Scarce GIS resources could hamstring state broadband challenges
Scarce GIS resources could hamstring state broadband challenges
Data & Analytics
Ridership trends emerge from transit data archive
The nation’s local transit data now sits in a centralized archive, giving officials an understanding of how communities use transportation systems.
Public Safety
Addressing the public safety resource crisis
By investing in assistive AI technology, facilitating collaboration and experimenting with new programs, agencies can begin addressing the multilayered challenges facing responders.
Cybersecurity
More states move to ban TikTok from government devices
Maryland joined South Dakota in announcing a ban on state employees or agencies from using the app on government-issued devices, while South Carolina asked for it to be blocked.
Sponsor Content
State CIOs Report Greater Workforce Challenges
A rapidly changing work environment is demanding more of the CIO as a strategist while complicating efforts to fully staff a highly skilled workforce.
Data & Analytics
Report: Governments behind private sector in customer, employee experience
Governments have improved their digital transformation efforts, but much work remains.
Cloud & Infrastructure
The low-code remedy for public health IT
Low-code development gives public health IT experts a powerful tool to respond to new crises quickly and develop the platforms they need to collect and use data to improve community wellness.
Data & Analytics
The cost of wildfires is rising. But by how much?
States are struggling to budget resources for wildfire management given inadequate tracking and reporting of costs.
Emerging Tech
The ChatGPT chatbot is blowing people away with its writing skills. An expert explains why it’s so impressive
The text-generating model stands out from its cohorts for its mostly accurate and helpful responses and it can even reject inappropriate prompts, but one expert says the chatbot's impressive feats are still not up to par with human capabilities.
Cybersecurity
Local governments make common cyber mistakes, auditor finds
A Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats.
Cybersecurity
Ohio to offer CMMC cyber coaching
The state is looking to help local contractors comply with Defense Department cyber standards – an effort which could have knock-on effects for state and local government contracting in Ohio.
Sponsor Content
How Agencies Can Bolster Cyber Resilience
Shifting critical information to a cloud environment can introduce new cybersecurity concerns if not done properly.
Cybersecurity
Chinese drones could expose state, local governments
Amid the uncertainty surrounding drones’ cybersecurity, a new program vets drones to ensure they meet rigorous security requirements.
Emerging Tech
Text-to-image AI: powerful, easy-to-use technology for making art – and fakes
As AI-generated images become more popular, one expert says the inherent creative freedom coincides with the ability to create false and sometimes harmful media.
Emerging Tech
Tricky terrain is no problem for this four-legged robot
Researchers have developed a robot that uses machine learning to navigate its surrounding, which scientists say could assist in search and rescue operations.
Emerging Tech
Transit agency pilots gun detection tech
Philadelphia’s SEPTA will test an AI-based video analytics solution that aims to reduce gun-related violence on train platforms.
Emerging Tech
How AI speeds time to repair
Artificial intelligence that monitors networks can help teams pinpoint problems and suggest repairs.
Emerging Tech
States enter the quantum race
Chattanooga is leveraging its high-speed fiber for the first commercial quantum network, while Maryland builds a quantum ecosystem.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Covering the gaps left by the silver tsunami
Before the baby boomers retire and take their institutional knowledge with them, agencies should invest in cloud-based systems that will improve efficiency and attract a younger workforce.
Emerging Tech
Maine’s 3D-printed wood-fiber home
The recyclable, 3D-printed homes could help fill the housing gap while advancing sustainable manufacturing.
Data & Analytics
Data to help bridge the racial wealth divide
The Black Wealth Data Center aims to provide easy access to race-based data and empower evidence-driven decision-making.
Emerging Tech