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.
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.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced that the city is expanding its plans for artificial intelligence under its new 2025-2026 AI plan, which includes training and upskilling for city workers and builds partnerships with universities and technology companies.
Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) has partnered with broadband and telecommunications organization SCTE to launch a new training program to equip broadband specialists with skills to expand infrastructure.
Legislation has been passed by the California State Assembly that requires chatbot operators to implement safeguards around conversations with bots and to give families the right to pursue legal action against developers who don’t provide those guardrails.
The University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education announced that it is now accepting applications for the 8th cohort of its Education Technology (EdTech) Accelerator program.
The Department of Education’s online system that millions of Americans use each year to submit applications for student financial aid has critical modernization delays and errors that the agency is no longer addressing, according to a federal watchdog.
Melvin Carter, the mayor of St. Paul, Minn., unveiled his 2026 budget proposal last week, which includes over $1 million to strengthen the city’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats.
An executive order from North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has created the Artificial Intelligence Leadership Council to oversee the state’s strategy on AI and policy related to the technology as it looks to bolster innovation.
As federal support for K-12 cybersecurity dwindles, a new Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) report reveals state lawmakers are moving to fill the gap, with bipartisan efforts in five states reshaping how K-12 schools prepare for mounting cyber threats.
