Policy

Building an AI program is a daunting proposition, but government has to start somewhere. From strengthening cybersecurity to improving 311, a handful of early adopters are finding safe and practical uses.

The Alabama Genetic Privacy Data Act, now under consideration by legislators, would require DNA testing companies to get consent from consumers before sharing their genetic information. Currently, no such privacy guarantee exists in the state.

As many schools have already banned cellphone use during class, governors and legislators in at least half a dozen states are pushing their schools to follow suit — through persuasion or by law.

After Florida banned phones in schools, governors and legislators in at least a half-dozen other states are pushing their own schools to follow suit — through persuasion or by law.

San Jose, Calif., has announced several steps to shape AI governance, including an open letter to stakeholders, a resource toolkit and an invitation to participate in its growing GovAI Coalition. A meeting is set for next Wednesday.

Making good on the promise of generative AI requires a foundation of clean data and clear policies. Chief data officers and AI experts weigh in on practical ways to build a strong program.

Four months after a similar ballot measure narrowly failed, Duluth School District is asking voters to approve $5.2 million in taxes annually over 10 years for technology, cybersecurity and learning.

A private research university in Houston, Texas, will participate in an initiative led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop safety protocols for AI and ways to identify AI-generated material.

At a recent roundtable discussion with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, school administrators said students appear to be more engaged, more social and mentally healthier since being separated from their smartphones during the day.

With the primaries in the rearview and the general election eight months away, lawmakers have introduced bills focusing on AI's potential to confuse and deceive voters, and otherwise disrupt democracy.

A key legislative committee this week approved a framework for regulating the nascent artificial intelligence industry in an attempt to make the technology more transparent and accountable.

The strategy federal departments released Tuesday would prioritize public spending on key freight corridors and ports, and catalyze private investment in the infrastructure needed to accelerate adoption of emission-free big rigs.

The European Parliament held a vote on the EU AI Act Wednesday in which a majority of members voted to adopt the regulation — marking the establishment of a model in artificial intelligence regulation for governments worldwide.

A Georgia House bill looks to follow the lead of states like Mississippi and Virginia and require users of certain websites to submit identification — such as a driver's license — before accessing them.

Red light and speed cameras in the Constitution State are heavily regulated — but automated license plate readers are not. Proponents highlight their role in finding vehicles and people, but critics raise concerns about privacy and surveillance.

A frequent criticism by San Francisco officials as driverless robotaxis became common on city streets has been that California's laws and regulations have been slow to catch up to the new reality.

A state Senate committee backed legislation — which has already passed the House — to suspend sales tax breaks on new data centers that lawmakers say aren’t giving the state financial return on its investment.

CIO Bob Osmond said prioritizing system modernization, financial optimization and infrastructure enhancement is essential to providing the best tech resources to agencies and residents.