Digital Government
NYPD Bypassed Facial Recognition Ban to ID Pro-Palestinian Student Protester
Barred from using Clearview AI, NYC police relied on a marshal in the fire department to run a search that turned up photos of the student at his high school graduation.
Cybersecurity
Local election officials worry about federal cuts to security, survey shows
The concern comes as the Trump administration has curtailed election cybersecurity work.
Artificial Intelligence
Congress’ AI moratorium isn’t dead yet, Rep. McCormick says
A provision preventing states from enforcing AI regulations did not make it into the final reconciliation law, but advocates are still pushing for its passage.
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The intersection of AI and security: Balancing transformation and risk
Public sector leaders are embracing AI to improve services while prioritizing security, transparency, and workforce training to ensure safe, effective use.
Digital Government
Better broadband needs better data collection, report says
A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts said the federal government has made progress, but BEAD and other programs could still struggle to achieve their goals.
Digital Government
Pierce County, Washington violated state law by diverting millions in tax revenue meant to improve 911 calls, state audit finds
Officials repeatedly ignored guidance regarding their $4.5 million purchase to boost law enforcement radio connection at a government building in Tacoma, jeopardizing federal funding.
Artificial Intelligence
In South Memphis, Elon Musk’s Colossus operated gas turbines without appropriate permits, residents and activists claim
In an area long plagued by air pollution, permitting irregularities have opponents of what’s predicted to be the world’s largest supercomputing facility fearing the world’s richest man is getting special treatment.
Digital Government
To forget is human. To remind, simple
COMMENTARY | Text reminders of court appearances can save governments money, and prevent millions from missing their dates and being left facing an arrest warrant, or even jail time.
Artificial Intelligence
Usual cities dominate AI readiness, but more are rising
Traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley, New York City and other major metro areas are still leading in AI, according to the Brookings Institution. But more are showing promise and could catch up.
Artificial Intelligence
University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers
COMMENTARY | Artificial intelligence has taken off on campus, changing relationships between students and professors and among students themselves.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is helping students be more independent, but the isolation could be career poison
Chatbots may give students quick answers when they have questions, but they won’t help students form relationships that matter for college and life success.
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Artificial Intelligence
‘This is a competition we have to win’: 4 observations from Dave McCormick’s AI and energy summit
Top leaders in tech and politics, including President Donald Trump, traveled to Pittsburgh for the inaugural event.
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Operationalizing Threat Intelligence for National Security
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Artificial Intelligence
Virginia looks to AI to ‘supercharge’ streamlining regulatory requirements
The commonwealth’s Office of Regulatory Management has already streamlined more than a quarter of regulations. Now, it will turn to agentic AI to accelerate that mission.
Digital Government
Idaho approves $15M grant to upgrade emergency response system to Next Generation 911
The Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission approved a $15 million grant to modernize the state’s 911 emergency response system.
Digital Government
Panasonic’s vision for massive Kansas battery plant becomes reality with grand opening
Hundreds from around the world gathered Monday to celebrate the grand opening of the Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto.
Digital Government
Government is making moves on mobile drivers licenses, GSA administrator says
Login.gov is planning on adding mDLs by March of next year.
Emerging Tech
Metaverse takes ‘guesswork’ out of Georgia city’s planning, official says
Peachtree Corners, Georgia, now has a digital twin of its downtown in the metaverse, which it can use to make data-driven decisions.
Customer Experience
Does anyone answer New York’s unemployment hotline?
One week in June, only a third of the people who called the Labor Department’s unemployment help line reached a real person.
Artificial Intelligence
Creating deepfakes with malicious intent will soon be a crime in Pennsylvania
Deepfakes are images or videos generated by artificial intelligence, typically for malicious use or to spread misinformation.
Emerging Tech
Louisiana’s counter-UAS legislation empowers local law enforcement to secure airspace
COMMENTARY | The groundbreaking law, just signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, should serve as a model to other states on how they can protect themselves from emerging aerial threats.
