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Maryland to open new quantum center
The state, which unveiled the center at the Quantum World Congress, is partnering with the University of Maryland Economic Corporation and Microsoft on the project through its “Capital of Quantum” initiative.
How quantum became a ‘blue ocean’ opportunity for a Virginia county
Fairfax County hosts the Quantum World Congress this week in a bid to make the entire Greater Washington region a hub for the emerging technology and to form alliances.
AI auditing AI: Towards digital accountability
COMMENTARY | Humans cannot realistically keep up with the scale and complexity of the tech, so need allies. In many cases, the best ally might be another AI, with human judgement the final arbiter.
Local quantum efforts need robust funding help, experts say
Speakers during GovExec’s Quantum Summit said there are plenty of local initiatives underway, but they will need continued financial support to ensure those places stay ahead.
Chattanooga to establish nation’s first quantum tech center
The center, backed by the EPB public utility and others, will serve as a quantum networking and computing hub and help develop applications for the technology.
Jockeying intensifies for state quantum leadership
New Mexico will open a major research and development center, while Maryland promised to invest $1 billion in the technology in the next five years.
Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
COMMENTARY | Asking teachers to adopt new tools without removing old requirements is a recipe for burnout.
What other states can learn from Indiana’s investment in quantum technology
COMMENTARY | The emerging technology holds the promise of transforming public services at the state and local levels. Indiana’s collaborative model is a blueprint for states seeking to cash in on quantum.
AI and the power of intelligent voice
COMMENTARY | The new category in artificial intelligence, conversational AI, has governments captivated. Here are some of the ways they are thinking of using AI-powered voice communications.
Don’t rush into AI experiments too quickly, experts say
Speakers at Route Fifty’s latest Innovation Spotlight cautioned the need to balance innovation in artificial intelligence with good governance, despite the desire for adoption to happen quicker.
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How states can take a ‘quantum’ leap in economic development
Governments are eyeing quantum technology as a way to boost jobs and their economies. But adopting the hard to understand technology, one expert says, will require educating and upskilling your workforce.
‘Artificial intelligence is not innovation,’ it’s a tool. How governments use it will vary.
Some state and local governments may embrace AI wholly, while others may take a more measured approach. Either way, experts said, the competition to be first is moot.
AI is helping police solve more crimes, but some are still worried
At a recent Senate hearing, concerns were raised about false arrests and how little is known about the accuracy of some AI products.
County tests feasibility of 3D-printed affordable housing
Santa Barbara County is using a state grant to 3D-print an affordable home in what it hopes will be a demonstration project other communities can learn from.
What transportation officials need to consider when using AI
Artificial intelligence tools are proliferating in transportation. Two tech experts offer advice on how to approach the emerging technology.
Unless states act soon, the ‘AI rich’ will ‘only get richer’
The industry is currently concentrated in only a handful of places in the U.S. States can change that.
Air taxis are taking off. Cities should start planning now.
A new report can help cities weigh safety, access and equity considerations when deciding where to locate air taxi hubs.
New Jersey Lawmakers Take Bipartisan Swing at Deepfake Regulation
The bill would expand identity theft statutes to criminalize deceit aided by artificial intelligence.
Governor Paves the Way for an 'AI Bill of Rights'
The Connecticut legislation calls for an inventory of the technology’s use in government and establishes an artificial intelligence working group to make recommendations.
Is Generative AI Bad for the Environment?
COMMENTARY | A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins.
