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We need to deploy the technology in ways that enhance rather than erode public confidence in the justice system.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">OPINION | Nov. 20, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/marc-a-levin" data-cms-ai="0" >Marc A. 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A Case Study in San Diego</a> </div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Oct. 29, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListA-items-item"><div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/how-emergency-agencies-can-manage-a-storm-of-misinformation" data-cms-ai="0" >How Emergency Agencies Can Manage a Storm of Misinformation</a> </div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Oct. 25, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/Carl-Smith.html" data-cms-ai="0" >Carl Smith</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListA-items-item"><div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/how-should-pennsylvania-regulate-ai" data-cms-ai="0" >How Should Pennsylvania Regulate AI?</a> </div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Oct. 16, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListA-items-row"> </div> </div> </div><bsp-listcarousel class="ListI" data-module data-column-count=3 data-mobile-carousel="false" data-hide-categories="true" data-show-loadmore="true" data-enable-load-more="true"> <bsp-list-loadmore class="ListI"> <div class="List-header" data-no-title> </div> <div class="ListI-items" data-list-loadmore-items> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <span class="Link" >Future in Context</span> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/podcasts/future-in-context/championing-economic-mobility-through-education-and-innovation" data-cms-ai="0" >Championing Economic Mobility Through Education and Innovation</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">The Gates Foundation’s Allan Golston outlines a vision for equitable opportunities and the future of the American dream. As the transformative power of generative AI becomes clear, equitable access to education and jobs remains crucial.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Nov. 13, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.govtech.com/authors/Paul-W-Taylor-EM.html" data-cms-ai="0" >Paul W. Taylor</a>, </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/ashley-silver" data-cms-ai="0" >Ashley Silver</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/one-connecticut-lawmaker-leads-national-effort-on-ai-policy" data-cms-ai="0" >One Connecticut Lawmaker Leads National Effort on AI Policy</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Connecticut State Sen. James Maroney is leading efforts to establish a nationwide consortium to discuss policy measures in response to artificial intelligence technologies.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Oct. 7, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/santa-fe-schools-embrace-ai-as-thought-partner" data-cms-ai="0" >Santa Fe Schools Embrace AI as ‘Thought Partner’</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">The Santa Fe School Board unveiled a plan that will provide teachers with artificial intelligence tools to help in the classroom, in some cases allowing students to use AI on assignments as a “co-pilot to enhance human creativity.”</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Oct. 2, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/management-and-administration" data-cms-ai="0" >Management and Administration</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/management-and-administration/san-franciscos-new-cio-discusses-cybersecurity-and-ai" data-cms-ai="0" >San Francisco’s New CIO Discusses Cybersecurity and AI</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Michael Makstman has been the city’s new chief information officer since July and hopes to establish citywide standards and procedures for IT while also balancing a range of technology from AI to floppy disks.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Sept. 26, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/why-pittsburghs-poised-to-lead-the-ai-revolution" data-cms-ai="0" >Why Pittsburgh’s Poised to Lead the AI Revolution</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">The former steel capital has already made the transition to advanced manufacturing. Its combination of tech talent, universities and power sources make it well-equipped to be a leader in AI.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">OPINION | Sept. 26, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/Bruce-Katz.html" data-cms-ai="0" >Bruce Katz</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <span class="Link" >Future in Context</span> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/podcasts/future-in-context/local-governments-are-doing-it-for-themselves-with-help" data-cms-ai="0" >Local Governments Are Doing IT for Themselves, With Help</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">The organization that popularized civic hackathons is now taking on the responsible use of AI in government. Code for America draws on the collective expertise of the public, tech and nonprofit sectors to tackle societal challenges<i>.</i></div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Sept. 17, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.govtech.com/authors/Paul-W-Taylor-EM.html" data-cms-ai="0" >Paul W. Taylor</a>, </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.govtech.com/ashley-silver" data-cms-ai="0" >Ashley Silver</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/california-county-ai-policy-could-be-instructive-for-other-localities" data-cms-ai="0" >California County AI Policy Could Be Instructive for Other Localities</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Sonoma County officials hope the new policy will act as a guide for how to appropriately use AI technology for emails, reports, job descriptions, spreadsheet calculations and more. But the policy prohibits using confidential or specific county information.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Sept. 16, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/what-do-california-latinos-think-about-ai" data-cms-ai="0" >What Do California Latinos Think About AI?</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">A poll found that 56 percent of California Latinos see artificial intelligence as “just a new tool,” while the remaining 44 percent said the tech was a bad idea and would cost people jobs.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Sept. 10, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/how-local-election-officials-can-prepare-for-the-risks-of-ai" data-cms-ai="0" >How Local Election Officials Can Prepare for the Risks of AI </a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Deepfake images and videos are just one way AI could disrupt the upcoming election. Experts are highlighting risks that could cause bigger problems and helping election officials prepare for them.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Sept. 3, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/Carl-Smith.html" data-cms-ai="0" >Carl Smith</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence" data-cms-ai="0" >Artificial Intelligence</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/ais-untapped-potential-for-economic-development" data-cms-ai="0" >AI’s Untapped Potential for Economic Development</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">It can help in a range of ways, from identifying competitive advantages to training the workforce that will be needed for success. But it can’t replace human judgment.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">OPINION | Aug. 8, 2024</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/policy" data-cms-ai="0" >Policy</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/policy/can-ai-help-kentuckys-public-defenders" data-cms-ai="0" >Can AI Help Kentucky’s Public Defenders?</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">JusticeText aims to improve the efficiency of legal defense by using automated transcription services and case management tools to streamline case evidence organization. The software is only available to public defenders.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">Aug. 6, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/policy" data-cms-ai="0" >Policy</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/policy/the-mess-states-are-making-of-ai-regulation" data-cms-ai="0" >The Mess States Are Making of AI Regulation</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Lawmakers are proposing hundreds of measures to micromanage and control this emergent technology. A complicated regulatory framework could devastate America’s technology businesses and global competitiveness.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">OPINION | July 29, 2024</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/finance" data-cms-ai="0" >Finance</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/finance/what-is-surveillance-pricing-and-is-it-causing-increased-prices" data-cms-ai="0" >What Is ‘Surveillance Pricing’ and Is It Causing Increased Prices?</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Companies sometimes set “personalized” prices online based on a customer’s ability or willingness to pay, using algorithms and artificial intelligence to sort through data. The FTC is investigating how widespread it is.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">July 24, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/finance" data-cms-ai="0" >Finance</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/finance/if-ai-puts-everyone-out-of-work-is-ubi-the-solution" data-cms-ai="0" >If AI Puts Everyone Out of Work, Is UBI the Solution?</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">The company behind ChatGPT funded a three-year research program on the impacts of universal basic income. It found that the extra income allowed participants to be more selective about career choices and have more time for leisure.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">July 23, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/workforce" data-cms-ai="0" >Workforce</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/workforce/farmers-see-benefits-of-ai-in-agriculture-but-urge-caution" data-cms-ai="0" >Farmers See Benefits of AI in Agriculture, but Urge Caution</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Advocates say that artificial intelligence has the potential to streamline agriculture tasks and help make farming greener. But there are still concerns about wasting time sorting through data and protection of privacy.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">July 22, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/management-and-administration" data-cms-ai="0" >Management and Administration</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/management-and-administration/new-ai-tool-will-help-track-bacteria-on-texas-beaches" data-cms-ai="0" >New AI Tool Will Help Track Bacteria on Texas Beaches</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">A 2023 study found that 90 percent of the state’s beaches tested positive for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria for at least one day. Fecal contamination can come from urban runoff, sewage overflows and factory farms.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">July 3, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/tns" data-cms-ai="0" >TNS</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <span class="Link" >Future in Context</span> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/podcasts/future-in-context/california-lawmaker-takes-on-role-as-ai-gatekeeper" data-cms-ai="0" >California Lawmaker Takes on Role as AI Gatekeeper</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">State lawmakers are working to define key terms and address risks as AI gets integrated into everyday life. California state Sen. Thomas Umberg talks about balancing regulation and innovation.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">July 2, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/zina-hutton" data-cms-ai="0" >Zina Hutton</a>, </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/ashley-silver" data-cms-ai="0" >Ashley Silver</a>, </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/Paul-Taylor.html" data-cms-ai="0" >Paul W. Taylor</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/workforce" data-cms-ai="0" >Workforce</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/workforce/the-agency-by-agency-strategy-government-needs-for-its-workforce-crisis" data-cms-ai="0" >The Agency-by-Agency Strategy Government Needs for Its Workforce Crisis</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">In the midst of a “skills tsunami,” agencies and their workers understand the problems better than central HR offices do. And workforce planning should focus on local labor markets.</div> <div class="Promo-byline"> <span class="Promo-tags"> </span><div class="Promo-date">OPINION | June 27, 2024</div><span class="dot"> · </span><span class="Promo-author"><a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/authors/Howard-Risher.html" data-cms-ai="0" >Howard Risher</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListI-items-item"> <div class="PromoB" > <div class="PromoB-content"> <div class="Promo-category"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/policy" data-cms-ai="0" >Policy</a> </div> <div class="Promo-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://www.governing.com/policy/deepfakes-dominate-early-attempts-to-regulate-ai" data-cms-ai="0" >Deepfakes Dominate Early Attempts to Regulate AI</a> </div> <div class="Promo-description">Colorado has passed the nation’s most ambitious AI regulatory law. 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