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Industry representatives talked through some of the considerations surrounding government adoption of artificial intelligence during the recent GovAI Coalition Summit in San Jose.
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A recently filed lawsuit alleges Apple’s exclusive ChatGPT integration locks out rivals, giving OpenAI an unfair edge in the fast-growing AI market.
What to Know:
- The California State Auditor estimates the state could save up to $225 million annually by reducing in-office work to two days per week, a move that could cut office space requirements by 30 percent.
- Returning to a four-day in-office schedule could double employee commuting costs and add nearly 400,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.
- Nearly half of state departments surveyed said return-to-office mandates hurt recruitment and retention efforts.
In its latest report, the organization calls for embedding architecture early in project development to avoid duplication, reduce costs and manage government complexity.
A recent virtual power plant demonstration drew 535 megawatts from households statewide, as lawmakers consider how to integrate the model into long-term energy policy.
The Cosumnes Community Services District has adopted DenserAI’s chatbot platform to improve staff searches related to its internal policy documents.
Meg Ragan has been tapped to lead Napa County’s IT Services Division. Her appointment takes effect Aug. 30.
The departments recently posted job descriptions for a chief information security and privacy officer; a statewide technology, policy and strategic management deputy director; and an enterprise applications and customer support section chief.
As public records requests surge, officials cite outdated laws, resource strain and the need to strike a balance between transparency and capacity.
The California Prison Industry Authority has completed the first phase of an enterprise resource management project that it began in 2021. The new system will give incarcerated workers access to the sort of technology they'd encounter when re-entering the workforce.
California's Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative has partnered with the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District to construct 23 miles of broadband infrastructure along State Route 96.
The awards, which focus on contributions to AI adoption and advancement in the public sector, were presented to 10 California-based individuals and organizations.
Unemployment ticks up as economists flag continued uncertainty and sluggish IT hiring in core regions.
John Ohanian has been appointed by the governor to the position of policy adviser for the Data Exchange within the California Department of Health Care Services.
What to Know:
- During an industry briefing at the recent Los Angeles Digital Government Summit, city CIO Ted Ross and county CIO Peter Loo gave an inside look at their priorities.
- While both the local and regional governments are facing tough financial roads ahead, the IT leaders say there is still money to spend strategically.
Monique Limón, a Santa Barbara Democrat, was chosen to serve as the next president pro tem of the California state Senate. A former educator, she’s the first woman of color to serve in the role.
Los Angeles County CIO Peter Loo and city CIO Ted Ross shared their visions for the technological future of the region during the Los Angeles Digital Government Summit Tuesday.
California Office of Data and Innovation Director Jeffery Marino recently shared his priorities and the work being done to keep momentum in the government efficiency space.
Mike Rockenstein, a seasoned SLED consultant, has joined IBM to focus on the California market and improving customer outcomes for government and those it serves.
Google, Microsoft, IBM and Adobe will partner with California Community Colleges and state universities to make AI tools more readily available to students to grow the state’s AI workforce readiness.
Despite nasty rumblings about the possibility of a recession, California is still poised to make substantial investments in tech, according to e.Republic Chief Innovation Officer Joe Morris. Several sectors, specifically, show big growth potential for the right solutions.
State CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins updated industry and state officials Thursday about upcoming IT objectives and some of the challenges facing the state.
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