An avalanche sign provides a warning at the base of Atigun Pass on the James Dalton Highway, Alaska. (Getty Images) Drones and explosives — How Alaska is using technology to manage extreme weather events Drones and remote control systems are becoming a critical tool in Alaska for keeping residents and first responders safe. Jan 23, 2026 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Priorities Podcast The technologies modernizing Alaska’s avalanche management Timothy Glassett, Alaska's statewide avalanche and artillery program manager, says he's hopeful that drones, roadside sensors and other commercial products will allow the state to move away… Jan 21, 2026 By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Alaska to launch AI-powered state services app After seven months of development, Alaska plans soon to launch an AI-powered mobile app that will include all of its digital services. May 2, 2025 By Colin Wood
Getty Images Alaska to overhaul ‘outdated’ permanent fund application process with AI tech The new AI tech is expected to shorten application review times for Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend program. Dec 23, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
Alaska moving services portal to mobile app Alaska soon plans to expand its single sign-on portal for state services to a mobile app, state CIO Bill Smith says. Dec 23, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
‘Curiosity’ about AI’s impact abounds in Alaska state government State Chief Information Officer Bill Smith says state's AI work is drawing a little uncertainty and curiosity from staff. Dec 16, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Several ‘promising’ AI tools brewing in Alaska, CIO says Alaska Chief Information Officer Bill Smith says his state is developing several promising uses of generative AI. Nov 4, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
(Scoop News Group) Alaska approaches final stretch of cloud migration Alaska Chief Information Officer Bill Smith gave an update to the state's cloud migration, which he said is entering its final stretch. Apr 29, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Alaska wants help repairing its brittle weather stations Alaska lawmakers are asking the federal government for help repairing weather stations that are continually breaking in harsh weather. Apr 16, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
Priorities Podcast How Alaska moved 700 applications to the cloud without downtime On the Priorities podcast, Alaska CIO Bill Smith says his state is nearly done with a massive cloud migration. Feb 8, 2024 By Keely Quinlan