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“Expect physical AI to be on the tech buzzword list this year. The term refers to applications where AI takes on a physical form, from robotics to driverless cars." bit.ly/3NY6fX4

Delaware is offering AI training developed with InnovateUS, to help employees increase their skill levels and use AI responsibly. The curriculum is available via its online learning platform. bit.ly/40GDlxF

Federal agencies are requesting access to state and local government data for immigration enforcement purposes. Some experts argue this could impact public trust, but protections can be implemented. bit.ly/4rMCA13

The Colorado AI Policy Work Group has developed, and now approved, a framework for changes to the state’s landmark legislation establishing consumer protections related to AI. Transparency is a priority. bit.ly/4dufhpa

Pennsylvania has put out a new call for applicants to help state agencies with AI, data analytics, emergency technologies and other areas. The push reflects similar programs from other governments. bit.ly/4sSBGRn

As AI and growing software supply chains make cybersecurity more complicated, there are also ways that organizations can and should strengthen their defenses. bit.ly/4rNzbyW

As parents race to get their children into summer camp, a park district in Colorado is using tools from Rec to bring more mobile stability to the process. A park executive and Rec CEO discuss what’s happening. bit.ly/47eAob9

The National League of Cities will work with tech company BRINC to educate cities, towns and villages on standing up drone-as-first-responder programs. That includes assistance on FAA approvals and training. bit.ly/47fAZcG

The world’s fastest business jet is getting ready to take to the skies. Bombardier says its Global 8000 can reach a top speed of Mach 0.95, beating out the Gulfstream 700’s Mach 0.935. bit.ly/4sZLZDn

From mining video evidence to enabling real-time translation of public meetings to speeding up prescription renewals, state and local agencies are finding ways to put artificial intelligence to work. bit.ly/40K7sEh

The North Star State has a new IT leader to guide its technology work, as leaders have appointed Jon Eichten commissioner and state CIO of Minnesota IT Services. bit.ly/4s3vkOB

When cybersecurity experts from the public and private sectors gathered this week, AI and critical infrastructure took a back seat to frontline defense in light of recent international headlines. bit.ly/4bWBv1O

Iowa is modernizing a legacy mainframe, working with federal counterparts and participating in the Child Welfare Technology Incubator initiative from the Administration for Children and Families. bit.ly/4uIy8Tu

This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — new legislation would revive the FCC’s equity council if enacted, a report reveals connectivity gaps in tribal communities, some municipal broadband networks outperform their competitors, and more. bit.ly/4bC5lYi

GT Fast5: CIO shakeups, cyber threats and an AI reality check—this week’s GT Fast5 covers what’s moving in government tech. #GovTech #Cybersecurity #AI

Teena Piccione, who serves as North Carolina's CIO, will step down from her role and return to the private sector. Nate Denny, former deputy secretary for the Department of Information Technology, will lead it starting next month. bit.ly/47dDBI2

State-led data systems are demonstrating how to deliver timely, actionable insights that connect workers with the skills employers actually need. bit.ly/4bitmVi

Pennsylvania has started a fresh government technology recruitment drive that seeks to match STEM graduates with state agencies via fellowships. bit.ly/4rJfQyJ

The Colorado AI Policy Work Group has now developed and approved a framework that aims to protect consumers from negative impacts of AI technology while supporting the state’s navigation of changes to disputed AI regulations. bit.ly/4cVldHE

A park district in Colorado is using government technology to ease the pain of summer camp registration, a move that underscores the business opportunity for suppliers of recreational management tools. bit.ly/4lVa2RP