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The Delaware technology office created an Enterprise Policy on Generative Artificial Intelligence, to serve as guidelines and policy for staff who may use GenAI tools. It got a warm reception from state AI commissioners.
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The work, to be led by CHAMP, will add automation, fraud prevention tools, and make service to customers faster. The Office of Motor Vehicles' 50-year-old mainframe was replaced earlier this year, easing online access.
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A new plan from President Donald Trump proposes that states with restrictive AI laws should lose federal funding. Government Technology analyzed more than 400 state laws to reveal which states would be at risk.
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His predecessor left the job in March. Brinkley worked at the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, Lockheed Martin and other operations while developing his cybersecurity expertise.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio will build a $135 million command center that will work with Regional Security Operations Centers across the state to repair weaknesses in government systems and educate users.
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New poll results show bipartisan opposition to the proposed 10-year artificial intelligence regulatory moratorium. A majority of respondents say both states and the federal government should implement policy.
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A measure being considered by state lawmakers would require anyone in Louisiana to verify their age before downloading an app. If approved, it would also require minors to secure parental permission for downloads.
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The state will continue to offer clean car and charging tax credits, an Environment Department spokesperson said. This follows voting by federal lawmakers to overturn a series of electric vehicle waivers in California.
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Gov. Jared Polis indicated he would prefer to wait for existing court challenges to “run their course.” Polis’s office had signaled skepticism toward the bill throughout the legislative session.
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The Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights and Technology’s new Innovation Framework aims to guide the responsible public- and private-sector development, investment and use of artificial intelligence systems.
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Plus, Hawaii students were recognized for their contributions to broadband data mapping work, a report shows more than half of New Yorkers use free public Wi-Fi, another shows progress in rural broadband expansion, and more.
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The state wants to improve the customer experience for people who use the DMV, as well as boost security against digital criminals. This move is just the latest tech upgrade for DMVs in the U.S.
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Following the retirement of state CISO Bob Dehnhardt, officials have named Nevada’s deputy information security leader to the top role. A search for his permanent successor is expected to follow.
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State elected officials are working on a legislative package that would address growing energy needs and rising costs — without derailing ambitious carbon-free goals. A driving force is capacity spikes.
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The state Senate and House of Representatives have both halted a bill that would have compelled the state to stop issuing drivers’ licenses and ID cards. As of April 1, just 27 percent of Mainers have a Real ID.
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Separated from live systems and sensitive public data, sandboxes let states and cities test drive artificial intelligence use cases without impacting services.
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The technology is increasingly being used by state and local police agencies, and lawmakers are considering a proposal that would limit and regulate their acquisition and deployment.
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Mark Wixon will serve as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Information and Technology, after the recent departure of Madhu Gottumukkala, its now-former commissioner and chief information officer.
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A provision in a controversial reconciliation bill would block state-level AI regulation for 10 years. Educators and lawmakers alike are warning that this could have dire consequences, including harm to children.
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The state governor announced the membership this week, 19 in all, chosen from state and local technology, education and the private sector. Announced in November, the committee held its first meeting this month.
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Amazon has suspended its plans to build a large data center in Becker, Minn., news that follows word from state lawmakers and the governor tax breaks on these projects will be reduced.
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