Artificial Intelligence
Former New Jersey official argues AI could strengthen, not weaken, democratic institutions
Beth Simone Noveck, a former top AI official in New Jersey, recently released a new book that explains how the technology can help government work better and restore trust in it.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s Clean Energy Reversal Collides with Virginia’s Climate Goals
Amid a data center boom in the state, the tech giant backpedals on a key climate promise.
Infrastructure
Local Tennessee officials are putting data center plans on ice to consider regulations
Two rural areas paused development for at least a year; Nashville also contemplates moratorium amid public pushback.
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People
The workforce cliff: What happens when the last IBM i engineer retires from government
COMMENTARY | Many agencies still rely on mainframes, which are built on programming languages kept alive by a shrinking group of late-career specialists. This creates operational and cybersecurity risks.
Artificial Intelligence
On the historic route from Selma to Montgomery, an AI cloud looms
In this rural Alabama community, some residents can’t flush their toilets. Developers want to build a state-of-the-art data center next door.
Artificial Intelligence
It was a pretty good year for regulating AI in New York
State lawmakers passed a variety of artificial intelligence guidelines before the end of the legislative session.
Artificial Intelligence
As AI scales in government, visibility, zero trust and data protection are critical
COMMENTARY | States and localities are embracing the technology but must keep several security challenges in mind as they do so. As AI evolves, controls must evolve too.
Digital Government
Attacks on telecom infrastructure are growing, report says
Industry groups found that over 18,000 incidents were reported last year, which represented a 59% jump from 2024. Better enforcement and regulation could prevent it, the groups said.
Digital Government
More states restrict 3D-printed firearms
At least six states this year have outlawed or imposed regulations on such guns.
Artificial Intelligence
Meet the women leading the people-powered push against data centers
Through public office, environmental justice and urban planning, they’re demanding a say in what gets built in communities across the country.
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Cybersecurity
Lawmaker proposes overhaul of critical infrastructure cyber plans as AI threats rise
The measure would require CISA to refresh long-outdated sector cybersecurity plans as lawmakers warn that advanced AI tools could accelerate the discovery and exploitation of software flaws.
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Artificial Intelligence
Data center moratoriums gain ground in states and cities
Legislators in New York passed a bill imposing a one-year pause on new hyperscale data centers, while residents in one California city voted recently for a complete ban.
Artificial Intelligence
Ohio lawmakers introduce sweeping new data center legislation
It’s a significant revision of state policy, touching on tax breaks, nondisclosure agreements, water use and testing, utility billing, and potential impacts on local governments.
Artificial Intelligence
Illinois is 'not quite ready' to pass data center regulations despite public pressure
Seven out of 10 Illinois residents supported the POWER Act, but it didn’t pass in the Illinois Legislature this session. Supporters are pretty confident the bill will be brought back up later this year.
Artificial Intelligence
An AI opened a coffee shop in Stockholm and started hiring. Chaos ensued.
A new weekly column on the tech reshaping the world from Stockholm to Singapore, including the parts nobody planned for.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers wrestle with AI’s opportunities, challenges in higher education
As the technology roils campuses nationwide, a House subcommittee debated how to form policies around its use to ensure it does not replace students’ learning.
Artificial Intelligence
Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting pause on data centers
With a lack of state action, local governments consider data center regulation.
Artificial Intelligence
Senator seeks admin leadership to testify on AI policy
Elizabeth Warren, the Senate Banking Committee’s ranking member criticized the lack of administration officials asked to testify at an upcoming hearing on AI and the American Dream.
Cybersecurity
Building cyber-resilient payroll systems in government
COMMENTARY | Cybersecurity needs to be built into everything that keeps government running, especially as payroll is one of the most critical systems in operation.
