Julia Edinger

The technology can support utility staff with asset oversight, enabling leaders to make more proactive decisions about necessary improvements and helping to build the case for investment.

Plus, a new report examines linguistic barriers to digital inclusion, Massachusetts announces the recipients of digital equity awards, San Diego released its Broadband Master Plan, and more.

AI4Gov, a book project with leading public-sector AI professionals as co-editors, is intended as a resource for government as the industry shifts from AI experimentation to ongoing use.

The state’s inaugural principal director of AI architecture is charged with shaping its AI approach amid a significant restructuring. Change management plays a central part in the work of both efforts.

Plus, new research explores gaps in computer ownership to set a baseline, the initial comment period has closed for a potential rulemaking related to the E-rate program, and more.

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology has tapped Tamara Roust to serve as chief AI officer. She previously served as the state’s chief data officer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology has tapped Tamara Roust to serve as chief AI officer. She previously served as the state's chief data officer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials highlighted the AI factory initiative at the city’s recent AI Day event. It will wield large language model infrastructure to support AI development in the region.

Plus, Seattle has opened new grant opportunities for digital inclusion, a data breakdown highlights Internet access gaps, new research addresses a difference between male and female AI usage, and more.

Building on momentum from its first event this spring, last week’s 1776 Labs convened government, education and nonprofits to make technological solutions for real-world problems.