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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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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last week notified the federal Office of Management and Budget of a proposed rule involving a “weighted selection process” for the visa. What exactly that means remains unclear.
The county was given a sixth-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
The AI-powered observability platform Dynatrace has tapped Andriola to serve as its new market and business development executive and chief artificial intelligence officer.
The county was given a sixth-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
What to Know:
- The California Independent System Operator is launching a pilot program using AI software to improve the efficiency of managing planned and unplanned transmission grid outages.
- The program could significantly enhance operational efficiency and contribute to a more modernized and resilient grid.
What to Know:
- Scale AI is laying off approximately 200 full-time employees and 500 contractors just weeks after a $14.3 billion investment from Facebook parent company Meta.
- Despite the layoffs, Scale AI remains well-funded and plans to increase head count in its enterprise and government-facing business units later this year.
What to Know:
- The solicitation seeks a vendor for the maintenance and upgrade of existing access control and surveillance systems at six locations in Rancho Cordova and Vacaville.
- The vendor selected for the project will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading critical security infrastructure, including cameras, access badge readers and server cabinet security systems.
- Responses are due by Aug. 13, and a mandatory site tour will be held July 24 and 25.
What to Know
- L.A. Metro is implementing new technology, including tap-to-pay fare systems and augmented reality navigation, to improve convenience for riders.
- Ridership has grown by over 53 percent in the past four years, with significant efforts to enhance services ahead of events like the FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
The county was given a fifth-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
A new report highlights the state’s dominance in AI talent, innovation and investment. California’s metro areas are leading the nation in AI readiness, with major tech hubs like San Jose and Los Angeles ranking highly.
The Center for Digital Government gave Nevada County fourth place in this year's Digital Counties program.
The briefing, to be held in Sacramento in November, will delve into the work the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is undergoing and its future plans.
The county's Public Works Department aims to release a solicitation for AI video detection systems to help it gauge travel times in the South Bay, in partnership with several cities and a transit agency.
The agency awarded $35 million to nearly 150 local agencies, 11 of which will use it for purposes including purchasing laboratory equipment and advancing data collection.
The county was given a third-place award in this year's Digital Counties program.
What to Know:
- California Community Colleges has been working for years toward common ERP and data systems.
- In the final days of budget negotiations, the governor and Legislature cut a $162.5 million allocation down to $12 million.
What to Know:
- The city outlines a "crawl-walk-run" approach to advancing its data work.
- While it doesn't specifically address procurement, it mentions several needs that overlap with technology on the market, including centralized storage, governance tools and dashboards.
The Bay Area county was chosen as the first-place winner for the largest population category in this year's Digital Counties awards program. The county made particular advances in cybersecurity and modernization.
The event, scheduled for Aug. 7 in Sacramento, will feature state CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins, CISO Vitaliy Panych, former CIO and current Senior Counselor to the Governor Amy Tong and more California IT leaders.
What to Know:
- San Francisco is investing in key tech initiatives for the next decade, despite navigating an $800 million budget deficit.
- Two major fiber projects will expand high-speed Internet to affordable housing and strengthen the city's digital infrastructure.
- IT components are woven throughout broader infrastructure plans, presenting ongoing opportunities for tech vendors.
What to Know:
- New federal law forces California to overhaul benefits, tax, health and education systems.
- The state faces billions in compliance costs and midyear budget adjustments.
- Agencies will need fast, modular IT upgrades to meet deadlines.
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