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President Donald Trump attends the signing ceremony of a peace deal with the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame and the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4, 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images)

State AI law moratorium omitted from 2026 defense bill, but Trump is preparing ‘ONE RULE’ executive order

Though a state AI law moratorium was not included in the NDAA, Trump shared plans to issue an executive order that would do the same.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a press conference, flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel, following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk, during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah. (Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images)

Utah governor announces ‘pro-human’ AI plan, condemns federal preemption scheme

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a $10 million project to improve the AI skills of the state's workforce. He also spoke out against federal efforts to preempt…
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Bryanna Pardoe
Bryanna Pardoe, executive director of CODE PA, speaks with the press at the unveiling of CODE PA in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on April 25, 2023. (Commonwealth Media Services)

Pennsylvania digital service director appointed state CIO

After two years as head of the commonwealth's digital services division, Bry Pardoe has been named statewide chief information officer.
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