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Virginia lawmakers glad National Science Foundation headquarters to remain in state
The General Services Administration announcement about NSF's new building did not address when the Housing and Urban Development Department would move into the science agency's current headquarters.
Virginia rolls out Mobile ID, plans to expand use of program across commonwealth
Virginia State Police, all DMV customer service centers, and nine Virginia ABC stores in the Richmond area will also accept the ID.
Virginia’s artificial intelligence registry faces transparency challenges, study shows
Research reveals state agencies’ mounting frustrations with the tool developed by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency.
With Democrats in charge in Virginia, Spanberger targets lower energy bills — and higher costs for data centers
Incoming governor promises to reshape utility policy, revive climate programs and speed up renewables after Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes and stalled legislation.
How did this state become the data center capital of the world?
From America Online to the rise of AI, Virginia has been good for an industry now transforming the economy and grid. Has the industry returned the favor?
Virginia could show how to manage data center growth. So far, it’s a case study in stalling legislation
The state with the most data centers is struggling to enact laws to protect electric customers and limit the energy and environmental impacts of their explosive growth.
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.
Google expands data center investment in Virginia, doesn’t share site specifics
Considered the data center capital of the world, Virginia will see more of big tech’s energy- and water-intensive facilities.
Inside Virginia’s AI-driven streamlining of regulations
The effort will be led by Vulcan Technologies, a startup founded by three Ivy League graduates with big plans to expand to other states and the federal government.
Virginia lawmakers weigh risks and rewards of AI chatbots
As chatbots become study aids, companions, and even mental health supports, legislators grapple with how to regulate a fast-moving technology.
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Virginia Lottery looks to AI to improve gamers’ experience
After a bumper 2024 and alongside his role as sports betting regulator, Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones has taken inspiration from Candy Crush and other apps as he plans for the future.
Virginia looks to AI to ‘supercharge’ streamlining regulatory requirements
The commonwealth’s Office of Regulatory Management has already streamlined more than a quarter of regulations. Now, it will turn to agentic AI to accelerate that mission.
How one school system is turning to AI to boost safety
Loudoun County, Virginia Public Schools will start using the tech to monitor footage from security cameras for anything that appears to be out of the norm.
Virginia doesn’t have statewide data center regulations. Localities are making their own rules.
Without statewide rules in place, local governments have been scrambling to put regulations on the growing data center industry.
How one Virginia county takes an ‘intentional’ and ‘intergenerational’ approach to AI
In Fairfax County, one local leader is building staff’s artificial intelligence skills now to ensure the workforce can keep up with tech advances in the future.
Report highlights community pushback stalling $64 billion in data center development nationwide
In Virginia, the globe’s largest concentration of data centers, and nationally, local opposition has coalesced into a powerful, bipartisan force.
Mapping vulnerability in Arlington County, Virginia
Local leaders last month released the Community Vulnerability Index Map, which uses various data points to find vulnerable populations and inform where resources should be allocated.
Va.’s plan to restrict social media for minors faces pushback and calls for tighter safeguards
Gov. Glenn Youngkin weighs bill that would cap the daily use of apps at one hour while experts call for improved parental controls.
Virginia agency bets on AI to cut costs and keep state roads smooth
With road maintenance expenses up 68%, the Virginia Department of Transportation is turning to pilot programs to streamline decision-making.
As data center boom continues, Va. legislators broach new regulations
A bipartisan coalition of Virginia lawmakers seeks to balance economic growth with energy fairness and environmental protections.
