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Kaitlyn Levinson
Artificial Intelligence
Targeting AI chatbot features could have more impact than blanket bans, expert says
New York lawmakers are taking a precise approach to AI chatbots rather than limiting overall access with a new bill, observers say.
Digital Government
USDA proposes chip tech requirements for electronic benefit transfer cards
While the proposed rule holds promise to reduce fraud and theft in food and cash assistance programs, observers raised concerns that the rule could create too many burdens for states to administer benefits.
Public Safety
Report: How wildfire models can be enhanced for better preparation and recovery
Current models excel at demonstrating wildfires’ behaviors and risk of spreading, but new research identifies key data points that could optimize governments’ planning and preparation for such events.
Digital Government
Equity must be considered when building resident 311 services, expert says
While tools aimed at increasing the public’s engagement with local officials sound like a straightforward solution, policymakers should consider unintended negative impacts they can have on certain populations, according to new research.
Workforce
New York aims to train up to 40,000 residents for AI-ready jobs
A new AI workforce training and upskilling center in the state builds upon Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent efforts to prepare residents for tech of the future.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft to help public libraries build AI literacy in communities
A partnership with the Public Library Association looks to offer residents AI skills development to encourage career and education mobility.
Management
States navigating a ‘critical time’ of Medicaid changes amid midterm elections, expert says
State officials and observers across the U.S. are voicing their concerns about the tight compliance deadline for implementing new Medicaid requirements and the unclear path ahead.
Infrastructure
Government must find ‘sweet spot’ for data center and AI regulation, expert says
The Nov. 3 midterms will further reveal how Americans feel about data center regulations, which could set the tone for future regulatory efforts, speakers said during a recent event.
Artificial Intelligence
Missouri’s AI leader focused staff training and early successes for state innovation
Tim Marczewski, the state’s AI and innovation director, shared how Missouri agencies are taking a thoughtful approach to understanding AI’s potential for improving internal and external systems.
People
New Jersey announces research center to study social media impacts
The announcement comes in the wake of states’ legal settlement with Meta, after they accused the tech company of knowingly designing social media apps with addictive and harmful features.
Artificial Intelligence
Report: How to make government websites AI friendly
As residents’ use of AI to find government information grows, a new report from the Beeck Center offers recommendations for officials to ensure their content doesn’t get excluded from outputs.
People
How digital service experience is shaping CIO approaches to state operations
Better communication with and recognition of IT teams can help chief information officers deliver enhanced services to residents and improve staff morale, state officials said.
Workforce
Playbook offers states guidance for skills-based hiring in an ‘AI world’
With artificial intelligence becoming more infused into government operations, state leaders have an opportunity to consider new workforce policies and strategies ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, an expert says.
Workforce
New York City links with labor unions to drive hiring modernization
Revamping the city’s hiring system is one step to enabling broader government modernization, one official says.
Artificial Intelligence
California takes major step to regulate AI in the workplace
The state recently passed the ‘No Robo Bosses’ Act, making it the first in the nation to restrict employers from relying on artificial intelligence for hiring or disciplinary actions.
Digital Government
How state and local governments are celebrating Digital Inclusion Week
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical pillar in governments’ efforts to improve digital equity, access and literacy among residents.
Digital Government
Modern service delivery relies on trustworthy, responsible government, leaders say
Government tech leaders from Indiana and Washington, D.C., share insights on how they are improving government service delivery from responsible governance and resident feedback.
Infrastructure
How state CIOs are impacting the data center conversation
Speakers at last week’s NASCIO conference highlighted how state chief information officers are helping shape and inform how communities navigate the development of data centers.
Digital Government
Centralization is an emerging digital identity trend for states, leaders say
While an enterprise approach to digital identity is gaining traction across the U.S., some experts also tout a hybrid or phased model.
Finance
IT investment needs sustainable relationship building and funding models, experts say
To gain credibility for funding IT projects, state chief information officers should focus on building trust with agencies and finding innovative funding streams, speakers said at this week’s NASCIO conference.
