicle charging infrastructure are mostly rural with fewer than 25,000 residents. But more populous counties, too, lack chargers.

New high-resolution images of a wildfire west of Loveland, Colo., that were captured by a stratospheric microballoon could help first responders validate real-time fire data. The project documented the state’s largest wildfire of 2024.

The Beta District’s new executive director lays out the nascent Central Ohio ecosystem’s vision for growth in areas like mobility and agriculture. The sectors, he said, “are definitely tied together.”

A National Integrated Ballistic Information Network van, one of just two such mobile units in the country, gives police better access to information on firearms used in crimes. In service less than three months, it has already generated leads.

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, which serves residents in two Northern California counties, is using the devices at all its bus stops to identify vehicles that are illegally parked. The program began Wednesday.

As the U.S. becomes more diverse, emergency call centers are responding to more non-English speakers. Prepared and its competitors are using AI to power more capable, real-time translation.

Residents of the Buckeye State gained the ability Wednesday to add their driver’s licenses to their Apple Wallets — and more than 75,000 had done so by late Friday, the state said.

A report on trends in the public sector reveals state and local government IT departments are looking to implement ITIL best practices and ITIL-aligned tools to better serve citizens.

Similar to cities and states, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration recommended governments be open toward artificial intelligence — but called for risk monitoring in larger AI models.

The company behind the cryptocurrency mine, Blockfusion Ventures, is exploring powering the endeavor by a nuclear microreactor. A “technical assessment” of “advanced power supply systems” for its data center is on the way.

The Midwest state is the fifth in the nation to enable residents to take their licenses digital. But officials said Wednesday that does not replace a physical ID — which is still needed for driving and interacting with law enforcement.

The California Department of Human Resources has released professional development courses in generative artificial intelligence. The classes were created with InnovateUS, which worked with New Jersey on similar courses.

The Alabama Blockchain Study Commission, created by legislative resolution in May, met for the first time Tuesday. State lawmakers, and public- and private-sector representatives chose its leaders.

The National Association of Counties’ AI Exploratory Committee has released a report for local governments on integrating artificial intelligence. It offers use cases, and examines risks and opportunities.

Tulsa Innovation Labs has received a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to develop an innovation hub that will look at ramping up advanced manufacturing for autonomous systems, from agriculture to transportation.