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Explore the March 2024 content offerings below.
PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS
Season 4: Episode 23: AI in State and Local Government
AI in State and Local Government
From Public Technology Institute…
AI and the essential role of data classification and governance
This blog is a repost from American City & County. In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscapes of various sectors, its implementation in the public sector stands out for its potential to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and service...
GOVERNMENT NEWS
Meet the newest member of your team: the chief AI officer
News content provided by ROUTE FIFTY
Federal agencies must hire a CAIO by year’s end. State and local governments could soon follow their lead, but some observers doubt that another C-suite officer is the best way to go.
Fulton County Ransomware Attack Prompts $10M IT Overhaul
News content provided by Government Technology
The plan to upgrade Fulton County, Ga.’s internal software system is being sped up following a recent ransomware attack. Commissioners have approved a $10.2 million overhaul of the county’s internal software system.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Officially Released
News content provided by Security Week
NIST releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, the first major update since the creation of the CSF a decade ago.
Generative AI, cyber insurance fill out city CISO toolbelts
News content provided by State Scoop
Local cybersecurity officials said that ransomware continues to be a major threat, but tools like generative AI are providing additional protection.
NYC Announces Progress on Nation’s First Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
News content provided by NYC Office of Technology & Innovation
Steering Committee will feature representatives from 16 city agencies supporting OTI’s implementation of AI Action Plan. Generative AI Policy and AI Principles and Definitions also released to guide city agencies and enhance public knowledge.
From paper to portal: How one city brought tax filings online
News content provided by Route Fifty
It’s tax season, and for most governments that means piles upon piles of paper. In Columbus, Ohio, once upon a time, it meant a “room that was paper,” according to Rasheda Hansard, administrator of the Columbus Division of Tax.
17 million cyberattacks a day: How Oklahoma stops 99% of them
News content provided by Route Fifty
In a recent interview, the state’s CISO talks about zero trust, the upside to COVID and triaging the state’s aging tech infrastructure.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
PTI 2024 AI and Cyber Summit
This Summit will explore the intersection of AI and cyber in local government. The Public Technology Institute (PTI) is presenting the Summit to examine questions on how AI will impact government services and the ongoing need to focus on building a strong and resilient cyber infrastructure.
The 2024 Cyber and AI Summit for Cities and Counties will take place 9:30 AM to 5PM (ET) Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the IBM Center for Business of Government, 600 14th Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
NASCIO 2024 Midyear Conference
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Midyear Conference brings together state CIOs from US states, territories and the District of Columbia.