Artificial Intelligence
Loading Act’s author on New York’s AI agenda
A Q&A with state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez.
Data can help agencies get ahead of increasing health care costs amid funding uncertainty
States are turning to data to inform health care spending decisions. One expert says tech like artificial intelligence will play a large role in enhancing those decisions.
Virginia agency bets on AI to cut costs and keep state roads smooth
With road maintenance expenses up 68%, the Virginia Department of Transportation is turning to pilot programs to streamline decision-making.
Michigan lawmakers consider bills to ban deepfake pornography
Authorities have noted the creation of deepfake sexually explicit images is growing, while at the same time extorting individuals with the threat of releasing sexually explicit materials is also on the rise.
AI ‘consultant’ tool helps agencies speed up operational improvements
The AI product underscores how tech can amplify human’s work not replace it, one official says.
AI chatbots can cushion the high school counselor shortage — but are they bad for students?
The more students turn to chatbots, the fewer chances they have to develop real-life relationships that can lead to jobs and later success.
New Hampshire’s benefits program embraces AI amid modernization push
The state had already upgraded its systems before the COVID-19 pandemic, so it didn’t struggle as much with fraud. Now, it is looking to emerging tech to help adjudicate claims.
AI could aid public transit track inspections
A prototype between New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Google Public Sector spotted 92% of track defects that had been identified by human inspectors. Experts said there is more to come in this area.
Rhode Island House passes bill outlawing deepfake porn
Rhode Island’s House passes bill that would outlaw the creation and dissemination of pornography generated by artificial intelligence.
‘Science experimenting’ in a leading AI state
New York CIO Dru Rai said failing fast doesn’t need to be a bad thing as agencies experiment with new technologies.
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Public-sector concerns over AI are lessening, survey says
Google Public Sector found that IT leaders in state and local government are less worried about training, privacy and security than before. A Google exec said that showed a growing understanding of the tech.
Federal lawmaker raises concerns over a proposed AI bill in Georgia
A bill aimed at preparing Georgia for the continuing proliferation of artificial intelligence did not get a committee vote Wednesday after a Georgia GOP Congressman put the kibosh on it, one official says.
New Jersey report warns stolen credentials remain top cyber threat
Bad actors are still looking to take advantage of phishing attacks to steal passwords, a recent report from the state’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness said.
Lawmaker favors ‘issue by issue’ approach to AI regulation
Congress should not just pass sweeping federal standards and leave states to regulate the rest, Rep. Jay Obernolte, a California Republican and a key player on regulating the tech, told Route Fifty.
‘Not your parents’ automation’: How generative AI will impact jobs in major cities
Previous generations of automation impacted industries in small towns and more rural communities. This new revolution will be most felt in the country’s largest metro areas.
Treasurer Stacy Garrity bans DeepSeek AI platform from Pennsylvania Treasury devices
The state treasurer said the move is necessary to safeguard the data and sensitive information of Pennsylvanians.
ChatGPT Gov offers another option to boost employee productivity
States and localities could be the ones who benefit the most from another generative AI option, as they have the most direct contact with residents who benefit from their programs.
Competing Senate bills try to answer the question, how should Utah power new data centers?
While Rocky Mountain Power may have to brace for competition, lawmakers debate whether they should regulate some energy resources.
Lawmaker warns of ‘patchwork’ state AI laws
Congress must take the lead on regulating the technology, said Rep. Jay Obernolte during a recent tech conference, otherwise the country risks a repeat of what has happened on data privacy laws.
Georgia was about to retire coal plants. Then came the data centers.
Utilities nationwide are falling back on fossil fuels to meet huge energy demand.
