Artificial Intelligence
Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers
A new model will test AI prior authorizations in 6 states. Physicians fear more denials and delays for older adults.
As AI enters Pennsylvania classrooms, teachers and students face a learning curve
Pennsylvania schools are racing to determine the role artificial intelligence should play in education – and when.
Southeastern Virginia turns to AI to sort waste, recycling
The area’s sortation facilities will use the technology to extract recyclables and organic waste, an effort it said will extend the life of its landfills and double its recycling rate.
Pennsylvania businesses are all in on AI
With $90 billion in investments on the horizon, the commonwealth is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Threat of AI law preemption has states on edge again
The moratorium on state-level AI regulations, which failed to be included in the federal reconciliation bill this summer, has been floated to make a return as an executive order or in must-pass defense legislation.
Robotics, AI the answer to dwindling labor population, researcher says
‘We’re just seeing the start of what artificial intelligence and robotics can do in agriculture.’
A new era of urban mobility is within reach
COMMENTARY | The solutions to our biggest challenges already exist, and the data is available. What’s lacking among many cities is the will to put them to work.
A ‘digital front door’ helps New Mexico boost customer experience and staff productivity
The state’s Health Care Authority is looking to enhance its public assistance service delivery by streamlining residents’ access to program applications and call centers.
New York City will try (again) to regulate AI
The council passed a package of bills creating a new ‘office of algorithmic accountability.’ It’s not the first attempt to rein in AI use.
AWS to invest $50B in AI and supercomputing infrastructure for government customers
Amazon Web Services is granting government expanded access to its tech products offerings while scaling the infrastructure required to support it.
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Report: How the public sector can help drive AI innovation
A new report offers strategies for government leaders to encourage AI innovation that prepares their communities for an AI-ready future.
Washington lawmakers to consider requiring union talks over government use of AI
A bill focused on public employee unions stalled this year, but its prime sponsor plans to try again in 2026.
Louisiana officials will soon be able to sue citizens over internet posts with their personal info
Lawmakers approved a new law earlier this year allowing a wide swath of public officials to bring lawsuits against those who don’t take down online posts with officials’ personal-identifying information if they request it.
New Jersey uses AI as a tool to boost resident and staff experiences
A new report from the state highlights how AI is helping the state improve service delivery for residents for critical resources like food assistance and unemployment insurance.
Utilities struggling to deal with data center power demand, report says
Black & Veatch found that more than half of utility leaders said having available power is the biggest challenge to getting data centers online, and that more proactivity is needed in the planning process.
Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say
Higher energy bills, heavy water use and noise are among their concerns.
What’s in Ohio’s proposal banning AI personhood
An Ohio lawmaker wants to prohibit marrying an AI chatbot, but there’s a lot more to the bill.
AI-powered balloons have been photographing Arizona homes for insurance risk assessments
The new technology raises new privacy and policy concerns.
Most states don’t disclose which companies get data center incentives, report finds
At least 36 states give the subsidies, but only 11 reveal which businesses receive the benefits.
