Digital Government
Inside North Carolina’s efforts to reduce SNAP payment error rates
State and county leaders are working together to implement SNAP changes that comply with new federal rules and sustain long-term program improvements.
Cybersecurity
CISA unveils CI Fortify to help secure critical infrastructure during conflicts
For years, U.S. officials have assessed that China is infiltrating non-military critical infrastructure to enable sabotage during a major conflict involving Taiwan.
Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI developer, alleging chatbots claimed to be medical professionals
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says a controversial AI chatbot developer is violating the state’s Medical Practice Act.
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Claude Mythos advances autonomous exploit development: What agencies can do to prepare
Anthropic’s Mythos AI is redefining cyber threats—learn how federal agencies can accelerate patching, reduce exposure, and defend against next-generation AI-powered attacks.
Public Safety
Report: How public safety agencies can tap drones to protect major events
The report highlights how public safety leaders can leverage tech and operational changes to strengthen their defense against drone-enabled threats during large-scale gatherings.
People
State CIOs are more change leaders than techies, report says
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers found its members are being asked to simultaneously keep systems running and innovate, with tech expertise far less important.
Management
State audit slams NYC schools for lack of student data privacy oversight
The state comptroller's audit comes as NYC expands AI use in classrooms and relies more on third-party tech vendors.
Artificial Intelligence
New bill would narrow scope of Colorado’s landmark 2024 AI law
Proposed compromise would repeal law’s most substantial regulations on AI developers and "deployers."
Cybersecurity
State cyber officials’ confidence is down, survey finds
The study by NASCIO and Deloitte found that just 26% of respondents are extremely or very confident they can protect themselves from cyber threats, down from 48% in 2022.
Infrastructure
In rural Wisconsin, a town pushes aside a plan to build a massive data center
Residents and town leaders have been in the dark about who would build a $1B center or where it would go. They used zoning to block the plan.
Digital Government
Future of Nebraska Broadband Office unclear following reduction in federal BEAD funds
Broadband Office director Patrick Haggerty steps down, as others work to secure $340 million in unallocated federal funds.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety
Oklahoma city launches portal to help staff field and prioritize 911 calls
The web-based portal will eventually integrate with the city’s CAD system, helping to streamline response times and operations across the police, fire and emergency medical departments, one official says.
Public Safety
Virginia governor signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections
The new laws require stronger identity verification, expanded background screenings and optional audio, video recording during rides.
Management
Michigan Senate passes ‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill targeting social media addiction, online exploitation
State lawmakers brought new changes for the ways in which Big Tech companies are held accountable for unethical practices that leave children and teenagers vulnerable to the perils of social media.
Emerging Tech
With driverless cars a reality, what can cities do to prepare for them?
Companies have made tremendous strides in various urban areas across the U.S. But leaders have a lot more work ahead to integrate AVs properly.
Artificial Intelligence
How libraries can help the public engage with AI and their local government
With a better understanding of the technology, residents could be more trusting of and engaged with government’s use of AI.
Artificial Intelligence
Government leaders see ‘momentum’ in agencies’ AI adoption
Speakers at the Google Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas last week said the shift from pilot programs to implementation has accelerated in the last year, and will keep doing so.
Artificial Intelligence
Minnesota passes the nation’s first ban on ‘nudification’ apps
The apps are one of the major ways nonconsensual AI deepfakes can be made without any technical expertise — including by kids.
Digital Government
Rural-focused $42B Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program becomes operational
Early signs of a massive federal broadband expansion effort are beginning to reach local communities.
