Artificial Intelligence
Florida has a new law regulating AI data centers
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a requirement that data centers must pay their own utility costs and not shift them onto consumers.
Artificial Intelligence
US tech official calls for ‘transformational’ use of AI in scientific discovery
Chief Technology Officer Ethan Klein said deploying AI agents across workflows will enhance scientific efficiency, which is particularly critical “because that underpins every one of these technologies that we're looking to develop.”
Artificial Intelligence
Why government information gets reassigned by AI — and what that means for public trust
COMMENTARY | Residents rely on governments for information, and knowing which agency issued a statement helps hold them accountable. When that authority is murky, that accountability weakens.
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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.
Digital Government
Feds create controversial bidding portal for E-Rate
The FCC said the new rules would bring integrity and transparency to the program, but schools and libraries said it is a “solution in search of a problem.”
Artificial Intelligence
How a data center derailed $240,000 for affordable housing in rural Maine
In rural Midcoast Maine, nearly a quarter of a million dollars in federal money earmarked for housing was rescinded from a small town after local officials sought to use the funds for a data center.
Cybersecurity
Senator warns CISA election security pullback could leave midterms vulnerable
Mark Warner, the Senate Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, pressed DHS over reports that states are no longer receiving the same cybersecurity and protection support ahead of the 2026 elections.
People
Los Angeles County works to modernize its public health data infrastructure
How a CDC Foundation initiative is supporting these efforts.
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.
Digital Government
How Broadcom’s VMware buy meant a ‘fundamental shift’ for county tech
Leaders said the 2023 acquisition has led to negative changes in licenses, pricing and support, with many now considering moving away from the longtime vendor.
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.
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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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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.
Public Safety
Beyond 99.9%: Why public safety can’t afford 'standard' uptime
COMMENTARY | First responders rely on various technologies that all must work continuously, but that responsibility is also a challenge that needs strategic planning.
