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Explore the July 2024 content offerings below.
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New Book from Dr. Alan Shark:
Artificial Intelligence – A Primer for State and Local Governments: Everything You Need to Know Since Yesterday
This primer was designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for state and local government officials, employees, and policymakers seeking to understand and leverage AI’s potential. We delve into the core concepts of AI technology, exploring its various applications within the government sector. Practical examples highlight how AI is already utilized to address real-world challenges municipalities and state agencies face.
PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS
Season 4: Episode 27: A Sure Bet, Reducing 200 IT Projects into Three Slots
A Sure Bet, Reducing 200 IT Projects into Three Slots
Season 4: Episode 26: Tornadoes, AI, and Leadership
Tornadoes, AI, and Leadership
From Public Technology Institute…
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AI and the power of intelligent voice
This blog is a repost from route-fifty.com. COMMENTARY: The new category in artificial intelligence, conversational AI, has governments captivated. Here are some of the ways they are thinking of using AI-powered voice communications. In its day, the company Voice...
GOVERNMENT NEWS
In this county, AI is its ‘institutional knowledge in a box’
News content provided by route-fifty.com
The way Washoe County, Nevada, is using artificial intelligence may not be flashy or innovative, but its “boring” approach is leading to better customer service and, maybe, more transformative projects down the road.
Massachusetts Helps Municipalities Strengthen Their Cybersecurity Posture
News content provided by statetechmagazine.com
The commonwealth funds a cyber resiliency program and shares tips.
Scaling Cloud Services Tops State and Local Procurement Priorities
News content provided by statetechmagazine.com
GovWin’s 2024 SLED Government Purchasing Trends report highlights the cloud trend.
New Jersey launches generative AI assistant and training tool for state employees
News content provided by statescoop.com
New Jersey opened a voluntary training course and testing sandbox to teach state workers best practices for responsible use of generative AI.
New Orleans 911 is triaging emergency calls with AI
News content provided by statescoop.com
The Orleans Parish Communication District is testing a new tool designed to reduce the number of calls human call takers must field.
Montgomery County, Md.’s Chatbot Shows GenAI in Action
News content provided by govtech.com
I’m always looking for best practices and examples to share around government AI and cyber projects. Monty 2.0 is certainly praiseworthy and a GenAI project to watch and learn from.
What is generative AI? Most of the public sector workforce doesn’t know
News content provided by route-fifty.com
A recent survey found that only about a third understands the technology, and that even fewer use it daily. But a few basic approaches could change that, experts say.
Generative AI gives government cyber operations a boost
News content provided by statescoop.com
Artificial intelligence has been used in cybersecurity for years, but agencies are increasingly using generative AI for an added layer of protection.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
CGCIO™ – Certified Government Chief Information Officer
A 12-month course for public sector CIOs, IT executives and practitioners that addresses the technology leadership and management challenges impacting the local government IT community. Presented with Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
CGDSP – Certified Government Digital Services Professional
A self-paced, online course for today’s government web manager who is transforming from serving as a technical resource to becoming a professional digital communications manager. Presented with Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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NATOA Annual Conference
Charleston, SC, August 25 – 28, 2024
Learn. Network. Connect.
NATOA’s Conference is the premiere educational event for local government telecommunications professionals working on communications, multimedia, programming, wireless, broadband, franchising and siting issues in today’s ever-changing landscape. Join hundreds of local government professionals from across the country and learn the latest on emerging issues and cutting edge technology in your career.
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NIGP Forum 2024
Virtual or In Person, Charlotte, NC, August 25 – 28, 2024
Fuel your professional growth at NIGP Forum 2024!
Earn up to 24 contact hours, whether you join us in person or virtually. All sessions are recorded and available on-demand, so you can catch up on missed content or revisit key takeaways at your convenience.
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GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium
Minneapolis, MN, November 19-21, 2024
New Format, New Location, New Content & Expanded Audience!
We are excited to announce a new chapter for the nation’s longest-running government technology conference. The Government IT Leadership Summit & Symposium, produced and hosted by the Public Technology Institute, combines two legacy events into one unique and not to be missed event for government technology leaders and their teams. Join us!