Florida Atlantic University (FAU) announced it will be the first university in Florida to publicly host a large, dedicated quantum computer.

Oklahoma state senators will consider a proposal to ban the construction of new data centers in the state for three years and research the long-term effects that centers may have on state infrastructure and resources.  

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia is implementing a new emergency management system, created by Raptor Technologies, to strengthen its safety and security programs.

LEGO Education launched new online courses on Monday in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science for K-8 students to turn LEGO blocks into science and technology learning.  

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is gearing up legislative proposals for 2026 that she said aim to better protect children online and that pay particular attention to “harmful impacts” of artificial intelligence-powered chatbots that are integrated into online platforms.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced Wednesday that it is participating in the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, making 100 internship and postgraduate opportunities available to students.

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe announced the launch of an upgraded Campaign Finance Reporting System and a new Statement of Interests System aimed at improving transparency and simplifying required filings for candidates and officeholders.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and CoreWeave on Dec. 15 announced a $20 million fund to back AI startups tied to the NJ AI Hub Strategic Innovation Center.

The University of Wyoming (UW) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) consortium aimed at coordinating the responsible integration of the technology across academics, research, and administration.  

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to undermine state laws on artificial intelligence (AI), calling instead for a “minimally burdensome” single framework to regulate the AI industry.