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California Law Forces AI Companies to Reveal Risks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law regulations that will require artificial intelligence developers to make their safety protocols public, marking a first-of-its-kind effort to regulate AI. 
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  1. Syracuse University Expands AI Access Campuswide
    Syracuse University has launched a new partnership with Anthropic, an artificial intelligence research and safety company, to provide campuswide access to Claude for Education, an AI platform designed specifically for academic use.
  2. NSF Invests $30M to Build Next-Gen STEM Research Hubs
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing around $30 million in institutions across several states to establish research centers in science and technology that will bolster efforts in semiconductors and biotechnology.
  3. New Research Highlights AI K-12 Progress; How Leaders Overcome Hurdles
    K-12 IT leaders overwhelmingly agree that artificial intelligence (AI) is vital for students’ success, but most districts are still stuck in pilot mode, according to new MeriTalk research.
  1. Ohio Homeland Security Launches AI-Powered Tip System
    Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) has launched a suspicious activity reporting system powered by artificial intelligence to help residents submit more detailed and actionable tips to law enforcement. 
  2. New York to Distribute $13.9M in MFA Tokens to Local Governments
    New York State is making $13.9 million in federal grant funding available to help local governments improve their cybersecurity infrastructure – but instead of issuing checks, the state will procure the cybersecurity tools directly.
  3. State, Local Governments See AI Momentum, but Scaling Gets Stuck Between Pilot and Production
    State and local government IT leaders say the AI payoff is real – and mission-critical – but many efforts are stalling short of broad deployment, according to new MeriTalk research.
  4. AI in K-12 Education Still in Early Stages, Survey Finds
    While 57% of school districts report using AI in their network environments, most are still in the early stages of implementation for their back-end systems, according to a new survey from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).
  1. NSF AI Education Act Targets Cyber Workforce Shortage
    Legislation that would fund artificial intelligence scholarships, centers, and teaching resources to expand education and cyber workforce training was introduced Tuesday by Rep. Vince Fong, D-Calif.
  2. NIST Invests $3.3M to Boost Cybersecurity Workforce Across 13 States
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is awarding over $3.3 million in cooperative agreements to educational and community organizations to build the nation’s dwindling cyber workforce.
  3. Maryland, Microsoft Partner on Quantum Research Center
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Sept. 17 that Microsoft will open a new quantum research center in the greater College Park, Md., area, building on Maryland’s momentum to become a global leader for quantum.
  4. St. Louis Moves Forward With AI Data Center Framework
    The mayor of St. Louis, Mo., has signed an executive order to develop a framework for developing artificial intelligence data centers after previously considering a temporary ban on the development of those centers.  
  5. Government Leaders Urge Action as SLCGP Nears Expiration
    Nine state and local government organizations are asking congressional leadership to reauthorize the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), warning that without continued funding through the program, security systems across the nation will falter. 
  6. Colgate University to Launch Streamlined Digital Portal
    Colgate University is introducing a new centralized digital portal aimed at simplifying access to campus systems and information for students, faculty, and staff.
  7. EdTech Leaders Urge Congress to Protect and Modernize E-Rate
    As the Senate reexamines the Universal Service Fund (USF), education technology leaders are urging lawmakers to protect and modernize the E-Rate program, which they say has connected nearly every U.S. public school to the internet but now faces mounting cybersecurity and funding challenges. 
  8. Higher Ed’s AI Push Shows Momentum, but Scaling Stalls Without the ‘3 Ps’
    Higher education IT leaders are bullish on artificial intelligence (AI) but struggle to scale pilot projects organization-wide, according to new research from MeriTalk.
  9. Sen. Cruz Pushes Federal AI Law, Warns of State Patchwork
    Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling for a national AI regulatory framework to avoid what he describes as a fragmented and failing system of state-led oversight.
  10. Arizona CISO: Defending Against Salt Typhoon Is ‘Team Sport’
    Arizona’s top cybersecurity official is warning that state and local governments cannot stand alone against sophisticated nation-state cyber threats, stressing that defending against adversaries such as the China-linked “Salt Typhoon” requires collective action across government, industry, and international partners.