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Maryland's newly launched AI Innovation Lab will provide state agencies with what a statement called “tools, infrastructure and expert consultation necessary to upscale AI adoption and experimentation.” bit.ly/3Qh9aLO

Maryland Launches Innovation Lab for Artificial Intelligence

The move comes as the state works to create money-saving AI agents and seeks to encourage more AI expertise. Other states also are striving for an edge in AI, sometimes with similar innovation labs.

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Climate change is increasing the frequency, intensity and duration of hot spells, but technology is helping address the challenges posed by record-breaking heatwaves and make communities more resilient. bit.ly/4e2PRyU

Data Supports Efforts to Combat Urban Heat; Could AI Help?

Local governments are using data to inform urban forestry initiatives and other work to mitigate the impacts of heat islands on communities. Implementing AI technology may add value.

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Federal cybersecurity funding, which often serves smaller jurisdictions around the country, is being thrown a lifeline by the senior senator from Virginia. bit.ly/3QburGJ

Senate Bill Would Restore Federal Funding for MS-ISAC

The proposed legislation from Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, would fund the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which provides cybersecurity support to state and local governments.

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In a statement, Casepoint credited CEO Paul Colangelo with building “high-performing innovative organizations around customer partnership, operational excellence and technology transformation.” bit.ly/4v7Cqng

Casepoint Names Industry Vet Paul Colangelo as CEO

Colangelo’s previous gov tech experience includes the top job at Avenu Insights and Analytics, plus its successor firm Neumo. Casepoint sells tech for legal, compliance, records requests and other...

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The Georgia Technology Authority plans to create “the groundwork for statewide AI governance” via a deal with Darwin AI. bit.ly/4epZc2F

Georgia Will Build Statewide AI ‘Guardrails’ With Darwin

The state wants to position itself as an artificial intelligence leader and has struck a deal with Darwin AI, a startup, to move closer to that goal. The goal is to take a "foundation-first" approach...

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Dan Lohrmann shares three vital AI stories that surfaced this past week that deserve attention and focus. Two of the stories will not surprise you, but the last one might. bit.ly/4v2E75q

The Mythos Race: Trump’s New EO and Glasswing’s Expansion

A roundup of headline AI developments from this past week is warranted, as fast-moving decisions from the White House to Anthropic demand immediate attention. Plus, a look at what may be the AI...

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Neal Nachtigall has been elevated to the role of South Dakota state CIO and commissioner of the Bureau of Information and Technology, after serving as BIT’s director of agency and application support. bit.ly/4oszpvh

South Dakota Elevates a New CIO From Within Its IT Agency

Neal Nachtigall has taken on the role of CIO and commissioner of the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Technology, following the departure of former leader Mark Wixon.

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As CIO of Maricopa County, http://Ariz., Richard McHattie oversees an entirely remote workforce. This has contributed to a high level of employee satisfaction — exit interviews are rare these days — as well as a record-low vacancy rate. bit.ly/4xmD7uF

Leading an All-Remote Workforce in Maricopa County, Ariz.

Maricopa County CIO Richard McHattie oversees several hundred employees in the nation’s fourth most populous county, all in a remote work environment that was also among the first in government to...

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A brief network outage in Oregon took major operations like Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and the Department of Transportation offline Thursday. The cause of the disruption remains unknown. bit.ly/49VmEU2

Oregon Network Outage Affects Multiple State Agencies

A brief network outage in Oregon took major operations like Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and the Department of Transportation offline Thursday. The cause of the disruption remains unknown.

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Cybersecurity officials in California and Texas confirmed Thursday that they are among states participating in a new Anthropic cyber defense initiative. bit.ly/4vI6uFX

California, Texas Among First States in Anthropic Cyber Cohort

The company has offered multiple states credits toward using its Claude products. The initiative provides AI-powered tools and technical support to public-sector cyber teams working to remediate...

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This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — new federal legislation would expand broadband access; the city of Seattle has launched its first digital kiosk; a new map display’s Michigan’s digital inclusion organizations; and more. bit.ly/4el6AMG

What’s New in Digital Equity: Digital Navigator Corps Report

Plus, new federal legislation would expand broadband access; the city of Seattle has launched its first digital kiosk; a new map display’s Michigan’s digital inclusion organizations; and more.

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“Our top priority is ensuring a safe, successful and memorable World Cup experience for both visitors and New Jersey residents. That is why agencies across state government have spent years planning and coordinating to host this tournament.” bit.ly/4ei3QQm

New Jersey Goes Into World Cup With New Health Portal

Heat, air pollution, bug bites and the complexities of U.S. healthcare — those are subjects addressed by the site, meant to appeal to 1 million-plus regional visitors. The move reflects the state’s...

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Lin Zhou, VP, CIO, and Executive Director for AI and Quantum Computing at Texas Tech University, is one of the 2026 GT Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers. Read his profile here: bit.ly/3RJlmVZ

Lin Zhou

VP, CIO, and Executive Director for AI and Quantum Computing, Texas Tech University

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North Carolina residents recently gained the ability to upload a copy of their vehicle’s proof-of-insurance document to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles from a mobile device. bit.ly/4v3nA0Z

North Carolina DMV Modernization Moves Processes Online

The state division began a three-year initiative in March that will roll out new technology to improve residents’ experience and make frequent steps digital. On-site document upload is an early move.

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Michael Boyce will serve as the senior adviser for responsible AI for the state of Maryland, to support the state’s ongoing AI adoption efforts, Gov. Wes Moore announced Wednesday. bit.ly/4xqChNu

Maryland’s New AI Leader Will Support State Deployment

The new senior adviser for responsible AI will work across sectors to support the technology’s responsible use in strengthening services and economic development. He arrives from the U.S. Digital...

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Anthropic has offered multiple states $100,000 in credits to use its Mythos-level Claude products, giving them a chance to test the systems of this new tech that has sparked national conversation about rapidly evolving threats to cybersecurity. bit.ly/49RvtOP

Anthropic Offers States $100K in Credits to Test Mythos

The artificial intelligence company has invited states and other government agencies to join a new cyber defense cohort that will be capped at 100 members. Mythos promises to root out vulnerabilities...

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“After analyzing the 30 total service calls that came in over two months, the pilot showed that an average of 75 minutes of downtime was lost per service call." bit.ly/3QzLaDE

When a Moving Walkway Halts, Tech Gets Repairs in Motion

New Internet of Things technology is helping to monitor the operations of elevators, escalators and moving walkways in airports and other transit centers — and determine when might be best to service...

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Iowa projects a savings of more than half a billion dollars over the next decade as it moves away from aging physical infrastructure and hands daily IT operations to two providers. bit.ly/4opz8cM

Iowa Tech Overhaul Shifts State IT to Managed Service Model

The state projects a savings of more than half a billion dollars over the next decade as it moves away from aging physical infrastructure and hands daily IT operations to two providers.

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The Illinois legislature has passed Senate Bill 315, a historic AI law that mandates annual, independent, third-party audits of safety practices for frontier AI models and will direct companies to report incidents and create safety frameworks. bit.ly/4ecfSKW

Illinois’ Landmark AI Law Sets a New Standard for Oversight

Senate Bill 315, which passed with broad support in the legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature, mandates annual independent third-party audits of frontier AI models’ safety practices.

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Federal cybersecurity funding, which often serves smaller jurisdictions around the country, is being thrown a lifeline by Sen. Mark Warner from Virginia. bit.ly/4vvdWnG

Senate Bill Would Restore Federal Funding for MS-ISAC

The proposed legislation from Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, would fund the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which provides cybersecurity support to state and local governments.

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