Artificial Intelligence
Experts tell Alabama lawmakers to clearly define ages, artificial intelligence in future legislation
Kevin Frazier, AI innovation and law fellow at the University of Texas, told lawmakers that an outright ban on AI is not the answer.
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new data center standards reflect new reality
The announcement underscores the year-long evolution in the governor’s approach to what has become an energy and environmental flashpoint in Pennsylvania.
Empire AI is already making rapid progress in drug discovery
A Q&A with the University at Buffalo’s Venu Govindaraju on the project’s long-term benefits to New York.
California judges are testing a new AI clerk, and you won’t know if it’s looking at your case
Courts in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are testing an artificial intelligence tool and deciding whether it can be used in high-stakes criminal cases.
As Illinois lawmakers debate POWER Act, concerns about data centers spill into rural communities
On the heels of Sangamon County approving a $500 million data center in central Illinois, residents throughout the region express concern over facilities’ impact on energy, water, and the environment.
Denver launches AI platform to boost permitting efficiency and housing development
Using AI, the Denver Permitting Office hopes to simplify the application process for customers and thereby streamline staff reviews.
Artificial intelligence creates a brave new world for state agencies in Michigan
The technology presents new tools for government services, alongside ethical and legal dilemmas.
AI is a ‘New York story’ – for better or worse, official says
The New York City comptroller doubled down on calls to pad budget reserves in light of AI’s economic risks.
North Carolina senators consider new restrictions on artificial intelligence in insurance and medical billing
Artificial intelligence in medical research has led to new treatments and new efficiencies, but it also has the potential to increase costs for patients in healthcare, one lawmaker says.
Polis tells Colorado lawmakers to go easy on tech regulations
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis urged future lawmakers to avoid a "heavy hand" when considering regulations on emerging technology.
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Water, electricity remain major data center concerns, survey says
Zencity found that the more familiar someone is with AI, the more inclined they are to support data centers. But residents’ trust that local governments will be open about the centers’ impacts is slipping.
These tech regulation laws passed the Colorado Legislature this year
After two years lawmakers arrived at an AI compromise.
AI adoption fails without change management
COMMENTARY | What public-sector deployments reveal about enterprise risk and the importance of having good processes before adding technology.
California’s ‘digital democracy’ initiative invites residents to help shape AI policy
State leaders will use the public’s input to develop an AI action plan to inform policies and regulations of the tech, one official said.
Visibility into worker performance is key for states to reduce SNAP error rates
COMMENTARY | Workers can introduce errors in various ways, but technology can help minimize those errors, assist employees and maximize efficiency and productivity.
4 questions to ask before turning to AI for translation services
Minnesota officials developed a framework to help users determine when and how to use large language models and artificial intelligence for language translation.
AI driving rise in child sexual abuse material cases, North Dakota investigator says
Cassidy Halseth, commander for the North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, said the tech has made child exploitation easier and faster.
Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year
Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first in Texas.
Alleged FSU shooter was ‘co-conspiring’ with ChatGPT, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit attempts to lay groundwork to prove OpenAI rushed its products to market without effectively gauging the risk to the public.
Anthropic and nonprofit partner to streamline benefits administration with AI
Code for America is working with the AI company to build and pilot solutions that leverage Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to help benefit caseworkers improve service delivery.
