Want an AI data center in your city? Sure, but first sign this non-disclosure agreement.
Some elected officials have had enough and are refusing to go along, while a state lawmaker wants to make these nondisclosure agreements illegal for elected officials.
Report: Better customer experience can smooth states’ rollout of new federal benefit requirements
A new report indicates that improving customer experience for those interacting with their benefit systems can help alleviate some pressure on states looking to upgrade them ahead of new federal rules.
Report warns AI could ‘entrench the status quo’ unless changes are made
Researchers at New America called on governments to use the tech to rethink how they structure their institutions, or else they could repeat the mistakes of past innovations.
Trump administration proposal for online voter registration form raises concerns
The new federal tool would incorporate a citizenship check, but state election officials question whether it can comply with their laws.
Data center developer takes a small Michigan farming community to court
Following a pricey settlement, Related Digital will make rural Saline Township, Michigan, the home of its latest data center project.
State interest in AI regulations unlikely to die down soon, expert says
Even as the federal moratorium threatens to return, state legislators want to regulate the technology themselves absent action from Congress, and are looking at a variety of areas to do so.
Wisconsin residents look for more input from state on mushrooming data centers
As data centers continue to grow across Wisconsin, residents say there should be stronger input from state government on managing the growth.
How did this state become the data center capital of the world?
From America Online to the rise of AI, Virginia has been good for an industry now transforming the economy and grid. Has the industry returned the favor?
From flashlight fixes to future-ready innovation: Why we must stop patching and start building anew
Real innovation isn’t about fixing old switches. It’s about recognizing when it’s time to stop patching and start fresh.
Human knowledge and feedback are key for building trustworthy digital services, experts say
By building public assistance systems around the human experience, agencies are more likely to save time and resources, experts say.
Alleging ‘secrecy,’ ACLU and Eugene resident sue city for Flock camera records
Other cities with cameras have released similar records, complaint alleges.
Federal judge in Mississippi admits staff used AI to draft inaccurate order
‘Given that I hold myself and my staff to the highest standards of conduct, I do not expect that a mistake like this one will occur in the future.’ – Judge Henry T. Wingate, in response to an inquiry by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
How AI can aid in procurement and purchasing for cities and counties
COMMENTARY | Artificial intelligence can take the grind out of contracts and solicitations, helping procurement staff save time and focus on bigger priorities.
One county uses wearables to protect its growing aging population
Like many U.S. communities, Los Angeles County’s older adult population is booming. Wearable tech could help address those people’s increasing health needs and safety concerns.
From technologist to ‘digital governor’: State CIO role has evolved dramatically
Once expected to be a purely technical role, research found the job has evolved to be a strategic leader, communicator and bridge between the governor, legislators and more tech-focused positions.
Broadband’s broken promise: How federal failures and funding fights keep Native and Black farmers offline
Across the US, Indigenous and Black farmers face ‘digital redlining,’ a web of barriers to affordable broadband even as billions in federal dollars flow to internet providers. Rooted in high costs, policy failures and historic exclusion, the connectivity gap endures — but communities are fighting back with local solutions.
Maryland officials approve 'tap and go' EBT cards for public benefits
The electronic benefit transfer cards aim to reduce theft from programs that serve almost 1 million in the state.
Report: How to protect public sector workers against AI’s rise in government
A new report points to how governments and unions can work together to ensure AI is rolled out responsibly and effectively among staff.
Generative AI’s state government use ticks up
States have found more than 100 uses for the technology according to a recent survey, and while there might be excitement and momentum for its continued use, plenty of pitfalls lie ahead.
Use it or lose it: NV lawmakers urge state to hit federal housing, broadband funding deadlines
Nearly a third of Nevada’s $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding has not yet been spent, and legislators want to spend it by next year.
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