Artificial intelligence
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.
How state and local governments are celebrating Digital Inclusion Week
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical pillar in governments’ efforts to improve digital equity, access and literacy among residents.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
