New York State has named Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, a United Nations University researcher, as its new chief AI officer, less than one year after appointing its previous one.

Louisville, Kentucky's mayor said the new AI chief and pilot project are two "big steps" toward using technology to better serve residents.

Seattle has named Lisa Qian to lead the city's artificial intelligence strategy.

Texas has appointed Tony Sauerhoff, the state's cyber chief, as its first chief AI and innovation officer. He'll lead a new AI division.