Artificial intelligence
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.
Leading AI companies fail to impress at City Council AI hearing
The New York City Council is looking to position itself at the frontier of AI regulation.
AI may soon be in more healthcare processes in Utah under new state agreements
The Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy signed contracts with University of Utah Health, Intermountain Health and other companies to test tools and report back.
How state CIOs are impacting the data center conversation
Speakers at last week’s NASCIO conference highlighted how state chief information officers are helping shape and inform how communities navigate the development of data centers.
Transportation works to ease fears about new AI air traffic control tool
Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., who has expressed skepticism about Transportation’s rollout of an AI-powered tool at D.C.-area airports, said he had “a good conversation” with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford about the new capability that helped to alleviate some of his worries.
Not every state needs an AI hub
COMMENTARY | States must be strategic in how they use their limited funding, and they can do so while addressing the priorities that matter most to their residents.
New Mexico attorney general and state lawmaker announce push to rein in rogue AI models
The bill would create a new Office of Online Safety Monitor within the New Mexico Department of Justice tasked with enforcing new requirements imposed on large AI companies.
NJ lawmaker wants to blunt impacts of AI in the workplace
Sen. Andrew Zwicker is behind a bill that would restrict when employers can use algorithms, models, computations and other such tools.
‘Trust issue’ means states will keep regulating privacy, lawmaker says
Opponents of state action have called for Congress to pass a national data privacy law, which has been unsuccessful so far. Residents are scared of tech and AI and want help, a Virginia delegate argued.
‘Not enough data or expertise’: Oklahoma lawmakers consider future of data centers
House lawmakers listened to presentations at the state Capitol on the impacts data centers have on Oklahoma.
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Why New York City has become an AI Mecca
OpenAI and Anthropic have opened up huge offices in Manhattan, while smaller companies have been drawn to the city’s talent and its status as an economic powerhouse.
The New York City Council has subpoenaed Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI
It’s the first time Speaker Julie Menin has used the body’s subpoena power.
When data centers come to town, public works must be at the table
COMMENTARY | Data centers are not conventional projects, so questions about water, utilities, infrastructure, traffic, neighborhoods and more should be asked early.
North Dakota ag commissioner challenger highlights data centers; incumbent calls move ‘grandstanding’
Democrat Vern Thompson said he is running for the post to oversee a natural gas pipeline. Incumbent Doug Goehring said he's "running for the wrong office."
Delaware’s proposed ‘AI company’ bill needs clearer accountability frameworks, experts say
The proposed legislation would take humans out of the loop and allow autonomous agents to conduct business operations as part of the state’s sandbox initiative.
Flock camera systems receive bipartisan scrutiny from senators
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., criticized makers of automatic license plate readers for relying on agency customers to self-police the systems for instances of wrongdoing.
Governors take major actions on AI
An executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks to boost oversight of the tech, while Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s order tightens data center standards.
Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation
The advisory group will explore new policies and ways to protect residents from harm.
New initiative looks to bring local government ‘to the 21st century’
The Harvard Kennedy School’s Digital Civic Infrastructure Initiative will look to support research, case studies and civic tech tools for local governments who want to enhance how they interact with and serve constituents.
Do data centers need a ‘national strategy that puts communities first’?
The House passed a bill to mandate that state regulators have a strategy to have large consumers pay for their own power. But plenty of work lies ahead.
