Athens-Clarke County Unified Government in Georgia announced on Sept. 2 that Hemant Desai was appointed the government’s new chief information officer (CIO) and Information Technology Department director, effective Sept. 28.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Aug. 31 announced the launch of a new mobile driver license that Coloradans can use to verify their identity at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at Denver International Airport and more than 250 participating airports nationwide.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted search has emerged as one of the top three ways Gen Z residents discover online government services, according to new PayIt research, which finds that state and local agencies could push digital adoption of government services above 90%.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced on Sept. 2 a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative artificial intelligence (AI) for students in 2-K through eighth grade, along with new screen time limits and restricted AI pilots for high school students.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) launched a quantum computing certificate program aimed at helping business and technology leaders evaluate the emerging technology, develop sourcing strategies, and prepare for its cybersecurity and governance implications.

The University of Tampa is adding a focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI) to its required Digital Literacy course this academic year, teaching students when and how to use AI tools in academic and professional work.

The White House-led pilot will test a public-private approach to protecting critical water infrastructure from growing cyber threats.

The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) named Tina Donbeck as its new chief technology officer on Aug. 25, putting her in charge of several organizations central to the IT agency.

Meghan Cook has stepped in as New York’s next chief cyber officer, taking over the role from Michaela Lee, according to both of their LinkedIn profiles.

Smaller communities face hurdles correcting broadband maps, while states need more guidance to ensure BEAD-funded networks remain financially viable, GAO found.