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Bias, privacy among governments’ generative AI headaches
June 21, 2023 | News, Emerging TechWhile ChatGPT presents big opportunities for efficiency, agencies must ensure they use it—and regulate it—properly, an expert advises.
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AI could shore up democracy—Here’s one way
| Emerging Tech, NewsPublic comment could soon swamp government officials and representatives, thanks to AI, but AI could also help spot compelling stories from constituents.
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We’re going to Miami. Join us to learn what’s new in state and local technology.
| News, Emerging TechOur annual Tech Summit is June 26-27. Come hear how local leaders from across the country are using technology to address the biggest issues facing communities.
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Animal movement powers new GPS wildlife tracker
June 20, 2023 | News, Emerging TechInstead of batteries, the device is powered by an animal's movements and can provide long-term location and health data for researchers.
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With $1.4 billion investment, Texas hopes to sprint to the front of the microchip manufacturing race
June 15, 2023 | News, Emerging TechTexas is pumping money into microchip research and manufacturing in an effort to attract new investments, secure lucrative federal grants and create thousands of high-paying jobs.
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Governor signs bill paving the way for state-level AI bill of rights
June 13, 2023 | Emerging Tech, NewsThe Connecticut legislation requires an inventory of the technology’s use in government and establishes an artificial intelligence working group to make recommendations.
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Debt deal casts doubt on CHIPS Act innovation hubs
| News, Emerging TechSome experts are questioning whether the CHIPS Act vision of 20 innovation hubs will be fully met after Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed to freeze spending as part of a deal to keep the nation from defaulting… Read More »
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As Kentucky’s largest coal producer mines bitcoin, its power discounts draw scrutiny
| News, Emerging TechA dispute before the state’s utility regulator will determine whether electrical utilities should have given bitcoin miners in eastern Kentucky economic development incentives to locate in their service territories.
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Is generative AI bad for the environment?
June 09, 2023 | News, Emerging TechA computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins.
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Blockchain is a key technology—a computer scientist explains why the post-crypto-crash future is bright
June 06, 2023 | News, Emerging TechBlockchain systems can improve data storage and security for state and local governments managing electronic medical records, property records, voting systems and other applications.