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  1. Senate Bill Would Expand EPA’s Cyber Authority Over Water Systems
    The legislation would give EPA new authority to assess cyber risks and require fixes at water utilities while boosting federal cybersecurity funding.
  2. ransomware CISA, FBI Warn Gunra Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure
    Cyber agencies warn that Gunra ransomware affiliates are exploiting internet-facing vulnerabilities to steal and encrypt data across critical infrastructure sectors.
  3. Rep. Ro Khanna Introduces Data Center Bill of Rights
    The proposal would give communities greater say over AI data center development while targeting concerns about electricity costs and water use.
  1. UMD Named Lead Academic Partner for 2026 Quantum World Congress
    The University of Maryland (UMD) will serve as the lead academic partner for the 2026 Quantum World Congress as the event moves to College Park, Md., organizers announced on Aug. 3.
  2. Students From All 50 States Draft National K-12 AI Framework
    Students representing all 50 states developed a national framework for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use in K-12 public schools, proposing rules for academic work, student privacy, automated decisions, and human oversight.
  3. Utah AI Moonshot Program Offers $5M for AI Research
    A new statewide artificial intelligence (AI) research program will provide $5 million in competitive funding for projects intended to produce measurable public benefits for Utah.
  4. California Updates Cybersecurity Strategy for AI-Enabled Threats
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom released an updated statewide cybersecurity strategy on July 31 to help executive branch agencies address artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled attacks, modernize security tools, and protect essential public services.
  1. CDT Details Privacy, Security Risks of Government Data Consolidation
    A new CDT report warns that government data-sharing initiatives require stronger safeguards regardless of how information is consolidated.
  2. Bipartisan Bill Would Expand K-12 Cybersecurity Support
    The bipartisan, bicameral bill would give CISA new tools and funding to help K-12 schools prevent, track, and respond to cyberattacks.
  3. Case Western Reserve University Launches Interactive Campus Map
    Case Western Reserve University launched a new interactive campus map on July 16, providing students, employees, and visitors with real-time shuttle tracking and mobile wayfinding tools.
  4. NSF Announces First CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Awards
    NSF’s inaugural CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service awards fund 14 universities to prepare students for government roles that combine AI and cybersecurity expertise.
  5. California CISO Vitaliy Panych Stepping Down
    Vitaliy Panych is stepping down as California’s chief information security officer (CISO) after serving in the position for nearly eight years.
  6. Oklahoma Launches BEACON AI Platform for State Agencies
    The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) launched a statewide artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to help state agencies improve efficiency, strengthen customer service, and deliver a better government experience.
  7. White House Expands Pledge to Protect Consumers From AI Data Center Growth
    The expanded White House pledge adds hundreds of utilities, states, and developers committed to preventing AI data center growth from driving up electricity rates.
  8. How State and Local Leaders Can Plan Through AI-Driven Infrastructure Pressure
    As AI-driven demand for memory and flash storage puts pressure on the broader technology supply chain, state, local, and education organizations are likely to feel the impact through rising costs, longer lead times, and greater uncertainty around infrastructure planning.
  9. Anthropic Launches AI Platform for K-12 Teachers
    Anthropic launched Claude for Teachers, giving verified K-12 educators in the United States free access to artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, instructional resources, and academic standards from all 50 states, the company announced July 14.
  10. UA Little Rock Expands Cybersecurity Clinic Support Across Arkansas
    The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) will expand its cybersecurity clinic to three additional colleges in fall 2026. The clinic provides technical support to underserved organizations while giving students hands-on experience addressing real-world cyber risks.