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NASCIO: Chief Privacy Officer Role Continues to Grow in Importance
As more states are prioritizing the role of data privacy, the state chief privacy officer (CPO) role is continuing to grow in importance, according to a recent report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
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N.J. Launches My Career NJ Website
In a bid to help job seekers make their next career move, New Jersey has launched My Career NJ, a new, interactive digital hub – accessible in English and Spanish – that centralizes personalized career resources.
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NASCIO Officials: AI, Cyber, CX Intertwined in 2024 State CIO Priorities
2024 was the first year that artificial intelligence (AI) appeared on the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ (NASCIO) list of top priorities for state CIOs. Also for the first time ever, digital government services and cybersecurity tied for the top priority spot.
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Massachusetts Invests $22M for Affordable Housing Broadband
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) announced the launch of its Residential Internet Retrofit Program, a $22 million statewide initiative to equip public and affordable housing units across the state with high-speed internet service.
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Penn State Names David Horton CIO
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) has named David Horton vice president for information technology and chief information officer (CIO). The university said that Horton will start the new role on a part-time basis before going full time by June 1.
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K-12 Students Want More Adult Guidance on Using AI Tools
A new survey from the National 4-H Council found that tweens and teens believe that generative AI will benefit their education and careers, but that they also have concerns about cheating and privacy. The survey further found that these students want support from adults in learning how to use AI tools correctly and with confidence.
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McNeese State Launches Mental Health Teletherapy Tool
McNeese State University in Louisiana is partnering with Uwill, a mental health solutions provider, to launch a digital mental health and teletherapy tool.
Join state CIOs and industry experts for discussions on the pressing issues facing state and local government IT teams during the next installment of MeriTalk’s State Tech Vision series.
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Pennsylvania Lottery Upgrades Computer System
The Pennsylvania Lottery has upgraded to a new computer system which will offer benefits to players and businesses selling lottery tickets, and improve the back-end infrastructure for the Pennsylvania Lottery.
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Las Vegas Gets $1.4M Grant for Pedestrian Safety
Las Vegas will use a $1.4 million Federal grant to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve pedestrian safety within the Freemont Street corridor, a popular pedestrian entertainment area.
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USDA Sets $58M Funding for Tribal Internet Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the department is investing $58 million in Tribal communities in Nevada, Oklahoma and South Dakota to support economic development, high-speed internet deployment, and modern infrastructure.
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Feds Form Water Cyber Task Force Following Volt Typhoon Hacks
Following the discovery of a Chinese-based hacking group compromising U.S. critical infrastructure, the White House – in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – announced plans this week to form a Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force.
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Arizona School District Rolls out AI-Powered Security Tech
The Piñon Unified School District, located on the Navajo Nation Reservation in Piñon, Ariz., is planning to deploy AI-powered surveillance technology.
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Montclair State University Names David Chun CIO
New Jersey’s Montclair State University has named David Chun its new chief information officer (CIO), effective May 1.
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University of Dayton Uses $200K Grant to Boost K-12 Cybersecurity Efforts
The University of Dayton Center for Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence is using nearly $200,000 in grant funding to help prepare schoolchildren against cyber risks, equip police to investigate the dark web, and train the cybersecurity workforce.
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UC Irvine Rolling out Custom GenAI Tool for Students
The University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) is deploying a customized generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solution called ZotGPT Chat.
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FBI Report: Government Entities Third Largest Target in 2023
As cyberattacks are growing in severity and scale, a new FBI report has found that government facilities were the third largest target for cybersecurity hackers in 2023.
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New Mexico Portal Tracks Missing, Murdered Indigenous People
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has launched a new interactive online portal to address the data-sharing and public-facing aspects of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in New Mexico.
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N.C. Plans App to Help Residents With Substance use Disorders
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has entered a partnership with CHESS Health and Trillium Health Resources to enhance support for North Carolinians working toward recovery from substance use disorders.
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California Transportation Department Launches Digital Equity Index
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has launched a new equity tool that is designed to help ensure all Californians benefit from transportation projects, and identify communities most negatively impacted by the transportation system which can result in high rates of traffic, crashes, and air pollution, as well as limited transit options.
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West Virginia Upgrades Infrastructure Hub Website, Launches New Dashboard
West Virginia has rolled out a significant upgrade to the West Virginia Infrastructure Hub website, an online tool that helps connect West Virginian communities with Federal funding opportunities.
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Ohio Launches Digital Career Navigator
The state of Ohio has launched the Ohio Career Navigator, which is a new tool on OhioMeansJobs.com designed to help state residents find workforce resources.