Is Your Government AI-Ready? An Interactive Tracker of AI ActionEditor's note: Check back on this article for regular updates to the maps. Aug 13 24August 13, 2024Article at Government Technology
NYC’s Data-Driven Future: 46 Algorithms and CountingNew York City, which tracks the number of algorithms its departments use, has seen adoption of those tools skyrocket in recent years. Officials see them as a way to modernize government and enhance efficiency. Child welfare: Machine learning models… Jul 31 24July 31, 2024Article at Government Technology
What Government Can Learn from the Private Sector About AIA new survey reveals a significant lag in generative AI adoption compared to the private sector. The findings highlight the need to address knowledge gaps, embrace innovative solutions and develop robust AI governance policies. PRIVATE-SECTOR… Jul 10 24July 10, 2024Article at Government Technology
How Google AI Hopes to Improve Youth Support in IllinoisIllinois has partnered with Google to launch a groundbreaking portal, aiming to streamline access to youth mental health services and break down agency silos. A project leader shared with Government Technology what they’ve learned in the process. Jul 03 24July 03, 2024Article at Government Technology
How AI Is Transforming Human-Centered Design in GovernmentExclusive insights from CIOs at NASCIO that reveal how AI impacts human-centered design in government processes that have real-world impacts. Government Technology is the award-winning national magazine covering information technology's role in state… Jun 28 24June 28, 2024Video at Government Technology
States Falling Behind on Data? This Tool Aims to HelpWHY DATA MATURITY MATTERS Commitment: Evaluating budgetary support for a chief data officer (CDO) office and dedicated data resourcesData talent pipeline: Assessing the state's efforts to cultivate data skills through job descriptions and training… Jun 24 24June 24, 2024Article at Government Technology
Meet TritonGPT: AI That Loves Tedious University TasksROLLING OUT AI IN HIGHER ED WHAT CAN AI DO AT A UNIVERSITY? May 24 24May 24, 2024Article at Government Technology
Is AI Ready to Replace Human Policy Advisers?A 50-state investigation in data journalism suggests the answer is, not yet. The AI agent was insightful on a number of fronts; but, while not descending into hallucinations, its mind strayed from instructions as the experiment went on. AI can be… Apr 05 24April 05, 2024Article at Government Technology
How Does AI Predict Governments Will Use AI? It Depends Where You LiveHOW WE DID IT WHAT WERE THE RESULTS? ARE THE PREDICTIONS REALISTIC? WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER PREDICTIONS? WHAT ARE THE RISKS? WILL THESE IDEAS REALLY HAPPEN? Mar 20 24March 20, 2024Article at Government Technology
A Good AI Program Must Start with Good DataBUILD A GOVERNMENT THAT SPEAKS DATA GIVE DATA OFFICERS A VOICE IN PROCUREMENT CREATE DATA POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR AI USE CONDUCT DATA AUDITS AND READINESS ASSESSMENTS Mar 01 24March 01, 2024Article at Government Technology
Indiana’s New AI Policy Calls for Pre-Deployment AssessmentsThe state’s new risk assessments aim to strike a balance between harnessing the benefits of AI and managing data and ethical concerns. Meanwhile, Indiana’s first customer-facing AI tool is now in service. Feb 27 24February 27, 2024Article at Government Technology
Can AI-Powered Virtual Assistants Crack the Language Barrier?Minnesota leveraged Google AI to create a multilingual virtual assistant. Data from a records request reveals how it’s really being used by a diverse population and potential limitations with the technology. Jan 23 24January 23, 2024Article at Government Technology
Can Chatbots Transform the Unemployment Claim Experience?A glimpse into the future of claims handling as Wisconsin works to apply generative AI to a UI chatbot to provide customers with a more responsive experience. Meanwhile, Nevada plans to use a chatbot to help understand equity challenges and increase… Jan 17 24January 17, 2024Article at Government Technology
AI-Powered Task Forces Tackle Online Child ExploitationINVESTIGATORS DEALING WITH MORE DATA THAN EVER COULD AI BE THE SOLUTION? Nov 14 23November 14, 2023Article at Government Technology
How Are State and Local Governments Navigating AI Regulation?President Joe Biden signed an executive order to regulate artificial intelligence, but how are state and local governments handling it? Many are exploring how AI can enhance services, while others are temporarily banning its use. GOVERNORS ARE USING… Oct 30 23October 30, 2023Article at Government Technology
Inside Ohio’s Controversial AI Crime Fighting ExperimentWHAT IS FUSUS? FususONE: a map-based interface that combines private and public video streams and data from license plate readers and ShotSpotter triggers into a single feedFususREGISTERY: allows citizens to register their cameras with police… Oct 23 23October 23, 2023Article at Government Technology
Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Government ChatbotThe use of chatbots is exploding across government agencies at all levels, according to survey data. A local government expert weighs in on the dos and don’ts of implementing one that actually works. NEGLECTING WEBSITE CONTENT FAILURE TO ASK “WHAT'S… Sep 13 23September 13, 2023Article at Government Technology
As government agencies across the country are adopting chatbots to run more efficiently and reduce call-center staffing, there’s a wide range of how the chatbots themselves appear to the public. Many have been assigned names and given faces. At least… Aug 29 23August 29, 2023Article at Government Technology
Lawsuit Highlights Legal Risks of Facial Recognition TechMultiple Minnesota law enforcement agencies face a civil rights lawsuit over the use of facial recognition technology in an arrest. However, the government denies facial recognition led to the arrest. A Minnesota man has filed a federal civil rights… Jul 13 23July 13, 2023Article at Government Technology
Here's Where Governments Are Testing Self-Driving VehiclesON-DEMAND, ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION MASS PUBLIC TRANSIT May 02 23May 02, 2023Article at Government Technology
