Georgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) to expand research capabilities, develop a skilled workforce, and drive economic growth across Georgia, the universities announced on Oct. 8.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched a new chatbot on Oct. 8 to help residents find information on the agency’s website more quickly and reduce reliance on its call center.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Oct. 5 an expansion of the state’s Reconnect free community college initiative to help adults retrain as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes employment.

State chief information officers (CIOs) are preparing for growing disruption from artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity threats, workforce shortages, and rising demand for digital services, according to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ 2026 State CIO Survey.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order on Sept. 23 directing the state to develop new procurement safeguards for advanced artificial intelligence systems, including standards for independent safety reviews and an assessment of whether the state should require a “kill switch” for certain AI models.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that outlines plans to regulate advanced AI systems, strengthen worker protections, and safeguard children using AI tools in schools and online.

Federal respondents reported more mature AI governance than their state and local counterparts, but both groups pointed to security, workforce, and infrastructure challenges as adoption expands.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is calling for changes to its teaching, student assessment, and research as generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into academic work.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Sept. 18 that accelerates implementation of the state’s new artificial intelligence (AI) audit laws and directs officials to study additional safeguards for large frontier AI developers, including a potential requirement for an emergency kill switch.

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and Microsoft announced on Sept. 9 a national standard designed to give U.S. school districts enforceable artificial intelligence (AI) safety and data privacy protections for students, families, and educators.