Martha Wewer, North Carolina's chief privacy officer, said the stakes of data classification are only growing as AI becomes more integrated in government.

“If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

A report from Code for America reveals that most states are still in the early stages of using artificial intelligence to improve digital services.

In addressing common technology challenges, five big IT stories emerged across all U.S. states in 2024.

As the role of data in government grows, agencies are searching for ways to manage the sprawl, California officials said at a recent event.

The new chief data officer will be responsible for developing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with Denver's goals.

South Dakota Chief Information Officer Madhu Gottumukkala said near-term goals like cybersecurity training will be balanced with long-term IT modernization efforts.

Indiana Chief Information Officer Tracy Barnes said the recent interest in AI finally gives technology leaders a chance to clean their data.

New survey results from Ernst & Young and NASCIO show that only 22% of states operate data quality programs.

Data quality is important, officials said in a recent survey, but few states have yet to launch formal data quality programs.