Artificial intelligence-powered cameras will help educate citizens in Tacoma, Wash., on recycling practices and reduce contamination, the city recently announced. 

The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) announced a new program on Aug. 6 designed to help residents connect to broadband service when installation costs exceed standard rates.

Illinois has passed legislation that will restrict the use of artificial intelligence in therapy services with the aim of protecting patients and preserving mental health care jobs.  

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 1 signed into law House Bill 1481 which requires all school systems in the state to create cellphone-free learning environments in classrooms.

Mississippi State University (MSU) has reached terms on a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Ad5 that the university said will employ artificial intelligence technologies to improve engagement with prospective students, alumni, and supporters.

Harford Community College – a public community college in Bel Air, Md. – has named Brian Kraus at the college’s new chief information officer, effective Aug. 4.

The Lewisville Independent School District (ISD) in Lewisville, Texas, has appointed Leslie Garakani as the district’s new chief technology officer (CTO).

The city of St. Paul, Minn., is continuing to respond to a significant cyberattack impacting access to some internal systems and online services, with the help of the Minnesota National Guard.

The National Governors Association (NGA) last week sent a letter to Federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill outlining key priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2026 and emphasizing broadband access and technology innovation among the most important of those.

Oregon’s Department of Enterprise Information Services (EIS) has announced the appointment of Nik Blosser as the state’s first-ever chief privacy officer (CPO) and artificial intelligence strategist.