State Tech Vision 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) governance in government has moved “from concept to practice with remarkable speed,” according to a new practitioner’s playbook, which says public agencies are rapidly adopting rules and structures to harness AI’s benefits while managing a complex and evolving set of risks.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a statewide public engagement effort to collect feedback on artificial intelligence (AI), its effects on work and the economy, and potential state policy responses, according to the governor’s press release.

New York University (NYU) is teaming up with IBM in a new postdoctoral program for quantum computer science research that is aimed at accelerating quantum algorithms and applications development.  

Florida-based Saint Leo University and Custom Technology Solutions LLC (CTS) have launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed for higher education institutions and aiming to give university leaders real-time access to critical data used in their decision-making.

cybersecurity

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino, R-N. Y., is seeking a briefing from Instructure Holdings, Inc., after two cyberattacks this month against the company’s Canvas platform disrupted schools and universities nationwide – and just as Instructure reported reaching a deal with hackers to protect stolen data.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is pressing Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for details on how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will coordinate cybersecurity preparedness for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments as advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities accelerate threats.

The Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) is upgrading its intelligent transportation systems (ITS) capabilities by deploying new networking technology to modernize traffic infrastructure and improve operations across key areas of the state.

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