Policy

Separating kids from smartphones is a challenge, with polling showing more than 95 percent of teens have access to the devices and 54 percent say it'd be at least somewhat hard to give up social media.

The rise of generative artificial intelligence is a stress test for data governance and management, and an opportunity for data stewards to shine.

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Statehouse have been highly critical of bills that would safeguard residents’ data privacy online. Two competing proposals survive, albeit narrowly.

Through town halls and online surveys, state officials are taking input from educators, students, families and community members to write an ethics statement on the use of AI in the classroom. It’s expected by June.

April is the last month of full funding for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps subsidize monthly Internet service for low-income households. Advocates hope it will be reauthorized.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday on an early action budget null among legislative leaders that will cut the shortfall by about $17.3 billion — and return millions for tech to the general fund.

A new report from NASCIO explores the impact that generative artificial intelligence will have on state government tech employees, as states move independently with regulation and implementation.

The incident early Wednesday will require the state to use “antiquated” computers to draft its budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The bill drafting system remained partly down Wednesday afternoon.

Lawmakers advanced data privacy legislation that supporters say would be unique in the U.S. in protecting individual privacy and limiting the type of digital information companies can collect and maintain.

As the use of automatic license plate readers grows, Government Technology reviewed public safety agencies’ audits and policies to determine progress.

Longtime business leader Robert Ward, senior adviser to Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin since 2023, has been appointed to help state officials in realizing change and modernization.

Congress has many technology policy issues to handle this session. But both chambers will be in session only around 50 days before the Nov. 5 election — so states are enacting their own laws to fill the void.

A proposed piece of legislation would have the Connecticut State Department of Education select an AI tool for educators and students to use, and create a professional learning program to teach them how to use it.

Reducing traffic deaths is a compelling proposition, but it gets complicated when trying to make it so.

The Federal Communications Commission will require “nutrition label”-style information from broadband plans. Companies must reveal data to customers including broadband, bundle and discount prices; speeds; data allowances; and rental fees.

The California Health and Human Services Agency’s new IT and Data Strategic Plan underscores a resident-centric, integrated approach to services. It highlights the crucial role of IT professionals in advancing digital equity.

A court battle over a social media account highlights a larger issue. Even if our earthly affairs are in order when we die, privacy questions around who should own our data may be unanswered — and tough to resolve.

More than 23 million low-income households are enrolled in a federal discount program that is expected to run out of money in April or May, according to the Federal Communications Commission.