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After months of hard work, collaboration, and valuable feedback from government leaders, we are pleased to release AI Ready: An Evaluation Guide for HHS Agencies. A collaboration between the Center for Public Sector AI, U.S. Digital Response, Humane Intelligence, and the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, this practical tool is designed to help HHS teams make…

The Future of AI in Government: What New Policies Could Mean for Innovation and Regulation With President-Elect Donald Trump set to take office, there’s intense scrutiny surrounding the potential impacts of his policies on artificial intelligence (AI), especially in government. As reported by Time magazine, Trump has promised to repeal President Biden’s AI executive order,…

While government AI initiatives continue to unfold, we see clear priorities emerge: transparency, accountability, and responsible use. Across the country, cities and federal agencies are taking concrete steps to harness AI’s potential in ways that benefit their employees, residents, and partners. A Look Back at 2023: AI in Review Government Technology released a “Year in…

AI Legislation Momentum Grows The Software Alliance (BSA) released a comprehensive report analyzing the recent surge in AI-related legislation across the United States. According to their findings, 693 pieces of AI legislation were introduced across 45 states and the federal government in 2024—a significant increase from 191 bills in 2023. The BSA draws a parallel…

AI and Government Procurement Procedures Civic Marketplace, a Texas-based government technology supplier, has partnered with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to provide local governments with AI-driven procurement solutions. This platform aims to streamline the complex and time-consuming procurement process. Enabling agencies to streamline contracting, compliance requirements, and improve overall process transparency. Further…

You can read the full article here. In an op-ed by Tony Holmes, “Upgrading Tech Skills for Municipal and State Agencies,” he emphasizes the importance of upskilling government technologists to keep pace with the rapid advancements in cloud technology and artificial intelligence (AI). As local and state agencies modernize their IT infrastructures, Holmes points out…

MITRE’s AI Sandbox and FedScoop’s AI Report MITRE has launched a Federal AI Sandbox to advance the development of AI tools for specific agency missions. The Sandbox will serve as a testing ground for select models, refining their performance in a secure, expert-informed environment. Among the first projects in the Sandbox is an AI tool…

You can read the full article here. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is developing a new AI strategic plan, scheduled for release in January 2025, to enhance the agency’s operations across the healthcare and human services sectors. Micky Tripathi, HHS’s chief AI officer, outlined the plan’s broad scope at the NVIDIA…

This week brings several significant developments at the intersection of government and AI technology, highlighting how states and cities across the U.S. are advancing AI policy, data infrastructure, and education. Updated AI Policy Tracker Map Government Technology has published an updated AI policy tracker map, marking a major shift in state-level AI governance. By early…

This past week, NASCIO (the National Association of State CIOs) held its annual conference, bringing together state CIOs to discuss some of the most pressing challenges in government IT, with AI at the forefront of the conversation. The event provided an opportunity for state leaders to exchange ideas and collectively examine how emerging technologies like…