Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania businesses are all in on AI
With $90 billion in investments on the horizon, the commonwealth is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Pennsylvania bill seeks to close ‘loophole’ for AI-generated child sexual abuse materials
“Children are now targeted in ways we never thought possible.”
Pennsylvania lawmakers study ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools
Cell phone usage in schools is a hot-button issue in the state.
How centralized design systems help build trust in digital services
A new resource from the Beeck Center highlights how states can improve online experiences for residents by creating a standard design system for agencies to follow.
New website tracks how Pennsylvania’s $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent
Researchers hope that transparency around where the money is going will help counties use the funds more effectively.
The AI boom is coming for Pennsylvania. How will lawmakers respond?
The Keystone State trails only Texas and Virginia in announced AI buildout. But policies to provide environmental and consumer protections lag further behind.
ERIC data-sharing alliance helps uncover alleged double voting case in Pennsylvania
The program has come under attack from conservatives in recent years.
Machine malfunctions rarely get in the way of voting, Pennsylvania reports show
Counties with traveling technicians can get problems at polling sites fixed quickly.
Pennsylvania won’t share SNAP data with Trump Administration – for now
More than two million Pennsylvanians receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Pittsburgh AI czar says Steel City, Keystone State uniquely positioned for AI robotics growth
Next month, the city will host the AI Horizons Pittsburgh summit, where industry and government leaders will discuss how to help Pennsylvania capitalize on strengths that are attractive to the physical AI industry.
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‘This is a competition we have to win’: 4 observations from Dave McCormick’s AI and energy summit
Top leaders in tech and politics, including President Donald Trump, traveled to Pittsburgh for the inaugural event.
Creating deepfakes with malicious intent will soon be a crime in Pennsylvania
Deepfakes are images or videos generated by artificial intelligence, typically for malicious use or to spread misinformation.
Pennsylvania is a Top 3 state for government AI readiness
A new analysis from Code For America says the commonwealth’s proactive approach to AI “positions it as a leader in responsible AI adoption and innovation.”
As Amazon moves in, Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh innovation vs. oversight in AI policy
The efforts to make the commonwealth into an artificial intelligence powerhouse have plenty of upside and risk to go around.
‘All in on AI’: Shapiro, Amazon announce $20B AI investment in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro said the investment is the largest private-sector investment in the history of the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania’s website redesign looks to open ‘no wrong door’
Gov. Josh Shapiro mandated better online services in 2023, and since then a massive effort has been underway to revamp the commonwealth’s website around life events, not agency functions.
Pennsylvania turns to AI to help reduce time-to-hire
The state aims to bring the time it takes to hire a new employee down to within 50 days.
PA House passes bill creating criminal offense for tracking device-based stalking
The legislation heads to the Senate after passing with a 201-2 vote.
Pennsylvania is an efficiency north star, expert says
A permitting reform effort in Pennsylvania could serve as a model for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.
Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill
The former candidate for Pennsylvania governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.
