The bad actors have exploited the vulnerability since January, delivering malware to local governments and utilities groups.

Legislators from Maine said the Digital Equity Act was "essential" for their state, one of the most rural in the nation.

Jennifer Lorenz, New York state's deputy CIO, plans to leave her role this summer.

New research from the SAS Institute encourages agencies to "fight fire with fire" by using AI to defend against AI-powered attacks.

California's next-generation 911 project has been paused for months, but at least one former official says everything is fine.

A large group of state attorneys general said a proposed moratorium on state AI laws would be "sweeping and wholly destructive."

Police in Prosper, Texas, are using drones to respond to calls.

State government and privacy advocacy groups said they're concerned by legislation that would preempt state enforcement of AI laws until 2035.

Washington state broadband chief Aaron Wheeler said canceling the Digital Equity Act would be a "serious setback" for the state's connectivity goals.

Trump described the Digital Equity Act as a "giveaway" based on race, and vowed to end it. Critics pointed out that he'll need support from Congress.