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Senators passed an amendment removing the provision that would have prevented states regulating the tech for 10 years. But some experts warn that a repeat effort is likely and could be successful. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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COMMENTARY | Companies are pledging to spend billions of dollars on data centers to deal with the increased compute power. But it will strain resources, and other questions remain. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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The IRS debuted Direct File — which enabled taxpayers to file online with the agency for free — as a pilot in 2024 and it received largely positive reviews from those that used it. route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

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Two Republican lawmakers want to probe the long-term effectiveness of a state program designed to nurture new small businesses. route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

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Local governments that are hacked now have 72 hours to tell the state, and 24 hours to disclose if they paid a ransom. The new law also mandates cyber training and sets data protection standards. route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/…

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The technology is helping answer non-emergency calls and otherwise free up dispatchers to focus on true emergencies that they otherwise would have needed to forward along. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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Draft released last week still a work in progress; advocates worry it leaves too much open-ended, as cuts to federal programs loom. route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

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Federal funding cuts in the billions have impacted dozens of universities in the US. An administrator at the University of Colorado at Boulder explains the local effects. route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

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The Supreme Court ruled the state could require users to verify their age before visiting porn sites. Some are concerned about the future of the internet and free speech. route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

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COMMENTARY | Governments already have the tools, while zero trust and hardware security strategies turn existing resources into stronger defenses. route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/…

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The bot fails at some basic questions about fires. Cal Fire says it is working on fixes. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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The $23 million partnership aims to close gaps in technology use. Tech companies also will gain a “wealth of information” about how to adapt their products to the classroom. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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Florida’s has asked for line-by-line accounting of its local governments’ spending and any evidence of financial distress. Iowa appears to be targeting local taxation. route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

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A new analysis from Code For America says the commonwealth’s proactive approach to AI “positions it as a leader in responsible AI adoption and innovation.” route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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Idaho’s Office of Information Technology is preparing to share guidance on using AI with state agencies. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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COMMENTARY | Mental health chatbots promise therapy at your fingertips, but can AI ease anxiety and depression, or are we confusing conversation with care? route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

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It follows Texas and Utah in passing legislation this year to mandate that app stores identify when users are minors and require parental consent before they download apps. route-fifty.com/customer-exper…

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The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee was set to sunset in September, but now has life through 2034. route-fifty.com/people/2025/07…

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COMMENTARY | Across the US, parents are leading the charge to limit cellphone use in schools. route-fifty.com/digital-govern…

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A new study deploys small neural networks to clarify how and why people make the decisions they make. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…