Cybersecurity
Smart phones render Nevada privacy law vague and outdated, says attorney
“The burden has now become placed on us as humans. If we want to have a private conversation, we really need to take extra steps to have that private conversation,” an attorney said while arguing a case involving the statute.
Cybersecurity
CISA urges water utilities to take exposed systems down after Minnesota hacks
A memo distributed to water industry members and obtained by Nextgov/FCW makes mention of Iran but does not directly present evidence attributing the latest Minnesota incident to the country.
Artificial Intelligence
From pilot to proof: How revenue agencies can launch AI responsibly
COMMENTARY | Leaders typically face constrained budgets, staffing gaps and complex fraud. AI can help address one of those issues, if it is tested properly and can work well under strain.
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Digital Government
Yearbook report recognizes states’ phone-free school laws
Eleven states were honored for passing new laws or strengthening existing ones governing phone use in schools, although some were dinged for confusing implementation.
Artificial Intelligence
New York Is struggling to track its own AI use
Several agencies’ high-profile AI programs do not appear in the state’s AI inventory.
Digital Government
Feds quietly moved a Medicaid technology project to a central data hub as new eligibility requirements approach
Federal technology offerings promise to help states implement some parts of Medicaid work requirements kicking in on Jan. 1, 2027, but not all of them.
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Public Safety
Why large events require smarter, long-term security investments
COMMENTARY | The just-concluded World Cup and upcoming Olympics highlight the need to plan beyond the stadium or venue and support public safety years after fans go home.
People
Inside the World Cup security operation
A massive effort years in the planning at the federal, state and local level helped keep the tournament safe, even as it faced enormous threats of many kinds that all needed mitigating.
Artificial Intelligence
Pro-data center industry group behind ad campaign in Oregon, six other states
Oregon Connects is one of several new nonprofits registered by the Data Center Coalition, an industry group backed by major tech companies.
Cybersecurity
FCC blocks approval of new foreign-made robots, power inverters
National security agencies said the devices could create supply-chain vulnerabilities, threaten critical infrastructure and enable surveillance or remote manipulation.
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Digital Government
From Benjamin Franklin to satellite: Celebrating 250 years of American communication
COMMENTARY | Our success as the United States has hinged not just on our shared ideals, but also on our ability to communicate and connect across long distances.
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Digital Government
Building regions’ economies must move beyond ‘incentive wars,’ leading researcher says
Too often, state and local governments try to attract large tech companies with tax breaks and other sweeteners. But true growth should build an ecosystem that lets businesses of all sizes scale up.
Digital Government
Brazil gives parents social media controls for their kids. Should the US?
California is leading on kids’ data privacy in the U.S. but still lags internationally.
Digital Government
Government service delivery needs standard definitions, former government tech leaders say
A patchwork of technical definitions mean Americans are missing out on benefits and agencies face an additional administrative burden, a new paper from Democratic think tank Searchlight Institute says.
People
The biggest barrier to building America isn’t politics. It’s paperwork
COMMENTARY | Too many projects are trapped in overlapping permit reviews, with no accountability for delay. If the nation is to lead on emerging tech, this has to change.
Artificial Intelligence
New York data center pause inspires strong reactions
President Donald Trump was among the first to criticize Gov. Kathy Hochul’s one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers, along with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and others.
Artificial Intelligence
Critics call for more details about Stratos data center in Utah’s west desert
Utah’s Military Installation Development Authority says it’s hitting pause on the project for now.
Digital Government
What the Flock? 8 things to know about automated license plate readers in Pennsylvania
ALPRs have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and civil liberties groups, while proponents tout them as an important law enforcement tool.
Artificial Intelligence
I stopped being John Henry
COMMENTARY | Don’t mistake the swinging of the hammer for the building of the tunnel, like the 19th century steel-driver, when it comes to embracing AI in government.
