Author: CPSAI

In this week’s edition of This Week in Government Technology, we explore the growing influence of AI in public sector initiatives across the United States. From the launch of NACo’s AI Leadership Academy to empower county officials to California’s strategic partnership with Nvidia to enhance AI education and the deployment of AI technology by AC…

You can read the full article here. The Beta District, a technology innovation zone in Central Ohio, is positioning itself as a transportation and agricultural technology leader by leveraging the region’s strengths. Doug McCollough, the newly appointed executive director, emphasizes the interconnectedness of mobility and agriculture, particularly through advancements in autonomy and electrification. With a…

This week’s blog explores key developments in AI across various levels of government. The National Association of Counties (NACo) released the AI County Compass, a report guiding local governments on safe AI integration. Francisco Ramirez of Red Hat highlights the transformative potential of AI-powered customer service tools in the public sector. New York City is…

You can read the full article here. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated a significant reorganization, appointing Micky Tripathi as the new Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy. This move places Tripathi in charge of a new departmentwide technology office focusing on technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) portfolios. The reorganization aims…

This week’s highlights explore critical advancements and regulatory efforts in the AI landscape. California’s proposed “Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act,” led by state Senator Scott Wiener, aims to regulate AI development through the Frontier Model Division and CalCompute program. While supported by AI safety groups, it faces opposition from tech…

You can read the full article here. Grove City, Ohio, has pioneered a cautious and structured approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into local governance. With the enactment of its AI policy on October 3, 2023, the city established a framework for case-by-case approval of AI tools, ensuring each implementation aligns with security and consistency…

This week’s highlights delve into the transformative efforts of state and local governments to leverage AI to enhance public services and governance. New York set a precedent with the passage of the Legislative Oversight of Automated Decision-making in Government Act (LOADinG Act), aiming to establish stringent AI controls within state agencies. South Carolina unveils its…

You can read the full article here. The White House recently announced nearly $100 million in commitments from government, academia, and civil society to bolster the emerging tech workforce. This initiative, led by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), includes significant pledges from the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Digital Response (USDR), and…

This week’s highlights showcase how state and local governments are leveraging AI and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to modernize permitting systems, boosting automation, transparency, and efficiency. Honolulu’s CLARITI system and AI-powered CivCheck have reduced residential permit processing times by 70%. Virginia’s Virginia Permit Transparency platform and Pennsylvania’s PAyback platform have significantly cut processing times and…

You can read the full article here. A new bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski aims to enhance the Department of Energy’s (DOE) capabilities through artificial intelligence. The Department of Energy AI Act mandates the DOE to establish a research and development program focused on AI, emphasizing the aggregation and training…