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California launches AI assistant to help residents navigate state services

The tool uses Anthropic’s Claude model and will rely on state subject matter experts to help validate responses from verified sources, rather than simply generate conversational answers…

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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Virginia forms digital service office, appoints former federal Medicare leader as new director

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By Keely Quinlan

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Center for Internet Security launches AI cyber defense pilot for state and local governments

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By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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NYC schools ban student use of generative AI in classrooms through middle school

According to NYC officials, Mamdani’s moratorium represents “the most expansive student-facing AI moratorium in the nation.”

By Keely Quinlan

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GAO: FCC broadband mapping accuracy, provider financial sustainability remain challenges for programs like BEAD

The report evaluated nine broadband programs and recommended improvements to data and guidance provided to states during the deployment process.

By Keely Quinlan

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States push back on EEOC plan to end workforce demographic reporting

Several state and civil rights groups argue that the federal data collection is a foundational part of identifying discriminatory practices across industries, occupations and regions.

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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After successful DMV pilot, Nebraska expands Tyler Technologies AI tools statewide

The AI assistant generated more than 3,400 referrals to state online services and helped reduce call volume by 20% in some areas, according to Mitch Greenwall, deputy…

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

Restoring State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program tops NASCIO’s congressional priorities for upcoming year

By Keely Quinlan

Cities are giving their AI chatbots a new dimension: geography

By Keely Quinlan

San Jose builds homelessness data dashboard to track city shelter performance

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

States want ‘digital front doors,’ but funding and AI-powered fraud are interfering

By Keely Quinlan

Aspen Institute pilots real-time EBT fraud blocking with states

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

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U.S. Digital Response’s roadmap for better government digital services

By Sophia Fox-Sowell

The magic of maps: the federal push to digitize mapping efforts in rural counties across the country

By StateScoop Staff

How Pennsylvania is modernizing its evaluation of the state’s senior care agencies

By StateScoop Staff

Why does the federal government need expanded access to TANF data?

By StateScoop Staff

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How IT platform focus and governance help Orlando International Airport’s CIO protect public trust

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Why data and identity are key to leveraging federal rural healthcare funding

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How Tennessee is using cloud and AI to modernize state services

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How New Jersey’s new tech chief will support governor’s platform of ‘making government better’

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Why better spend visibility matters for state and local governments

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How state and local governments can build an AI-ready workforce

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How Medicaid agencies can prepare for community engagement requirements

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How states can strengthen program integrity with better risk visibility

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California launches statewide helpline for same-day opioid treatment

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Delaware hires former federal agency CIO as state’s new chief technology officer

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Texas names new internal CIO to lead AI efforts for state’s tech agency

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New York police agencies are searching Flock data to aid immigration enforcement

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Pennsylvania launches voter data dashboard

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Delaware paired students with agencies in 3-day AI hackathon

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Data-center tracker website shows status of builds in Pennsylvania

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States are moving on accessibility but struggling, say digital officers

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California names former 18F official as chief technology officer

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Virginia launches statewide emergency readiness framework

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Oregon’s new privacy chief says it’s ‘Groundhog Day’ after time in Nevada

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Lawsuit challenges expanded federal access to TANF recipient data

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Flock backlash could reshape local ALPR use, but company says change is up to police, lawmakers

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