Virginia governor orders statewide plan to address AI cyberattacks
The directive calls for a statewide response plan and greater coordination among government agencies and technology companies as AI-related cyber risks grow.
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OpenAI urges Newsom to strengthen California’s AI safety law with additional safeguards
In a letter, the company proposed amendments to SB 53 covering AI model testing, cybersecurity and incident reporting, following a September executive order from the governor calling…
State CIOs raise the bar for AI results
Sharing takeaways from NASCIO 2026, NTT DATA’s Beth Howen explains why governance, workforce readiness and resilient systems are critical to turning AI investments into better government services.
The ever-changing role of State CIOs: a reporter’s eye view
StateScoop reporter Keely Quinlan, who attended the conference, joins us to talk about the looming DOJ digital accessibility deadline and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the widely…
How Vermont is leveraging AI across government, one ‘power tool’ at a time
Josiah Raiche, Vermont’s chief data and AI officer, told StateScoop that rather than allowing AI to replace state employees, his strategy aims to free them from “drudgery.”
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Beyond the card: Why identity assurance is a required layer for payment security and government trust
Accepting and disbursing payments are different operating models, but both depend on the same underlying question: Is the right person or entity involved in the transaction?
What state CIOs need to get right as AI moves to the top of the agenda
Technology leaders say successful AI adoption will depend less on flashy pilots and more on reusable infrastructure, disciplined governance and data that can be trusted.
States confront growing cyber gaps as critical infrastructure threats rise, report finds
The joint report from NASCIO and GDIT highlights unreliable funding sources, fewer resources in smaller jurisdictions and the increased risks in connecting critical infrastructure systems to the…
Center for Internet Security launches AI cyber defense pilot for state and local governments
The pilot comes as public-sector cybersecurity teams face increasingly sophisticated threats, often while operating with limited staff and resources.
How IT platform focus and governance help Orlando International Airport’s CIO protect public trust
Executives from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Verizon and Cisco discuss how shifting to modular, platform-focused network investments enables public agencies to scale network capabilities, enhance resiliency…
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