Author: CPSAI

  • This Week in Government Technology – February 2nd – 9th, 2025

    This Week in Government Technology – February 2nd – 9th, 2025

    Federal and National AI Initiatives GovAI Coalition Launches AI Contract Hub The GovAI Coalition, a network of over 600 government agencies spanning local, state, and federal levels, has partnered with procurement services firm Pavilion to develop an AI Contract Hub. This initiative aims to provide agencies access to curated AI contracts, streamlining procurement processes and…

  • This Week in Government Technology – January 26th – February 2nd, 2025

    This Week in Government Technology – January 26th – February 2nd, 2025

    As artificial intelligence continues to shape the public sector, government agencies are exploring new adoption, regulation, and governance strategies at all levels. This week, several significant developments have emerged in AI policy and deployment, ranging from municipal partnerships to federal strategy shifts. Federal AI Policy Shifts OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Gov In an effort to streamline…

  • This Week in Government Technology – December 1st – 8th, 2024

    This Week in Government Technology – December 1st – 8th, 2024

    Federal Highlights Creation of the AI and Crypto Czar RolePresident Elect Donald Trump announced the establishment of a new executive office role: the “AI and Crypto Czar.” Venture capitalist David Sacks has been appointed to this position. Sacks is known for advocating minimal regulation to foster innovation, aligning with Trump’s broader anti-regulation stance. He supports…

  • This Week in Government Technology – November 24th – December 1st, 2024

    This Week in Government Technology – November 24th – December 1st, 2024

    State-Level Updates Arizona Updates AI Policies Arizona has updated its AI use policies based on insights from a state-wide survey of government employees’ technology usage. The revised policies prioritize modernizing the state’s data infrastructure to enable system-level AI integration across agencies while aligning with how employees are currently utilizing the technology. Survey on Local Government…

  • This Week in Government Technology – November 17th – 24th, 2024

    This Week in Government Technology – November 17th – 24th, 2024

    State-Level Updates California’s Role in AI Legislation California has long been at the forefront of AI regulation in the United States, setting benchmarks for state-level AI governance. However, a recent op-ed by Route Fifty raises questions about California’s future direction. As the state prepares to respond to the incoming administration’s legislative agenda, there are hints…

  • This Week in Government Technology – November 10th – 17th, 2024

    This Week in Government Technology – November 10th – 17th, 2024

    On Wednesday, the National League of Cities and Google Public Cloud unveiled a standardized evaluation framework for AI use cases in local governments. Alongside the framework, they released a public toolkit of resources to help cities adopt AI in compatible and standardized ways. This initiative aims to avoid an “AI divide,” where AI technology and…

  • AI-Ready: An Evaluation Guide for Health and Human Services Agencies

    AI-Ready: An Evaluation Guide for Health and Human Services Agencies

    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…

  • This Week in Government Technology – November 3rd – 10th, 2024

    This Week in Government Technology – November 3rd – 10th, 2024

    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,…

  • This Week in Government Technology – October 27th– November 3rd, 2024

    This Week in Government Technology – October 27th– November 3rd, 2024

    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…

  • This Week in Government Technology – October 20th–27th, 2024

    This Week in Government Technology – October 20th–27th, 2024

    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…