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The new protocol, now in soft launch, changes how vendors and contractors must disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence. The new system will eventually replace the Project Approval Lifecycle.
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“Be prepared, get excited and enjoy the metamorphosis. My prediction is that we will look back and wonder how we got by without AI,” writes state Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin.
“Bob’s deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within California’s public sector will play a vital role in strengthening our ability to serve this critical market,” said Brian Glowiak, Samsara’s director of major accounts in the public sector for the Western U.S.
The CDO will work with the department’s chief information officer and chief technology innovation officer and will interact with other departments and agencies.
Vendors and other innovators have opportunities to pitch and possibly demonstrate their proposals in the areas of housing, workforce planning and state finance. The window of opportunity for these Requests for Innovative Ideas is six weeks.
Industry Insider — California is pleased to welcome NICE to the Industry Insider family. NICE, a multinational company with California offices in San Francisco and Santa Clara, is a leading provider of both cloud and on-premises enterprise software solutions that empower organizations to make smarter decisions based on advanced analytics of structured and unstructured data. NICE helps organizations of all sizes deliver better customer service, ensure compliance, combat fraud and safeguard citizens. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, are using NICE solutions. For more information, contact Lindsey Schaubach or visit NICE.com.
After the municipality’s former longtime CIO retired, Culver City has a new chief information officer with a history of local government IT work in J.R. Wright.
Up to 700 manufacturing and tech jobs are expected to be created, along with 1,000 temporary construction jobs, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. Bosch is also in talks for up to $225 million in proposed loans from the CHIPS program.
San Jose also has expressed interest in working with Nvidia to pilot AI programs to further its sustainability goals, including reducing the carbon footprint.
Jeffrey Aguilar, the chief information security officer for the nation’s most populous county, has joined Hoag Health System, an Orange County-based company, as vice president and CISO.
The positions in recruitment are Enterprise Project Management Office manager, architecture and engineering chief, and data and reporting specialist.
Matt Mahan, who has experience in the tech-driven Silicon Valley private sector, reflected on the structural differences between government and the kinds of tech startup culture guiding the thinking of figures like Elon Musk or Vivek Ramaswamy.
Robert Koji Kumpulainien has been named deputy director for service innovation in the Office of Data and Innovation. Jarrett Krumrei has been named ODI's lead product manager. Both have been recognized for their previous work in the California Department of Technology.
The watchdog Little Hoover Commission has distilled the findings of a series of public hearings on artificial intelligence into a set of nine specific recommendations to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature.
“With the Broadband Master Plan initiative, we look forward to learning how to better serve San Diego and eliminate the digital equity divide,” Jonathan Behnke, the city’s chief information officer, said in a statement.
Police departments in Fresno, San Mateo, East Palo Alto and Campbell are using Axon’s Draft One technology and have praised its speed and time-saving capabilities. Critics cite concerns about accuracy and fairness.
Gov tech officials have joined the GovAI Coalition, formed late last year, to collectively form policies and best practices for introducing AI-enabled tools. They're looking to flank the fast-moving technology.
The City Council last week approved up to $1.5 million for the two-part solution. The vendors are CommunityLogiq and Replica.
The county Board of Supervisors voted to dismiss the leader of its IT department, Tonya Digiorno, and is searching for a replacement.
The departments have openings in technology management positions.
The environmental costs of using artificial intelligence tools is an area of growing concern for government technology officials. Transparency from vendors can shed light on their energy and water usage.
In an information-packed webinar this week, leaders from the California Department of Technology and the Department of General Services recapped their accomplishments and previewed their aspirations.
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New technologies and strategies are important for modernizing government services. But government workforces must also to new ways of working. This paper shares advice from top public sector leaders on navigating change, engaging stakeholders and fostering innovation.
Xerox is deeply concerned about the impact of the recent wildfires on Los Angeles County and its residents, a community that includes many Xerox employees who have been personally affected by the devastation. Beyond ensuring the continuity of essential government services through its Managed Print Services (MPS) program, Xerox has demonstrated its commitment to the community by donating $10,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
Government technology professionals and private sector companies serving the public sector are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve efficiency and enhance resident experiences. One area ripe for transformation is benefits communication, often a source of confusion and frustration for public employees. A recent deployment in a large Southern California county demonstrates the power of generative AI chatbots to address this challenge head-on.
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Outdated financial processes create bottlenecks, limit visibility, and slow down decision-making across government agencies. Manual workflows in procurement, travel, and budgeting make it difficult to track spending, ensure compliance, and adapt to evolving needs. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) tackled these challenges head-on—eliminating inefficiencies and transitioning to a fully automated, data-driven approach.
