State Government
Minnesota forum reveals widespread unease with AI technology race
A recent campaign forum-style event heard concerns about job losses, data centers and more, underscoring anxiety among many about the tech.
AG unveils plan for how Mississippi will spend $189M Meta settlement
Lynn Fitch said over $18 million a year would be split between three state agencies on mental health, recreation and education spending.
Pennsylvania politicians react to calls for an AI development slowdown
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Attorney General Dave Sunday and members of Congress have weighed in on calls to slow AI development.
Environmentalists push Michigan lawmakers to forge ahead on moratorium and regulations for data centers
Groups looked to remind elected officials of data centers' effects as members of the state senate returned to work.
How cyber ranges can help build trust in AI
The public and private sectors are turning more and more to closed environments to help prepare for a cyberattack. Experts said they can also build an understanding of AI and its capabilities.
AI safety advocacy group launches new state-level effort
Americans for Responsible Innovation debuted the advocacy arm to bring responsible AI policy assistance to local lawmakers.
Nevada lawmakers propose oversight for state, local agencies using AI
Elected officials want basic standards governing how the technology is used by state and local government entities.
The floor, not the ceiling: Moving beyond California’s SB 707 to build real public trust
COMMENTARY | Key provisions of the state’s Brown Act came into effect this summer, but it should be seen as just the first step on the path to building more trust.
Arkansas expects millions from Meta settlement. Here’s where other social media cases stand.
The state will receive millions from last week's settlement, but still has a number of cases against other social media giants pending.
Whole-of-state cyber defense: The pathway for addressing today’s AI-fueled threats
COMMENTARY | When every link in the chain is protected, the entire state is stronger, so they and their technology partners must operate as a unified, integrated force.
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Who wins the AI race is the wrong question
COMMENTARY | If the debate focuses on who wins, people will be an afterthought. The real question is: who benefits?
A data center developer says it is committing to Kentucky governor’s data center requirements
TeraWulf, which is looking to build a hyperscale data center, said it’s committing to pay its share of taxes, follow environmental laws and “build a meaningful relationship” with the community.
The hidden cost of tech complexity in state and local governments
COMMENTARY | Tool sprawl creates various challenges, including requiring more manual work and undermining security. A stronger operating model can reduce that complexity.
Pennsylvania governor signs data center executive order. Critics say it falls short.
Josh Shapiro's executive order directs developers to comply with previously proposed standards that were introduced as voluntary.
Former California CISO reflects on cyber’s importance in state government
Now a senior advisor at World Wide Technology, Vitaliy Panych said his aim was always to make everyone a “risk practitioner,” while managing an enormous state infrastructure.
Data center audit lacks specifics even as Gov. Abbott, industry leaders tout it
Without key details on the audits but the eagerness to support them, policy watchers question how impactful these audits will be in curbing data center growth.
More US water systems struck by hackers
The FBI said systems in at least seven states have been hit, following an Iran-linked group’s hack in Minnesota. Experts urged operators to beef up operational technology cybersecurity.
State AGs call for transparency from OpenAI after unprecedented Hugging Face hack
More than a dozen attorneys general are demanding answers from OpenAI after a cyber intrusion.
New Mexico opens grant fund to invest in new businesses
The state’s $150 million Research, Development & Deployment Fund invests in early-stage companies in emerging industries, as a complement to any federal funding received.
Online prediction markets rile up state lawmakers
They say Kalshi and Polymarket are more like sportsbooks than commodity markets.
