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Explore the September 2023 content offerings below.
From Public Technology Institute…

What’s Trending: AI in Local Government – PTI Survey Results
With so much conversation about Artificial Intelligence as the next “big thing” in local government IT, Public Technology Institute wanted to gain a better understanding on how city and county IT executives view AI. PTI surveyed local government IT executives on the...
PTI Commentary: Making Government AI-Ready Begins with an AI-Ready Workforce
This blog is a repost from American City & Country Written by Dr. Alan R. Shark. There has been much talk about having an AI-ready workforce, yet there seems to be more focus on the need than on how we can achieve this. We also know that artificial intelligence...
BLOGS & ARTICLES
First Statewide Cybersecurity Plan to Take Effect in Minnesota
This blog is a repost from CBS News Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS — The first-ever statewide cybersecurity plan will be rolled out Tuesday across Minnesota, comprised of nearly $24 million in both state and federal tax dollars. There is so much connectivity in an online...
NIST Drafts Major Update to Its Widely Used Cybersecurity Framework
This blog is a repost from National Institute of Standards and Technology. The world’s leading cybersecurity guidance is getting its first complete makeover since its release nearly a decade ago. After considering more than a year’s worth of community feedback, the...
GOVERNMENT NEWS
AI Chatbots Are Invading Your Local Government—and Making Everyone Nervous
News content provided by wired.com
State and local governments in the US are scrambling to harness tools like ChatGPT to unburden their bureaucracies, rushing to write their own rules—and avoid generative AI’s many pitfalls.
Wake County and City of Raleigh Partner to Modernize Mapping Tool
News content provided by wake.gov
Wake County and the City of Raleigh have collaborated to launch an updated version of the popular iMAPS application — an online, interactive mapping tool that provides easy access to reliable property information.
Careful Analysis of Government Staff Skills Could Smartly Guide Managed Services
News content provided by statetechmagazine.com
When caring for mainframes, state and local agencies should identify their specific talent gaps and tailor services to fill them.
Wisconsin creates task force to study AI’s effect on workforce
News content provided by statescoop.com
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers created a task force to evaluate how artificial intelligence might affect the state’s workforce in the near future.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers created a task force to evaluate how artificial intelligence might affect the state’s workforce in the near future.
News content provided by ndit.nd.gov
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is proud to announce the establishment of a new Public Safety Team, dedicated to enhancing the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) and ensuring seamless communication for first responders across the state. The team will be led by the newly appointed Public Safety Manager, Eric Pederson.
How Long Beach turns data privacy commitments into action
News content provided by cities-today.com
Ahead of the Cities Today Institute City Leadership Forum in Long Beach next week, Sarah Wray talks to Lea Eriksen, the city’s technology lead.
Small Cities Unlock Potential with New Access to Data and Resident Input
News content provided by nlc.org
Community input and quality data help governments make better decisions, improve strategic planning, win grants, and achieve much more. Unfortunately, small cities face disadvantages when it comes to accessing this information. Many towns need more staff, time, and funds to best invest in data collection and resident engagement.
Exploring AI Applications in City Government: The Promise and the Risks
News content provided by ncl.org
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of work and local governments are by no means exempt. Cities, towns, and villages can harness the power of AI to draft resolutions, create social media content, summarize information for constituents, improve data-driven decision-making, and more. However, not all municipal applications are suitable for AI, and not all AI technologies are appropriate for government use.
Chandler launches six-month language assistance technology assessment at select city facilities
News content provided by chandleraz.gov
The City of Chandler is currently assessing a language translation device to help its residents and customers communicate with city staff in their native language. The device provides instant translation of 120 languages and dialects, including American Sign Language (ASL) and is compatible with a Braille keyboard providing users the ability to instantly have a real-time conversation with city staff. The intent of the device is to provide an additional communication tool, and in no way is being used to eliminate resident interaction with bilingual city staff.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Portfolio Leadership Summit and Sinikka Waugh
This session focuses on Empowering Changemakers, the individuals who make things happen!
September 21 @ 11:30 am – 12:45 pm UTC-5
NASCIO 2023 Annual Conference
Open to NASCIO members, this conference feature educational and networking sessions
October 8-11, 2023 • Minneapolis, MN
PTI 2023 Cyber Leader Summit
This annual event brings together local government officials responsible for or interested in cybersecurity programming.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the National League of Cities / National Association of Counties headquarters in Washington, DC.
2023 GOVIT Symposium
Get ready for three days filled with energy, passion, creating connections, and an exceptional speaker lineup!!
2023 GOVIT Symposium will take place on December 12-14, 2023, at St. Paul RiverCentre