After a ransomware attack recently caused major issues for medical providers as well as their patients, lawmakers are looking for policy moves that can protect against a repeat. govtech.com/security/congr…

A new report from NASCIO explores the impact that generative artificial intelligence will have on state government tech employees, as states move independently with regulation and implementation. govtech.com/artificial-int…

Los Alamos National Laboratory has unveiled its newest supercomputer, which officials say will accelerate how they integrate artificial intelligence into both national security work and scientific research. govtech.com/artificial-int…

The report shows just how much the possibilities of AI, and very real worries, have come to the fore since OpenAI launched its ChatGPT chatbot that sent the artificial intelligence industry into overdrive. govtech.com/artificial-int…

The technology works by using cameras to take pictures of the houses along garbage truck routes, and artificial intelligence is then used to analyze the pictures and detect code violations. govtech.com/artificial-int…

At an event held by the Institute for Security and Technology, experts discussed why simply arresting ransomware developers isn’t enough to effectively combat this cybersecurity problem. govtech.com/security/how-t…

Cyber attacks and the related expenses of identifying the incident, fixing it, notifying customers — and improving security — has become routine in the Vancouver, Wash., area. This in turn has sparked demand for cybersecurity professionals. govtech.com/security/cyber…

A pact between the county and Internet service provider Nortex will extend high-speed Internet to residents in the underserved communities of Callisburg, Woodbine and Oakridge. The network is slated to come online in late 2025. govtech.com/network/easter…

The North Dakota Hospital Association is working with a cybersecurity company and an insurance firm to offer affordable services to hospitals and health-care organizations statewide. It comes as cyber attacks on health-care groups are rising. govtech.com/security/north…

With a plan to transition to lower-emission vehicles and become carbon-free by 2050, Cedar Rapids officials are seeking federal funding to add five hybrid electric buses to their transportation fleet. govtech.com/transportation…

Plans by SpaceX and others to boost the number of rocket launches seen streaking across San Diego County's skies have prompted the California Coastal Commission to question the environmental effects. govtech.com/products/envir…

For thousands of Texans living in the Rio Grande Valley, the so-called 'last mile' — that stubborn final leg of a broadband Internet network that reaches a residential neighborhood — can seem endless. govtech.com/opinion/opinio…

A new report by the Vernonburg Group finds access to broadband is not generally inhibited by demographic factors — but instead others like location and type of land. govtech.com/network/broadb…

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark clearly propelled NCAA women’s basketball viewership. But what do past numbers teach us about future expectations — in both basketball and cyber metrics? govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann…

The directive marks an update to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Making AI Work for Government: It All Comes Down to Trust via govtechnews
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'My goal is to build a strategic and comprehensive information security program ... as [Raleigh] tackles the security challenges that come with being one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.' - Marina Kelly

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Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, said the U.S. Department of Justice’s rule on government content “... obligates state and local governments to ensure their online services are accessible.” govtech.com/policy/doj-man…

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently opened another 5.6 miles of bus priority lanes, giving the region a total of 51 lane miles designed specifically for public transit. Another 46 miles are coming next year. govtech.com/transportation…

A new report by BroadbandNow indicates as many as 22 million U.S. residents still lack access to broadband, an improvement from 2020. But as Internet service improves, affordability in rural areas remains an issue. govtech.com/network/as-bro…