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.

A legislative proposal in Vermont that would move $9.5 million in interest earnings from the state’s Technology Modernization Special Fund to the general fund has drawn concern from a coalition of technology organizations and private companies.

Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Japanese information and communication technology company Fujitsu Limited have established a new international research hub aimed at advancing “physical artificial intelligence” (AI) systems that can operate in physical environments and interact with people and the physical world.

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) on May 4 launched new districtwide cellphone restrictions for K-12 students, implementing grade-specific rules aimed at reducing distractions and improving classroom focus.

Three university teams were named winners of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Aligned Skills Curriculum and Experiential Network Design (ASCEND) challenge competition. The winning proposals were selected to help shape future national cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) workforce training programs.

The Pennsylvania State Police deployed a mobile radio tower known as a Land Mobile Radio Cell on Wheels (LMR-COW) to enhance emergency communications and public safety during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

The City of Miami is undertaking a major overhaul of its permitting systems technology, and it selected Oracle to modernize and streamline how residents and businesses interact with city services that involve permitting.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Christopher Given the director of the Department of Technology, subject to approval of the state Senate.

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The Department of Defense (DOD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) will host the finale of its ASCEND “Shark Tank”-style competition on May 1, where five finalists will present their proposals to a panel of DOD experts.