Artificial Intelligence
Texas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer
Hill County, which appears to be the first Texas county to pass a moratorium, replaced it Thursday with a checklist of requirements for developers.
Report shows steady, yet uneven, AI adoption across US
Microsoft said the lag can be attributed to urban adoption being double what it is in rural areas, though college towns are another powerful diffuser of the technology.
Lawmakers propose AI framework that would preempt state laws for 3 years
A bipartisan House proposal looks to codify existing programs, set an all-hands-on-deck approach to AI governance and allow for the federal preemption of state AI laws for 3 years.
New York MTA seeks AI subway ‘track intrusion’ tech
New York’s underground attracts human and animal intruders, alongside debris and trash — resulting in 6% of all subway delays.
HHS wants states to use more predictive analytics in child welfare
The artificial intelligence push is part of the Trump administration’s agenda to modernize the child welfare system and address the shortage of foster homes across the U.S.
AI agents will transform government services. Will we build a future of prosperity together?
COMMENTARY | Countries elsewhere are already embracing agentic AI, and leaders here must act now and with intention if they are to be at the vanguard of this revolution.
Local Texas officials turn to AI to enhance flood management
The Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District launched a new data system to turn historical and real-time flooding data into predictive analytics.
ChatGPT creators knew product would cause harm, Florida argues in lawsuit
Attorney General James Uthmeier says suit is a first in the nation.
What’s in the water? What we know and don’t know about data center water discharge in Virginia
Most data centers in Virginia are permitted to discharge water into municipal wastewater systems, the same place household water goes to be treated and recycled for consumption. But there’s limited data tracking of potential chemicals in data centers’ discharge water.
States are moving fast on AI. Now, we must measure what matters
COMMENTARY | Several are already charting a path forward on how to use the technology, but few have built the systems needed to measure its long-term impact.
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Maine enlists AI to help combat rising home insurance rates
The state is administering a grant program for residents to retrofit their homes with climate resilient roofs, and an artificial intelligence-enabled platform looks to enhance program speed and efficiency.
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.
