(Getty Images) State workforces in the “zero to one phase” with AI, officials say Dozens of state governments over the past year have built inroads to responsibly incorporating artificial intelligence into their operations and digital services, including creating task forces, developing… Nov 12, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Giannina Vera / Scoop News Group) Has generative AI made our best privacy principles obsolete? The world’s foundational privacy guidelines weren’t written for the generative AI era. Jul 17, 2024 By Jonathan Joseph
(Getty Images) One governor’s veto won’t stop the momentum on data rights for all Vermont Gov. Phil Scott last week squashed a data privacy bill with strong consumer protections, but other states will pick up the mantle. Jun 20, 2024 By Jonathan Joseph
(Getty Images) Beyond technology: Human-centered government in the era of digital transformation State and local governments are close to their communities, giving them a pulse on the immediate needs and challenges of their residents. Mar 12, 2024 By Lynn Overmann
(Getty Images) We need to finally complete a national spatial data infrastructure We need a national method for coordinating policies, data, tech and resources for supporting geospatial data sharing and application. Mar 10, 2023 By Cy Smith Mark Reichardt Henry Covey
Will the world’s most sustainable city be built in the U.S.? The proposed city of Telosa could be a meaningful advance for planned communities in the United States. Nov 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
(Getty Images) Why aren’t schools required to report ransomware? Better ransomware reporting could help improve defense against the cyberattacks — why aren't schools required to report their attacks? Sep 20, 2021 By Allan Liska
Watch for a new generation of smaller smart cities Increasingly, small and midsize cities are joining the smart-city movement. Limerick, Ireland, is among those coming up in the world. Sep 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
(Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) How state and local governments can prepare for ransomware Increased funding and better coordination with outside organizations are top recommendations to improve cyber-readiness. Jul 29, 2021 By Franklin Lee
Cities need a digital transformation jump-start A shortage of vision, leadership, skills or funding are the most common stumbling blocks in cities lacking digital services. Apr 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental