Artificial Intelligence
Manhattan proposal for NYC’s first AI-focused public high school sparks pushback
Manhattan High School superintendent with ties to Google wants to open Next Generation Technology High School. The school promises to “expand pathways connected to high-growth technology careers.”
Digital Government
In bid for voter data, Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms
The US Department of Justice says state rolls are needed to ensure fairness of elections.
Digital Government
The role of state broadband policy in 2026
State legislatures address federal funding, deployment and affordability.
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Digital Government
South Dakota lawmakers reject mandatory E-Verify checks of worker citizenship, immigration status
The bill would have required some South Dakota employers to use a federal website to verify employees’ work eligibility.
Workforce
Businesses can’t require microchip implants for workers under new Washington law
Workers in the state don’t need to worry about their employers forcing them to get a microchip implant under a bill signed Wednesday.
Digital Government
Technology and smart development can guide America’s 2026 growth
COMMENTARY | Communities must be equipped with the right tools, practices and processes to manage it correctly, as well as proper staff capacity.
Artificial Intelligence
Report: Data interoperability key to unlocking AI’s public health potential
New survey findings suggest public health organizations are keen to adopt the technology to boost operational efficiency, but improving data interoperability is a crucial first step.
Public Safety
Connecticut bill constraining use of license plate data gets broad support
Advocates supported a bill that would restrict the use of data from automatic license plate readers, but police say it helps solve crimes.
Infrastructure
Federal government taps Utah to test new electric flight technologies
Utah is among eight states the federal government selected to test the future of electric flight technologies, which may include air taxis.
Cybersecurity
Feds pledge beefed up information-sharing amid new cyber strategy
Administration officials also promised a stronger focus on protecting critical infrastructure and bolstering the cyber workforce during a series of talks at a summit this week.
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Artificial Intelligence
Report: States are taking a cautious approach to agentic AI
The new phase of AI has piqued tech leaders’ interest, but a recent report indicates that they are still trying to understand the technology first.
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Digital Government
Tennessee uses ‘one stop shop’ portal for benefits programs
The Volunteer State has moved away from a “fragmented” system to a more streamlined customer experience and used AI to help consolidate its call centers and make them more efficient.
Artificial Intelligence
New York lawmaker wants moratorium on sale of AI chatbot-enabled kids’ toys
After passing the RAISE Act, state Sen. Andrew Gounardes is drafting regulation aimed at keeping ChatGPT out of teddy bears.
Finance
Lawmakers consider bill that would keep private keys private in Rhode Island
Rhode Island lawmakers are again weighing a bill to limit when courts and government agencies can compel disclosure of private keys tied to digital assets, identities and accounts.
Artificial Intelligence
Raleigh embraces AI to meet residents’ expectations
The city’s CIO Mark Wittenburg said during the ServiceNow Government Forum that it’s young and innovative population expects great things, and government must deliver.
Public Safety
As Detroit weighs renewal, ShotSpotter data raises cost-benefit questions
The city has spent $7 million on the gunshot detection system, while response-time data shows mixed results.
Emerging Tech
Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
Digital Government
Breaking down silos and building collaboration can boost government agencies
COMMENTARY | Having a strategic path forward, good partnerships with the private sector and a common purpose can all help departments better collaborate.
Workforce
States tackle transparency in early responses to workplace surveillance tech
As employee-monitoring tech gains traction in workplaces across the U.S., experts say policymakers must ensure such services are deployed transparently and responsibly.
