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This past week, NASCIO (the National Association of State CIOs) held its annual conference, bringing together state CIOs to discuss some of the most pressing challenges in government IT, with AI at the forefront of the conversation. The event provided an opportunity for state leaders to exchange ideas and collectively examine how emerging technologies like…

Federal Highlights The U.S. Department of Labor has proactively promoted inclusive hiring practices by introducing an in-house AI framework. This new initiative focuses on reducing bias in the hiring process and improving recruitment efforts for disabled individuals. Meanwhile, over 20 federal executive branch agencies have released detailed compliance plans, following recent guidance from the Office…

Governor Gavin Newsom of California vetoed a landmark AI regulation bill to establish comprehensive safety measures for artificial intelligence (AI). The bill, SB 1047, intended to establish regulations on large-scale AI systems, faced criticism for its broad scope, with concerns about the uniform standards across both high- and low-risk AI applications. In his veto statement,…

State and Local AI Adoption EY recently released a nationwide survey revealing that state and local agencies are lagging behind their federal counterparts in adopting AI technologies. The survey found that only 51% of state and local agencies use AI daily, compared to 64% of federal agencies. It also highlighted the major challenges to wider…

Building Trust Through AI in Colorado’s New Data Governance Framework Colorado’s newly released “Guide to Artificial Intelligence” aims to support state agencies in implementing generative AI technologies. Amy Bhikha, the state’s Chief Data Officer, emphasizes that success will depend on fostering innovation, building trust, and enhancing the state’s data governance program. The guidelines focus on…

You can read the full article here. Salesforce has introduced an “Industries AI” initiative designed to cater to specific sectors, including government. This project provides AI tools to improve public sector operations, particularly in areas such as benefit application processing, digital assessments, and inspection preparation. These tools aim to streamline processes, reduce administrative burden, and…

State of California Seeks AI Solutions for Public Sector Problems California is turning to generative AI (GenAI) to tackle some of its most pressing challenges, including housing, individuals without housing, and budget analysis. To explore how large language models (LLMs) might assist, the state is hosting a GenAI showcase, where vendors will demonstrate cutting-edge capabilities.…

You can read the full article here. This op-ed by Brent Blawat, an AI strategist with over 24 years of experience in technology development, explores the increasing adoption of Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) within state and local governments. Despite initial skepticism about artificial intelligence, IDP stands out as a palatable AI application, delivering immediate value…

AI Chatbots Writing Police Reports Raises Concerns Police departments in cities like Oklahoma City and Lafayette are beginning to experiment with AI tools to draft initial crime reports based on body camera footage and audio recordings. This new technology, developed by Axon, promises to reduce officers’ time on paperwork, freeing them to focus on active…

You can read the full article here. California lawmakers recently approved a range of legislative proposals to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), ban deepfakes, and safeguard workers from potential exploitation due to rapid technological advances. These measures are part of a broader legislative effort in California to address the rapidly evolving AI industry and its implications.…