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State governments are expected to deploy AI in 2026 with an increased focus on returns on investment as they face complex policymaking restrictions enacted by a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. -
The United States Tech Force is being led by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to recruit and train technologists for service across multiple federal agencies. It is structured as a two-year program.
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A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy.
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Plus, the Pew Charitable Trusts launches Opportunity Broadband; the National Urban League releases a new digital equity white paper; and New York City Open Data Week 2022 is now underway.
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A Romanian hacker will go before a Texas jury after stealing and selling millions of credit card numbers through malware. The hacker was extradited from his home country to Texas on March 3.
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At the urging of numerous governments and the European Union, social media companies are swiftly shutting down Russian propaganda and disinformation campaigns using lessons learned from the 2016 U.S. election.
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Plus, why this weekly column has a new name, the NTIA awards $277 million in grants to enhance broadband in 12 states, and a new Illinois broadband program announces its inaugural cohort.
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Identifying the areas with the greatest need for Internet connectivity is a tricky proposition, and existing FCC maps remain inadequate. Some state and local governments are forging ahead with their own efforts.
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In his 2022 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden discussed technology’s part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, improving American infrastructure, and its impacts on the mental health of children.
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A federal judge has decided a $20M wrongful death lawsuit against SpaceX will not go forward. The main defense against the suit was that the death involved neither SpaceX's property nor its employees.
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Connecticut Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden said the state will eliminate any Russian-owned assets from its retirement plans and trust funds. The decision is as much about protest as it is business sense.
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International hacker group Anonymous has declared cyber war against Russia in light of the country's Ukraine invasion. After the announcement, the Russian Ministry of Defense website went down.
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A cybersecurity researcher believes that the likelihood of Russian hackers targeting Huntsville's power and Internet grid will continue to grow as the U.S. condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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One organization is challenging university STEM students "to create innovative technology solutions that improve the quality of life for injured veterans, first responders, and others who have served our nation."
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In a recent opinion article, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis called for private companies and federal government to assume more responsibility for creating a secure cyber space.
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Federal officials announced nearly $300 million in new grant money meant to expand access to high-speed Internet, part of a larger ongoing effort to make broadband more widely available across the country.
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Plus, the Colorado Broadband Office is planning to connect more than 99 percent of households in the state, Arizona is investing $68.1 million in connectivity, and lawmakers ask the FCC to translate broadband labels.
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Local jurisdictions should consider developing electric vehicle charging plans to compete for federal grants designed to expand EV charging in not only major corridors but also cities and counties.
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U.S. organizations should up their defenses for the possibility of a Russian cyber attack or misinformation campaign, CISA says. Russian cyber strategies against Ukraine and its allies could evolve.
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The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday it will continue to use its face recognition software deemed controversial for being required to verify the identities of taxpayers to log on to its website.
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The debate over the form and scope of a U.S. privacy law is still underway, and experts are divided when it comes to enforcement. Some believe a standalone agency would best enforce any new rules.
