Connecticut’s CIO has ‘unique’ role heading edtech commission Among the jobs of Connecticut Chief Information Officer Mark Raymond is leading the state's Commission for Educational Technology. 2 days ago 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. 3 days ago By Colin Wood Jake Williams
With digital government, the citizen matters most, says CIO New Hampshire is currently amid a project to revamp its digital government offerings, says statewide CIO Denis Goulet. Dec 12, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
(Getty Images) Ransomware sends Ohio county emergency services back to pen and paper A ransomware attack on Wood County, Ohio, has emergency dispatchers using pen and paper as they field incoming calls and work with first responders. Dec 10, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Data infrastructure a major challenge for AI in California, say officials As the role of data in government grows, agencies are searching for ways to manage the sprawl, California officials said at a recent event. Dec 6, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) In New Jersey, using AI starts with empowering employees To realize the full potential of AI, or any other technology, to improve government, we must start with training employees. Dec 4, 2024 By Beth Simone Noveck
(Getty Images) Kansas boosts public Wi-Fi, device programs with $10.7 million in funding Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced a $10.7 million round of funding for the state's Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology program. Dec 4, 2024 By Colin Wood
Texas AI advisory meetings are ‘fantastic,’ says CIO Amanda Crawford Texas Chief Information Officer Amanda Crawford says early meetings of the state's AI Advisory Council have been productive. Nov 27, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
State data ‘not in the best shape’ for AI, says CIO Georgia Chief Information Officer Shawnzia Thomas says state data needs to be cleaned up before agencies can use artificial intelligence. Nov 27, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
(Getty Images) Closing digital divide will boost cyber too, NASCIO says A new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers advises state and local governments to create programs that all agencies can participate in, regardless… Nov 22, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell