Artificial Intelligence
Amid questions over ChatGPT use, Detroit school board candidate withdraws
DPSCD confirmed that Traci Ricks withdrew her application on Wednesday, as questions were raised about the use of ChatGPT in the application materials attributed to her.
Artificial Intelligence
Federal judge removes attorneys from Alabama DOC lawsuit after AI fabricated citations
U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco said a fine "would not rectify the egregious misconduct in this case."
Cybersecurity
Tampa, Florida looks to become national cyber hub
The city will host the CyberBay summit later this year, and is looking to use its military background as well as the University of South Florida to become a leader on cybersecurity.
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Transportation and healthcare: How government agencies are leveraging AI to improve critical public service delivery
At the Google Public Sector Gen AI event, leaders showcased how AI is improving public services in transportation and healthcare, with Google supporting agencies through secure, scalable tools and expert guidance.
Digital Government
New tool aims to help state and local governments collaborate on benefits modernization
The federal government’s move to cut spending for public benefits could hinder state and local efforts to modernize them. A new resource aims to help agencies connect with like-minded organizations to continue their efforts.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump’s AI Action Plan targets states with ‘burdensome’ regulations
The new roadmap recommends cutting off federal funding for states if they are deemed to be stifling innovation. Opponents say it’s the 10-year moratorium on state AI regulations under a different name.
Management
Michigan becomes latest target of Justice Department inquiry on voter roll maintenance
Republicans have long questioned the state’s high rate of registration.
Artificial Intelligence
Oregon’s governor made a deal with Nvidia to get AI education in Oregon schools. What does it mean?
Oregon is one of several states making deals with the trillion-dollar chip maker to get artificial intelligence lessons into K-12 and college classes.
Cybersecurity
Age verification needs better privacy protections, report says
New America’s Open Technology Institute called for the use of zero-knowledge proofs, which verify a user’s age without disclosing any personal information.
Digital Government
BEAD critic Arielle Roth confirmed to lead NTIA
Roth will oversee the $42 billion federal program, having previously criticized it for pushing a “woke social agenda.”
Digital Government
States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
California, Colorado and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
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Cybersecurity
Operational tech is ‘underprioritized’ in cyberdefense, experts tell Congress
Witnesses' calls for better investment in securing such systems come just two months before a key cybersecurity information-sharing law is set to expire.
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Digital Government
The key to improving SNAP delivery is data
COMMENTARY | Data sharing can help identify potentially eligible individuals, ease the income verification process and even reduce fraud.
Digital Government
Virginia Lottery looks to AI to improve gamers’ experience
After a bumper 2024 and alongside his role as sports betting regulator, Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones has taken inspiration from Candy Crush and other apps as he plans for the future.
Digital Government
Kentucky school district enters social media consent decree after blocking critic
‘School choice evangelist’ had decried Pulaski Schools’ posts against Amendment 2.
Digital Government
Lawmakers introduce bill to digitize government permitting
Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., called the paper-based permitting process “an archaic waste of time.”
Digital Government
How one state overcomes barriers to better share public health data
Massachusetts’ data warehouse allows agencies to collaborate and address pressing health issues.
Digital Government
Transit leaders look to efficient, tech-driven future
Amid funding uncertainty, speakers during the GovExec Efficiency Summit said tech could help with predictive maintenance and making the trains run smoother. A lot of work lies ahead.
Artificial Intelligence
Panel floats limits for artificial intelligence in Georgia courtrooms as odd cases pop up elsewhere
In an attempt to ensure Georgia courts can transition into the age of AI as smoothly as possible, a special committee established in August by now-retired Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs dug into the issue.
Digital Government
Forensic crime labs are buckling as new technology increases demand
A major federal funding cut could make labs’ struggles worse.
