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The matter, which has since been resolved, prevented an estimated 121,000 families from getting around $27 million in collective payments. The incident was contained and systems have been restored.

A proposed bill in the Maryland General Assembly seeks to create an analysis and report about the economic, environmental and energy consequences of data center development in the state.

The bill would require some data centers to be constructed in industrial districts, a contrast to current zoning that allows for the centers to be built in mixed-use commercial industrial areas.

One piece of proposed legislation that would have increased state review died in committee last week. Another, which would if passed enable noise and land site reviews, is, for now, advancing.

A look at key changes, their implications and emergent best practices as the start of President Donald Trump's second term brings shifts likely to have influence across state and local organizations.

Two January appointments in the Idaho Office of Information Technology Services will help enable the state to better deliver technology services and prepare for future consolidation plans.

Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Technology Services and Security’s first deputy secretary, Erica Bradshaw, plays an instrumental role in guiding planning for the agency and the state.

The U.S. Access Board highlighted its initial findings on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence for people with disabilities, offering recommendations to promote responsible use.

The site, updated with a user-centric design inspired by the state’s Design System, is available to agencies, developers and the public alike. It is intended to serve as a place to share knowledge and solutions.

The state’s new AI Enablement Strategy and AI Study Roadmap is intended to advance artificial intelligence through a five-part strategy that includes directing further studies on the technology, in critical domains.

Lawmakers this session will consider whether to mandate that political campaigns disclose the use of artificial intelligence in ads to create a realistic depiction of something that never took place.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal for a balanced state budget would spend $168 million to “standardize and streamline data collection” across state community colleges. It would also create two new entities.

The state of New York’s inaugural Chief Customer Experience Officer Tonya Webster was appointed to shape the method, style and efficiency of government interactions. This week, the state is reporting on its progress.

The chief information officer for the Diamond State has been in place since 2023 and was previously its chief technology officer. Lane has been with Delaware for eight years, following a 35-year private-sector career.

At least four companies, including Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, are advancing data center projects around the state. If fully built, the data centers could, combined, need as much electricity as every home in Minnesota.

The state’s governor is going into the new year with an updated commitment to improving government technology and digital services. The push relies heavily on making contact centers more efficient.

Gov. Tate Reeves’ executive order mandates a statewide inventory of AI technologies, guidelines to responsibly integrate AI into public services and bridging communication across state agencies.

State residents who work in the public sector, including in local government and education, have had employer contributions to their retirement accounts impacted by suspicious activity on servers.