AI and Twitter could help predict opioid deaths
Language data from social media posts combined with mortality data can predict opioid-related overdoses in U.S. counties with the help of artificial intelligence.
‘Housing Catalogs’ Make a Comeback
Once popular in the 1950s, pre-approved housing designs are back and helping cities build homes that aesthetically align with existing homes.
This Moment is Rife with Opportunities to Advance Racial Equity
COMMENTARY | Government has an immense opportunity to lead on racial equity. It must lean in where it can, examine the data to determine if it is having an impact and adjust plans accordingly.
CISA gives ransomware victims a heads-up
The Pre-Ransomware Notification Initiative takes advantage of the time between initial penetration and data theft or encryption to notify victims so they can identify and eliminate hackers from their system.
How hackers outwit facial ID
Deepfakes, spoofed metadata and digital injection attacks are some of the most prevalent biometric hacks, and governments could lose billions if they are not addressed.
State & Local Roundup: The ESG Debate Hits a New Frenzy
Plus: Medicaid expansion marches on; Utah restricts social media for minors; More kids eat free; Development without displacement; and more news you can use from around the country.
States Want to See Some Digital ID Before You Visit That Porn Site
Louisiana requires age verification software to prevent minors viewing adult content. Even as the law has inspired copycat legislation, critics are raising privacy and free speech concerns.
Google and Microsoft are bringing AI to Word, Excel, Gmail and more. It could boost productivity for us – and cybercriminals
Cybercriminals may leverage generative AI tools to steal personal data posted online, researchers say.
States Seek to Ease Child Care Crunch
The efforts come as federal pandemic aid is set to end.
Gambling is a tech industry. Are Nevada regulators up for the challenge?
Nevada, the self-professed regulatory ‘gold standard,’ is slow to enact tech advancements common in other states.
Low-Income Renters Continue to Be Hit Hardest By Housing Shortage
A new report finds that no state has an adequate supply of affordable rental housing. Governments, it suggests, must create incentives for developers to build affordable units.
In the Face of Extreme Floods, Rural Communities Lack Forecasting and Broadband
Plans are in place to address the urban observation bias in national weather prediction, but the other piece—reliable broadband—could still be years away for places like Eastern Kentucky.
States want to see some digital ID before you visit that porn site
Louisiana requires age verification software to prevent minors viewing adult content. Even as the law has inspired copycat legislation, critics are raising privacy and free speech concerns.
City building a talent pipeline for a quantum-enabled workforce
The Gig City Goes Quantum initiative is Chattanooga’s plan for student education, workforce preparation and business support to accelerate the local commercialization of quantum technologies.
Could the Feds Save States Money on Prescription Drugs?
A proposal in President Biden’s 2024 budget claims it could save billions, but not everyone is so sure.
DOT Awards $94 Million for Innovative Transportation Tech
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants Program made 59 awards for demonstration projects leveraging automation, connected vehicles, sensors and drones as well as smart grid and intelligent traffic signal technologies.
How chat comments can supercharge safety net programs
With help from Code for America, New Mexico is analyzing its chat session data to uncover ways to improve customer experience through automation or a more personal touch.
How a data ecosystem can quell the opioid crisis
A data infrastructure that tracks drug use trends and drug market activity can inform policy and program decisions aimed at curbing the opioid crisis.
What Will Congress Do About SNAP Benefits?
Some want to see an increase in food stamps to account for rising food prices. Others want to tighten work requirements. A compromise is certain as the two sides work toward a must-pass farm bill.
States recognizing DAOs as they embrace blockchain
Utah is the latest to recognize decentralized autonomous organizations as legal entities, as state leaders wrestle with the future of smart contracts and corporate governance.
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