(Getty Images) State privacy chiefs are watching AI closely Three state privacy chiefs said they're paying close attention to AI is they bootstrap their practices inside government. Mar 5, 2024 By Colin Wood
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at an event in Auburn, Washington, on April 22, 2022. (Karen Ducey / Getty Images) Washington governor appoints new state broadband office director Aaron Wheeler, who spent 18 years with the Suquamish tribal government, was named Washington state's new broadband director. Feb 13, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
(Getty Images) Seattle steps closer to bridging digital divide, but challenges persist, study finds Seattle's latest Technology Access and Adoption Study found that broadband access is growing, but some groups still lag behind. Feb 12, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (John Moore / Getty Images) Washington governor signs AI order plotting yearlong policy path Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order on generative AI that plots out the state's next year of work to carefully develop guidelines that won't stunt… Jan 30, 2024 By Colin Wood
(David Kroman) Washington state transportation services partially restored after cyberattack Officials said they're working to get digital services back online after a recent cyberattack disrupted the flow of travel data. Nov 9, 2023 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
A makeshift fire truck puts water on a wildfire, which is part of the Okanogan Complex, as it burns through brush on August 22, 2015 near Omak, Washington. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images) Washington state pilots AI-powered wildfire detection system A wildfire detection pilot program powered by artificial intelligence is helping Washington state respond more quickly to fires. Sep 7, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Washington expands produce voucher program online with Amazon Washington state officials said fewer people used their produce vouchers before the state added Amazon Access as a partner. Jul 26, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
A person uses a fingerprint scanner. States are looking to put guardrails around the unchecked collection of biometric data. (Getty Images) What is biometric data? States, FTC have new ideas A policy statement from the Federal Trade Commission and new state laws are advancing protections for biometric data. Feature May 23, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
Washington CIO Bill Kehoe. (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) Washington state’s tech bureau staffs up with new leaders Having hired a new CISO, CDO, CTO and chief of staff, Washington's CIO says the state's ready to accelerate many of its programs. May 19, 2023 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Want EPM? Start with spreadsheets, state officials say Sometimes using a simple tool and starting right away is better than waiting for perfection, officials said during an IT conference. May 1, 2023 By Colin Wood