New research is showing that staff are bringing their own AI to work at a growing pace, and security predictions from years ago are coming to fruition now. What’s the trend and what can you do?
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At a recent summit, cyber leaders from Kansas, Minnesota and Tennessee said the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program helped local defenses, but sustaining those services may require continued federal support. -
Public-sector institutions ranging from local government to schools and universities are introducing artificial intelligence tools and policy in various fashions, to fit their service and mission.
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Government entities are using GIS technology and predictive analytics to manage an influx of fans amid the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, which is drawing crowds in host cities across the U.S.
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Resident expectations and needs mean relying on a PDF-only strategy has become a liability for state and local governments in 2026. It’s time to transition to accessible, user-friendly digital documents.
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San Diego CIO Jonathan Behnke said that despite some of AI‘s drawbacks, like a loss of knowledge among entry-level workers, most employees are seeing its upsides.
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In Latah County, CIO Laurel Caldwell doesn’t anticipate adding to her staff of six full-time employees, but rather embracing new technologies by expanding their skillsets.
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Lone Star Online Academy, one of the largest public virtual schools in Texas, abruptly closed this month after years of F-ratings that threatened the accreditation of a small school system in West Texas.
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A survey of parents and teachers found many supported access to digital literacy tools, but they also wanted stronger website blocking and tighter controls on games, streaming media, social media and AI tools.
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The East Hartford Science & Technology Academy is intended to create a STEM pathway from fifth grade through postsecondary education, preparing students for careers in science and technology fields.
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Cities and universities across the state are now connected by a 400-gig fiber network that enables new levels of shared computation, education and economic development, made possible by Link Oregon.
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North Carolina residents and organizers joined state Rep. Maria Cervania in speaking against data center development. Impacts to water quality and supply were a key concern for speakers, many from rural areas.
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The state Supreme Court has called for prosecutors to explain more fully how the technology was used in a Jersey City murder case. Its unanimous ruling builds on a 2023 state appellate court decision.
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Plus, a group of U.S. senators wrote a letter criticizing the delay of ADA standards, Vermont is working to get people connected to broadband through a state program and a connectivity hub, and more.
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The public safety technology supplier built the offering with help from Louisville police. The goal is to reduce the time it takes to trace firearms down from days to just hours or even minutes.
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A school board member said the intention wasn’t to only reduce screen time but also to boost critical thinking and academic growth, and to send a message that the district doesn’t condone unvetted technology.
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The Michigan Bureau of Elections is investigating a complaint about an ad targeting a U.S. House candidate. The bureau said the state’s AI disclosure requirement for political ads is a state law, not federal.
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