Pennsylvania State University’s (Penn State) Center for Socially Responsible (CSRAI) is hosting a “cheat-a-thon” competition that will explore the benefits and pitfalls of using generative AI in academic environments.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched a new pilot program that will use artificial intelligence (AI) tech to proactively detect potential subway and commuter rail track defects before they escalate into operational issues that disrupt service to customers.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statewide ban on the Chinese artificial intelligence program known as DeepSeek from being downloaded on government devices and networks, citing concerns about DeepSeek’s connection to foreign surveillance and censorship as well as the program’s data harvesting practices.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media apps affiliated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on devices issued by the state government.  

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has awarded two grants to foster the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in school districts and county vocational schools throughout the state.

Minnesota has created a centralized state fraud investigations unit operated by law enforcement at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and intends to use new technologies, including AI, to curb fraud.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has issued an executive order (EO) that aims to foster stakeholder collaboration as the state harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

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