Digital Government
New initiative looks to bring local government ‘to the 21st century’
The Harvard Kennedy School’s Digital Civic Infrastructure Initiative will look to support research, case studies and civic tech tools for local governments who want to enhance how they interact with and serve constituents.
Artificial Intelligence
Will AI ban for NYC students exacerbate the city’s digital divide?
Education experts and advocates weigh in on the potential equity drawbacks of banning artificial intelligence in classrooms through 8th grade.
Artificial Intelligence
DC-area airports first to deploy AI tool for airspace management
The SMART tool uses AI to crunch 200 different streams of flight data “to predict traffic flows and identify potential conflicts before they occur,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Digital Government
BEAD’s job is both ‘easier’ and ‘harder’ amid funds release, research finds
States will soon be able to connect unserved locations, but several reports warned that a lot of hard work remains ahead to truly close the digital divide.
Artificial Intelligence
Minnesota forum reveals widespread unease with AI technology race
A recent campaign forum-style event heard concerns about job losses, data centers and more, underscoring anxiety among many about the tech.
Artificial Intelligence
Federal judge says AI deepfake election law violates First Amendment
The ruling states the law is likely unconstitutional, but stops short of striking it down.
Digital Government
Why some residents with disabilities are losing Medicaid and SNAP before they apply
COMMENTARY | Government websites are littered with accessibility issues, and with a federal deadline looming, the time is right for them to catch up.
Customer Experience
How better forms could help New Jersey improve maternal health care
The New Jersey Innovation Authority has prioritized making online registration forms for doula practitioners easier to navigate and ultimately connect with expecting patients.
Management
Lawmakers mull cybersecurity concerns as they prepare for overhaul of Georgia’s voting system
Georgia seems poised to switch to hand-marked ballots, but cybersecurity experts say there is a lot to consider to ensure that voting stays secure.
Artificial Intelligence
‘We cannot ignore the warning signs’: Shapiro pushes federal government to act on AI
The governor criticized President Donald Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson for failing to prioritize AI regulations in Washington, D.C.
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Before you buy an e-procurement system, count your paper
COMMENTARY | Governments keep funding procurement modernization without ever measuring the process it replaces. That's the main reason these programs disappoint.
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Artificial Intelligence
Urban Institute releases guidance for state and local agentic AI adoption
The playbook is intended to help state and local leaders better prepare for and maintain the responsible implementation of agentic artificial intelligence.
Digital Government
AG unveils plan for how Mississippi will spend $189M Meta settlement
Lynn Fitch said over $18 million a year would be split between three state agencies on mental health, recreation and education spending.
Artificial Intelligence
As police increasingly embrace AI, some wait for regulations and proof it works
New Jersey has no statewide guardrails on police use of artificial intelligence, but that hasn't stopped cops from using it.
Artificial Intelligence
Free AI models won’t fix scarce public services without public infrastructure
COMMENTARY | Efficiency gains may be absorbed through higher caseloads, reduced staffing or new reporting demands. Governments must work out how best to use any time savings.
Artificial Intelligence
‘Don’t be afraid to try’ AI in public health, state official says
Iowa and Oklahoma are seeing program efficiency and staff productivity gains as state agencies increasingly weave artificial intelligence into their operations.
Cybersecurity
Money worries weigh on critical infrastructure amid growing cyber threats, report finds
A joint survey found that while almost all state tech leaders are worried about cyberattacks, they lack the funding to protect some of these crucial systems.
Artificial Intelligence
FBI needs access to latest models to police AI-driven cybercrime, director says
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel spoke about how he thinks the bureau can best police new AI-related criminal activity, beginning with model access.
Artificial Intelligence
NYC Council summons Open AI and Anthropic to AI hearing
Freaked out about AI? The New York City Council is too.
