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From Public Technology Institute…

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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Counties build AI framework to harness its potential, bolster protection

News content provided by naco.org

More than a dozen people involved in county administration and governance are working to figure out the future opportunities for counties and artificial intelligence.

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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.

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EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

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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

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NASCIO 2023 October 8-11 Minneapolis

NASCIO 2023 Annual Conference

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Open to NASCIO members, this conference feature educational and networking sessions

October 8-11, 2023 • Minneapolis, MN

PTI 2023 Cyber Leader Summit

PTI 2023 Cyber Leader Summit

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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.

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2023 GOVIT Symposium

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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

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