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This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — Hawaii has announced a Digital Aloha Month campaign, California is piloting improvements to an affordable broadband initiative, Santa Barbara launched a digital resource hub, and more. bit.ly/4nir23L

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With more than 1 in 4 adults reporting a disability, a NASCIO report found states that fix the accessibility gap don’t just serve their residents but also manage legal risks and costs and drive economic growth. bit.ly/3I2I72H

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GT Fast5: D.C.’s new Real-Time Crime Center: who controls the city’s surveillance data? 👀 #GovTech #Privacy

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Permitting is getting an AI boost in Lancaster, Calif., where they will become the first municipalities in the U.S. to use a “next-generation permitting platform” from Labrynth. bit.ly/4mcmjzO

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It’s been a busy summer for the business of government technology, and the deals are not over. Gravity focuses on budgeting and compliance while coUrbanize’s specialty is community engagement. bit.ly/45WNfx7

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Nathan Willigar, who has served as the state’s chief information security officer, or CISO, since April 2019, is leaving the public sector for a cybersecurity job with Microsoft. bit.ly/463jHxZ

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A U.S. official told reporters a large number of Americans' metadata has been stolen in the sweeping cyber espionage campaign, adding dozens of companies across the world had been hit by the hackers. bit.ly/4n4kQfq

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The Silicon Valley city has selected four startup companies — building AI-driven solutions ranging from maternal health to food waste reduction — from more than 170 applicants to receive grants and professional support. bit.ly/47fVzKP

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Case studies in the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest report show how states are extending cyber protections across government bodies. They highlight best practices including statewide coordination. bit.ly/4lRKUto

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Local governments are investing in digital equity, which can serve as the foundation to advance the implementation of other emerging technologies including AI. Good data is the foundation for both. bit.ly/4g1VA7l

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An Illinois audit found that a popular provider of license plate reading technology violated data protection law. In response, the company paused all federal pilot projects and outlined new distinct search permissions. bit.ly/47pZJQt

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An outage has halted automated access to congressional data, raising questions about whether the breakdown stems from a glitch or something more serious. The change came to light on Friday. bit.ly/461Ss77

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The state of Montana is looking to hire its inaugural chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO) to set a statewide strategy, advance the use of the technology, and establish an AI Community of Practice. bit.ly/4fYS2CR

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“We're defending against nation-state adversaries on municipal budgets,” Robert Beach recently said. “It's not a local government problem. This is a national problem.” bit.ly/3JWf3u5

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As state and local governments move to make their data transparent to the public with dashboards and portals, the federal government has highlighted a critical question that stands to test the webpages: What if the numbers don’t reflect the truth? bit.ly/3HAhmm9

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Nevada has closed all offices Monday as network issues have interrupted its ability to do business. They result from a security incident, and technical teams are working to restore operations. bit.ly/462ZbO3

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6 days ago

This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — members of Congress are calling for clarity on the use of nondeployment funds under the BEAD Program, New York is investing millions in broadband, and people who are incarcerated are learning digital skills. bit.ly/4p6xRHt

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A recent incident involving the rocker and an undetected handgun in the Michigan state Capitol shows the need for better security. That need, in turn, could spark more business for suppliers of gov tech. bit.ly/4lVPcQy

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When Phoenix, Ariz., residents call the police department’s Crime Stop nonemergency line, they’re now greeted with a new kind of voice — one powered by AI. bit.ly/427DBXj