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Utah, North Carolina AGs Launch AI Task Force With OpenAI, Microsoft
Attorneys general from Utah and North Carolina are launching an artificial intelligence (AI) task force in partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft that will develop voluntary guardrails for AI developers in an aim to ensure public safety.  
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    Manassas City Public Schools reopened Nov. 12 on a two-hour delay following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted district operations, officials said in a letter to parents.
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    The Penn State Smeal College of Business announced on Nov. 5 a comprehensive, college-wide artificial intelligence (AI) initiative to prepare students, faculty, and staff to “lead responsibly in an AI-driven economy,” the university said in a press release.
  3. AI Takes Center Stage in New Federal Education Grants
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  3. Nevada Attributes Ransomware Attack to ‘Malware-Laced’ Tool
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  4. IRS Officially Suspends Free Direct File Service
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  1. University of Arizona Prepares Major IT Overhaul for 2026
    The University of Arizona has made some major IT investments over the past year, and those are only going to grow under its new IT strategy set to launch early next year, the university interim chief information officer said, pointing to improved IT service delivery wins.  
  2. NYC Public Schools Deploy Emergency Alert System
    New York City (NYC) Public Schools will pilot technology that directly integrates schools with 911 services for rapid response in the event of an active shooter situation, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Matthew Fraser announced on Oct. 27.
  3. Texas A&M Galveston, Partners to Launch Courses on AI in Maritime
    Texas A&M University at Galveston is launching two new courses that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous technologies into maritime business and research through an international partnership with Norwegian, South Korean, Indian, and Japanese universities. 
  4. FCPS Opens New ‘Hands-On Tech’ Lab for Countywide Field Trips
    Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) opened a new, hands-on technology learning space at Bucknell Elementary School in Alexandria, Va., for countywide field trips that introduce students as young as kindergarten to real-world engineering and technology.
  5. Colorado Sues Trump Over Space Command Move
    Colorado officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming the relocation of U.S. Space Command to Alabama was illegally motivated by President Donald Trump’s desire to punish the state “for allowing eligible voters to vote by mail.”
  6. Maryland Taps Google Workspace to Scale AI Across the State
    Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has rolled out Google Workspace with Gemini across 59 agencies, giving almost 43,000 state employees access to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and 12,500 are active users, according to a press release.
  7. Want AI to Work? Officials Say Train Your Team and Find Your Influencers
    Everyone knows that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve efficiency and productivity – but how do you get started and get your team excited about it? Several city and state officials have an answer: Get your team trained and find those who are excited about it.
  8. Growing AI Use in K-12 Schools Prompts Concerns
    The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 schools has accelerated, with 46% of teachers indicating it was generally permitted in the 2024-2025 school year, up from 36% in the previous school year, according to a national survey of teachers, parents, and students conducted by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT).
  9. NYU Announces Quantum Research Institute
    New York University (NYU) announced on Oct. 23 the launch of the NYU Quantum Institute (NYUQI), a research hub that aims to unlock discoveries and applications of quantum information sciences.
  10. Old Dominion University Launches ‘MonarchSphere’ AI Incubator
    Old Dominion University (ODU) partnered with Google Public Sector to launch MonarchSphere, an artificial intelligence (AI) incubator that will embed AI across research, teaching, operations, and workforce programs. According to university officials, the effort aims to accelerate discovery, personalize learning, and expand micro-credentials tied to in-demand skills.