State Preps for Digital ID Rollout
By the end of this summer, California could introduce its digital ID to a limited number of residents who will be able to use them in airports and convenience stores to prove age and identity.
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.
Better Data Sharing Begins With Dispelling Staff Mistrust
Ensuring that employees understand data-sharing agreements and are comfortable with the terminology will build the trust they need to learn to use data effectively, experts say.
Officials Tout Data Centers’ Economic Benefits
Amazon said its facilities in Virginia paid more than $300 million in taxes last year alone, and local leaders said the campuses contribute to economic development.
Virtual Innovation Center Tackles Health Interoperability Challenges
The center will look to break down some of the barriers to sharing data that can make patient care more challenging.
State Scales Up Cloud Workforce With Free Training for Agency Employees
Georgia is offering any employee at a state agency migrating its operations to the cloud free training in an effort to increase technology skills and build institutional knowledge.
Chattanooga Looks to Become 'Citywide Testbed for Future Mobility'
The Tennessee city is planning to upgrade nearly 100 intersections with gigabit-speed fiber broadband to test autonomous vehicles.
Cybersecurity Standards Gain Ground in Counties
More counties are embracing voluntary cybersecurity frameworks to evaluate their risk and better protect their assets, a recent report shows.
Early State Broadband Spending Shows Policy Evolution
Vermont is using its share of the federal Capital Projects Fund for last-mile connections to underserved rural areas and boosting digital equity among disadvantaged residents.
State Looks to Better Assess Vendor Security
Michigan wants a “security rating snapshot” of contractors as well as a public portal that details their financial risk.
Prisons ‘under attack’ from drones delivering contraband
Experts said the issue has exploded in recent years but could be fixed if states get the authority to jam cellphone signals.
The Challenge in Identifying Problematic Online Gambling
While technology can help spot those who exhibit signs of problem gambling, finding just what to measure and interpreting that data is tricky.
State turns to the cloud to manage transportation projects
The Delaware Department of Transportation will track $3 billion in spending over the next five years with a cloud-based capital program management solution.
The challenge in identifying problematic online gambling
While technology can help spot those who exhibit signs of problem gambling, finding just what to measure and interpreting that data is tricky.
Lawmakers advocate more funds for state fusion centers
Better information sharing across regions and state lines could help counter growing cyberthreats and help law enforcement collaborate, House members said.
Start students early to build semiconductor talent pipeline
Experiential learning combined with an emphasis on how chips can solve vital national security problems can help ease an expected worker shortage, one expert said.
Start Students Early to Build Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
One way to reduce the expected workforce crunch is to educate high school and college students about why working in the semiconductor industry is valuable, one expert said.
Federal grants could boost whole-of-state cyber defense
The $1 billion State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program requires states to collaborate more closely with their local governments, reinforcing the holistic approach favored in many state capitals.
Why technical debt is really ‘innovation debt’
When agencies have an assessment and mitigation strategy for technical debt, they can more easily modernize systems and roll out new features.
Enforcement Questions Dog State’s Proposed TikTok Ban
One expert derided legislation like Montana’s statewide ban on TikTok as unenforceable from a technological point of view. What's more, states acting individually to ban foreign-made technology can be problematic, researchers say.
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