Artificial Intelligence
New Hampshire lawmakers say push from public, governor behind new batch of proposed data center guardrails
A former coal power plant in Bow is one site under preliminary consideration for a potential data center development, according to town officials.
Microsoft to help public libraries build AI literacy in communities
A partnership with the Public Library Association looks to offer residents AI skills development to encourage career and education mobility.
AI has brought ‘breathing room’ for small governments, leaders say
The technology has allowed resource-strapped cities and towns to lighten their load in answering constituent questions more efficiently and focusing on the work that needs a human touch.
NYC’s AI ban confusion: what’s allowed and what’s banned in city schools
Chalkbeat obtained the list of products NYC officials say violate the city's new school AI policy. It includes a chatbot the Education Department developed itself.
Missouri’s AI leader focused staff training and early successes for state innovation
Tim Marczewski, the state’s AI and innovation director, shared how Missouri agencies are taking a thoughtful approach to understanding AI’s potential for improving internal and external systems.
State says resident data is safe with state AI tool. Advocates have concerns.
Artificial intelligence pleas land as Massachusetts lawmakers weigh new data privacy and AI bills.
Google Public Sector unveils Gemini for government services
Agencies already have discounted access to Gemini through Nov. 15 under a OneGov deal.
Report: How to make government websites AI friendly
As residents’ use of AI to find government information grows, a new report from the Beeck Center offers recommendations for officials to ensure their content doesn’t get excluded from outputs.
Utah AI sandbox launches new health care pilots — with question marks
The state is mulling how the high-profile AI initiative will tackle medical liability concerns, independent third-party analysis and other questions.
How state and local agencies can build an AI-ready data loss prevention strategy
COMMENTARY | Agencies need to know where their sensitive information is before they can govern AI. Data loss prevention provides that visibility and protection.
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Data centers are now the largest financial bet in US history
The $10.3 trillion buildout dwarfs dot-com, electrification, railroad booms.
How one city balances its economy and community needs on data centers
Colorado Springs, Colorado wants to bring in data centers but do so in a way that’s transparent and protects quality of life. Being proactive is crucial, an economic development leader there said.
Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light
Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use.
California takes major step to regulate AI in the workplace
The state recently passed the ‘No Robo Bosses’ Act, making it the first in the nation to restrict employers from relying on artificial intelligence for hiring or disciplinary actions.
We tried to collect every New York school district’s AI policy. Most didn’t have one
Around 300 districts have formal artificial intelligence policies, most of which support “responsible AI use” to improve instruction.
Sometimes the simplest technology is the most effective
COMMENTARY | Government agencies shouldn't need another platform to prepare official information for artificial intelligence.
Kristen Gonzalez and the fight to regulate AI
In a Q&A, the New York state senator talks about touring data centers all over the state.
License plate readers offer a lesson for police AI: Verify before acting
COMMENTARY | Compliance, training and verification should be the floor, not the finish line, as law enforcement seeks to use new technologies.
Modern service delivery relies on trustworthy, responsible government, leaders say
Government tech leaders from Indiana and Washington, D.C., share insights on how they are improving government service delivery from responsible governance and resident feedback.
Utah governor's ‘pro-human AI’ order directs state government to use ‘responsible’ artificial intelligence
Spencer Cox signed an executive order meant to "promote responsible AI use within government” by using “pro-human” principles when evaluating artificial intelligence tools.
