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NTIA delays releasing guidance on how states can use 'nondeployment' BEAD funds
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (269+ words) The National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Friday announced it will delay the release of guidance on how states can spend the remaining "nondeployment" funds that were allocated through the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. "While our guidance…...
Counties association plans blueprint for safety-net IT modernization
5+ hour ago (658+ words) The National Association of Counties last month launched an initiative aimed at helping local governments modernize IT systems, in order to improve how they deliver safety-net benefits in the face of rising administrative demands and tighter budgets. The group aims…...
Iran war will bring wave of 'low-level cyber activity,' says intelligence group
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (841+ words) Iran war will bring wave of "low-level cyber activity," says intelligence group'StateScoop Print out critical documents. Sanitize social media accounts. Prepare for attacks, both on- and offline. And if you"re planning a big upgrade, think about how potential rate…...
Are states prepared for the digital accessibility deadline?
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (344+ words) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly last week announced that state officials have reached an agreement with the Department of Agriculture, resolving a months-long dispute over access to sensitive food-assistance data. Kelly said the deal ensures Kansans" personal information, including Social Security…...
Colorado to fund land records system upgrades in 22 counties
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (206+ words) Colorado's Electronic Recording Technology Board, responsible for preserving land records systems, has awarded over $2.5 million in grants to 22 counties for agencies to upgrade their technology. Jena Griswold, Colorado's secretary of state, announced Monday that the grants, which range from $5,000 to…...
New York considers bill that would ban chatbots from giving legal, medical advice
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (441+ words) New York considers bill that would ban chatbots from giving legal, medical advice'StateScoop A bill under consideration by the New York state legislature would prohibit artificial intelligence-powered chatbots from providing legal or medical advice, and it would allow users to…...
'You can't separate the physical from the cyber,' says New York's first security and intelligence director
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (833+ words) 'You can't separate the physical from the cyber,' says New York's first security and intelligence director'StateScoop In recognition of the many creative " and sometimes offline " modes of influence employed by the nation's adversaries, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last week…...
NYC's tech office doesn't know how agencies are using AI, biometric data, official admits in oversight hearing
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (230+ words) During a New York City Council oversight hearing on Monday, a representative from the city's technology office struggled to answer questions about how agencies use artificial intelligence, biometric data and other surveillance tools. Lawmakers are considering two local bills that…...
North Carolina selects vendor for stopgap upgrade to elections system
1+ week, 2+ day ago (10+ words) North Carolina selects vendor for stopgap upgrade to elections system'StateScoop...
Public servants, data brokers and political violence
1+ week, 2+ day ago (330+ words) Public servants, data brokers and political violence'StateScoop "People should not be forced to choose between serving their community and protecting their family," Justin Sherman, interim vice president of the Public Service Alliance, told the Priorities Podcast. States" data privacy laws…...