How Tennessee is using cloud and AI to modernize state services
Tennessee CIO Kristin Darby and WWT’s John Evans explain how cloud, data and AI can help agencies improve systems and constituent services.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Water utility cyberattacks product of expedient decisions, IT staff shortages, experts say
Two operational technology experts said devices connected to the internet, out of convenience, and a shortage of technical expertise at water utilities is what led to the…
Emergency management’s AI challenge isn’t technology — it’s implementation, new reports say
New reports from the nonprofit Markle Foundation's AI for Disasters and Emergencies Initiative found that AI holds great benefit for emergency management agencies, if they can clear…
NSF announces $100M grant program for state, regional AI infrastructure hubs
The National Science Foundation said a new program will provide funding for research, education and workforce development in AI.
How do California’s gubernatorial candidates stack up on AI & tech policy?
For state and local IT leaders, the outcome of the November election could shape everything from AI procurement rules and cybersecurity investments to digital service modernization and…
New Senate bill would update state education, workforce data systems for AI era
New bipartisan legislation would employ artificial intelligence to improve the longitudinal data systems built by state governments to improve educational and workforce outcomes.
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Police AI platform uses ‘Easter eggs’ to verify human review
Seldom used words, like "axolotl," a type of salamander, are inserted in Code Four's output, ensuring that law enforcement officers carefully review AI-generated content before submitting it…
Colorado hires former ACF official to serve as principal director for AI architecture
Jane Yang, a former Administration for Children and Families official, is tasked with heading a new role in Colorado's technology bureau.
Oklahoma debuts internal AI platform with two ‘lighthouse’ tools for legislators, procurement
Oklahoma's new internal and enterprise artificial intelligence platform is designed to help state agencies build new tools.
California officials highlight AI, FireSat and predictive technologies as centerpieces in state wildfire strategy
Speaking at Sacramento McClellan Airport, California Gov. Gavin Newsom tallied the many cutting-edge firefighting technologies to have been adopted since he took office.