In addition to creating an IT inventory, the legislation would require an assessment of the city’s AI programs with the goal of determining their potential to displace workers, make biased decisions, create security risks and intrude on privacy.
“After nearly seven years with the city already, I think I’ve got a good sense of where the challenges lie, but also, more importantly, how to get things done,” Michael Makstman said.
The newest version of San Francisco's 311 app supports full functionality in the city's four most common languages: English, Chinese, Spanish and Filipino.
Interim Chief Information Officer Michael Makstman has been tapped to lead the city and county’s Department of Technology on a permanent basis.
In an Industry Insider — California One-on-One interview, San Francisco Police Department CIO Will Sanson-Mosier discussed the importance of smart infrastructure, civic engagement, cybersecurity, and the implementation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
The city and county of San Francisco is looking for a vendor to provide data and evaluation services for its Department of Early Childhood, and an ongoing request for qualifications seeks tech and other vendors for its Urban Area Security Initiatives.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency got the OK this week to pursue its plan for automated speed enforcement in 33 locations throughout the city — and vendors got a new bidding opportunity.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to inform readers about state and local agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with IT leaders. Responses have been lightly edited.
The city and county of San Francisco is still looking for a replacement for former CIO Linda Gerull, who left at the tail end of last year. There is still a small window of opportunity to apply for anyone looking for their next gig.
When it comes to ensuring the multibillion-dollar AI industry succeeds in their respective cities, San Francisco and San Jose are taking starkly different approaches to attracting companies.
The California Department of Consumer Affairs, the consolidated city-county of San Francisco and the North Orange Community College District are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
Results for America has awarded a dozen cities for the quality of their work with data to inform policy, engage residents, allocate funding and improve municipal services. Two California cities are among the municipalities acknowledged.
The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the city-county of San Francisco are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the consolidated city-county of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland are among the local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
CISO Michael Makstman explains what it takes to secure San Francisco, how the city is approaching generative AI and the importance of sharing information in the Coalition of City CISOs.
The longtime chief information officer spearheaded the city’s lauded Fiber to Housing program, which has connected more than 15,000 units at more than 100 affordable housing sites.
In a bid to lure the next generation of startups, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has issued a memo to city agencies urging them not only to make it easier for AI companies to set up shop, but also to more rapidly incorporate AI into the everyday workings of city government.
Government entities in the early stages of technology projects include the state General Services and Social Services departments, the city of Fresno and the consolidated city-county of San Francisco.
Government entities in the early stages of technology projects include the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, the San Diego County District Attorney’s office and the consolidated city-county of San Francisco.
San Francisco has issued a request for qualifications to create a vendor pool of companies capable of providing digital accessibility and inclusion services.
Nina D’Amato had been named acting CIO in February for the Silicon Valley county, where she had previously served as IT director for the Office of the CIO.
Teams across San Francisco government are collaborating on ways to enhance the accessibility of government services and resources, to be more supportive of those with disabilities.
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