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A public safety program in the state is using a sensor network and real-time data to suppress wildfires more quickly and gain insights on developing climate-related risks. buff.ly/6b9JHqE

What California has learned from an AI-enabled early wildfire detection system

A public safety program in the state is using a sensor network and real-time data to suppress wildfires more quickly and gain insights on developing climate-related risks.

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ICYMI: Some state broadband offices risk sunsetting prematurely, before the deployment of billions in BEAD funds. via @pewtrusts buff.ly/Oeven3D

States must consider future of broadband offices

Some state offices risk sunsetting prematurely, before the deployment of billions in federal funds.

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ICYMI: Various state and local organizations urged the Senate in an open letter to appropriate the money for Fiscal Year 2027 to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. buff.ly/Sa5aeqo

Government groups call for $300M to fund cyber grant program

Various state and local organizations urged the Senate in an open letter to appropriate the money for Fiscal Year 2027 to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.

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As Texas counties have faced hurdles to curb the rapid growth of data center developments, cities could have more success with banning them through their zoning laws, land experts say. via @TexasTribune buff.ly/2YbtK0Z

San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control

As Texas counties have faced hurdles to curb the rapid growth of data center developments, cities could have more success with banning them through their zoning laws, land experts say.

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Surveillance pricing is the practice of using information about a consumer gathered from personal devices or other sources and charging different prices to individuals or groups based on their likely willingness to pay. via @PennCapitalStar buff.ly/dv09Jp5

House passes bill that would ban ride share ‘surveillance pricing’ based on personal data

Surveillance pricing is the practice of using information about a consumer gathered from personal devices or other sources and charging different prices to individuals or groups based on their likely...

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After launching a new data analytics program earlier this year, the Nevada Division of Social Services is seeing early gains in identifying erroneous or fraudulent SNAP payments. buff.ly/0TBNKoh

Nevada official ‘cautiously optimistic’ about AI solution to reducing SNAP error rates

After launching a new data analytics program earlier this year, the Nevada Division of Social Services is seeing early gains in identifying erroneous or fraudulent SNAP payments.

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The FCC has voted to review the E-Rate program, which helps pay for discounted services, internet access, equipment and maintenance for schools and libraries. ✍️ @chris_teale buff.ly/CCktG9q

FCC votes to review E-Rate program amid screen time concerns

The agency is questioning whether the program has “achieved” its connectivity objectives for schools and libraries, and whether it should be “reoriented” or “narrowed.”

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While new technology can help make operations more efficient, the agency also needs good data, effective change management and improved processes, with AI as the “end state.” buff.ly/jGE1Ede

AI just a small part of Amtrak’s ‘invisible infrastructure,’ tech leader says

While new technology can help make operations more efficient, the agency also needs good data, effective change management and improved processes, with AI as the “end state.”

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Jurisdictions increasingly expect their offices to provide multilingual services in spite of resource constraints. buff.ly/aOZR7CR

AI translation tools require ‘due diligence’ from state and local leaders, expert says

Jurisdictions increasingly expect their offices to provide multilingual services in spite of resource constraints.

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The leader of the Alabama Senate said regulating AI would be a “colossal task,” and the Legislature would have to take “baby steps.” via @ALReflector buff.ly/HmCtxIi

Regulating artificial intelligence will be ‘colossal task’ for Alabama lawmakers

The leader of the Alabama Senate said regulating AI would be a “colossal task,” and the Legislature would have to take “baby steps.”

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A new state commission work will study data center development, including water and electricity consumption, and how other states are approaching where they’re built. via @NDMonitor buff.ly/RACnqXA

North Dakota lawmakers zero in on AI, data centers

A new state commission work will study data center development, including water and electricity consumption, and how other states are approaching where they’re built.

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COMMENTARY | Most platforms degrade within three years, and rely on staff heroics and manual work. Treating it like long-term infrastructure, not a one-time purchase, is key to maintaining trust. buff.ly/j1ViXx8

The public-sector talent marketplaces that will fail

COMMENTARY | Most platforms degrade within three years, and rely on staff heroics and manual work. Treating it like long-term infrastructure, not a one-time purchase, is key to maintaining trust.

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State-level data on LGBTQ issues is becoming increasingly important amid the federal government’s efforts to limit its collection and presence, experts say. buff.ly/TaNledJ

REPORT: How states can help close growing gaps in LGBTQ data

State-level data on LGBTQ issues is becoming increasingly important amid the federal government’s efforts to limit its collection and presence, experts say.

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COMMENTARY | Artificial intelligence represents a new era in the digital revolution, but without proper training and help, it could pass incarcerated people by. buff.ly/ZRf1ejq

From dial-up to iPhones: We’re sending people home unprepared for the digital economy

COMMENTARY | Artificial intelligence represents a new era in the digital revolution, but without proper training and help, it could pass incarcerated people by.

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The California city is seeing success — and increasing interest — in its AI Upskilling Program, which helps staff develop custom-built tools to citywide problems. buff.ly/jYFLTqV

A ‘bottom-up’ and ‘in-house’ approach to AI workforce training gains traction in San Jose

The California city is seeing success — and increasing interest — in its AI Upskilling Program, which helps staff develop custom-built tools to citywide problems.

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Michigan lawmakers recently joined with residents and officials from communities across the state to demand greater local control over data center development. via @MichiganAdvance buff.ly/bdJCQP5

Michigan lawmakers, local officials and residents renew push for statewide data center moratorium

Members of the Michigan House and Senate have put forth proposals to establish a moratorium on data center development, pausing further development to give lawmakers and local officials time to...

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Some lawmakers noted the federal government has yet to draft a nationwide set of standards for AI and related technologies. via @PennCapitalStar buff.ly/jFJjHmf

Pennsylvania House committee splits along party lines over regulation proposal for AI chatbots

Some lawmakers noted the federal government has yet to draft a nationwide set of standards for AI and related technologies.

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COMMENTARY | Many residents receive information on mobile devices, and any government that does not have a mobile-first strategy risks leaving them behind. buff.ly/J6VbyoX

The missing link in digital government: Connectivity

COMMENTARY | Many residents receive information on mobile devices, and any government that does not have a mobile-first strategy risks leaving them behind.

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Around 3 million hunting and fishing license customers in the state had their data exposed, according to a recent notification, while another 800,000 cruise line customers had their data breached. ✍️ @chris_teale buff.ly/xJpQbFu

Texas investigates 2 major data breaches

Around 3 million hunting and fishing license customers in the state had their data exposed, according to a recent notification, while another 800,000 cruise line customers had their data breached.

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ICYMI: Last month, Indiana launched an initiative to expand cybersecurity education across its K-12 schools, to connect its students with colleges, careers and — in a national first — military service. buff.ly/Gg30uFz

Inside Indiana’s cybersecurity education expansion

The initiative is the first in the nation to also strive to connect students with military service, in addition to careers and higher education.

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