Artificial Intelligence
AI task force to help guide the tech’s use in criminal justice
The Council on Criminal Justice and RAND Corporation are partnering to create a panel of experts that will produce research and other resources to help agencies and policymakers leverage AI safely.
Digital Government
Trump team’s reworking delays billions in broadband build-out
A Trump administration reworking of a $42 billion broadband expansion program will trigger delays as millions of rural Americans wait for promised connections and the telehealth services they bring.
Infrastructure
Virginia doesn’t have statewide data center regulations. Localities are making their own rules.
Without statewide rules in place, local governments have been scrambling to put regulations on the growing data center industry.
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Government Security Update: Trends to Watch
Government surveillance is advancing with AI, cloud, and secure, compliant technologies to enhance security, insights, and operational efficiency.
Digital Government
How one Ohio county uses tech to help residents navigate the benefits cliff
In Summit County, a centralized platform is helping social service workers better support people as they transition out of public assistance programs like Medicaid.
Digital Government
Uber, Lyft oppose some bills that aim to prevent assaults during rides
The companies argue they have sufficient safety features within their apps.
Artificial Intelligence
Environmentalists say they’re cautious to adopt AI into their work
The decision to use newer tech tools, like AI models, which require physical infrastructure and large amounts of energy, water and other resources, isn’t a straightforward one for those interested in conservation, one expert says.
Emerging Tech
How prediction analysis can help further cut traffic deaths
COMMENTARY | Just over 39,000 people died in traffic fatalities last year, a number that is still too high but represents a 4% drop from 2023. Technology can help reduce that figure more.
Artificial Intelligence
AI can help increase language inclusivity for governments, but risks remain
While the tech can help expand service access to non-English speakers, one expert says humans should have the final say when it comes to translating government communications, especially in high-stakes situations.
Digital Government
South Carolina takes its benefits call centers to the cloud
After “dismal” timeliness ratings, the state’s Department of Social Services modernized so its centers would be more reliable and use AI to help more quickly administer cases.
Digital Government
Could a lawsuit finally spur new York into action on food stamp theft?
The state has left defrauded food stamp recipients to fend for themselves. Internal agency emails point to a long-simmering effort riddled with delays.
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Infrastructure
T-Mobile is using 5G, drones and AI to help first responders
The provider’s T-Priority 5G network slicing solution aims to give first responders enhanced connectivity services in disaster zones.
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Adapting to AI-driven bot threats
Evolving AI-powered bots threaten government systems, requiring proactive defenses, modernization, and cross-sector collaboration to protect data and services.
Artificial Intelligence
‘More research needed’ on regulating human and AI relationships
Chatbots can provide companionship in certain situations, but speakers at a recent event said much more work is needed to understand and mitigate the risks, as well as educate users.
Digital Government
Mapping fast EV charging ports across rural America
Analysts tracking the buildout of EV infrastructure say there is an "emerging charging divide" between rural and urban areas.
Infrastructure
State loses $5.6M in federal funding to expand digital access, help with unemployment insurance
The Trump administration recently terminated more than $5 million promised to South Dakota for expanded access to digital technology.
Artificial Intelligence
Will AI take my job? Navigating AI’s impact on public sector jobs
COMMENTARY | Some functions may need fewer employees, but others needing more advanced skills may emerge as the technology reshapes, rather than eliminates, many roles.
Workforce
Rural cities get a helping hand for tech workforce and economic development
A public-private partnership to help rural Americans obtain tech skills and jobs is looking to support workforce growth and economic development in small towns.
Digital Government
Lawmakers highlight success, bipartisan agreement on school cellphone bans
A recent House hearing showcased success at the state and district level as the bans gather steam nationwide. But Democrats warned that reduced federal funding for education will not help improve educational outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence
Michigan lawmakers: Extortionists using AI to create deepfake pornography must be stopped
A research company found that between 90% and 95% of deepfake videos online since 2018 are nonconsensual pornography and about 90% of those nonconsensual videos are of nonconsensual porn are of women.
Artificial Intelligence
New Mexico governor touts $1B partnership on new geothermal plant for Meta’s data center power needs
Officials and academics say New Mexico is poised to be a geothermal leader after Michelle Lujan Grisham announced what she called a “big damn deal” for green energy production.
