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Did Supreme Court ruling come too late to reverse ‘chilling effect’ on 2024 disinformation?
July 02, 2024 | News, InfrastructureWhile the justices found in Murthy v. Missouri that two states lacked standing to sue over alleged government censorship, observers warned that the case may have already damaged efforts to crack down ahead of November.
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Supreme Court sends Florida, Texas ‘censorship’ laws back to lower courts
July 01, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentThe justices left in place preliminary injunctions blocking the two laws but said the appeals courts must further study their First Amendment implications.
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Calls for cyber framework harmonization ramp up
June 27, 2024 | Cybersecurity, NewsEfforts to streamline cybersecurity regulations across governments, industries and sectors are underway. The nationwide program StateRAMP has launched its initiative to standardize those rules and regulations.
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Supreme Court rules that government can ask social media platforms to remove misinformation
June 26, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentJustices said in a 6-3 decision that Louisiana and Missouri did not have standing to sue. The ruling comes as a relief to state and local officials as they look to crack down on election-related misinformation ahead of November.
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How AI can help and hurt the environment
June 25, 2024 | News, Emerging TechArtificial intelligence could put a greater strain on electricity, water and other resources already under pressure from data centers. But the technology also presents opportunities to address environmental challenges.
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In this county, AI is its ‘institutional knowledge in a box’
June 21, 2024 | News, Emerging TechThe way Washoe County, Nevada, is using artificial intelligence may not be flashy or innovative, but its “boring” approach is leading to better customer service and, maybe, more transformative projects down the road.
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Don’t rush into AI experiments too quickly, experts say
June 20, 2024 | News, Emerging TechSpeakers at Route Fifty’s latest Innovation Spotlight cautioned the need to balance innovation in artificial intelligence with good governance, despite the desire for adoption to happen quicker.
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As mobile IDs proliferate, concerns about cybersecurity and data privacy mount
June 18, 2024 | Digital Government, NewsNew York is the latest state to adopt a mobile driver’s license. But while the technology holds promise and is convenient for users, there remain concerns.
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Bills restricting social media advance amid continued legal battles
June 13, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentNew York lawmakers just passed legislation to ban the use of algorithm-driven feeds for minors without their parents’ permission, while Utah’s law is facing more legal action over its age verification requirements.
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Mayoral candidate pledges ‘digital by default’ city services
June 12, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentIn his bid to become the next mayor of San Francisco, Mark Farrell promised to digitize government services within two years.