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Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in government is accelerating, driven by pressure to improve service delivery, expand self-service and meet rising constituent expectations. But AI does not create maturity. Rather, it amplifies what already exists. Without strong content governance, AI introduces new risk rather than new value.
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In my previous blog, I talked about how government agencies have been experimenting with AI through small pilots and assessments. These initiatives helped build familiarity, test guardrails and determine what works.
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What to Know:
- North Central Texas Council of Governments Chief Innovation Officer Tim Howell discussed AI pilots on a Technology Foresight Council panel.
- He said NCTCOG is approaching AI adoption through three pillars: governance, enablement and access.
- Howell said his organization has backed that approach with an AI committee, annual strategic planning, an agent governance framework, staff training and an innovation sandbox for testing tools before production.
What to Know:
- The city of Harlingen ended fiscal 2024-25 with a record $41.3 million fund balance and $66.5 million in revenue, both up from the prior year.
- An independent audit gave the city a clean opinion and found no instances of noncompliance tied to internal controls, signaling sound financial management.
- The city’s $37.4 million unassigned balance could cover about 191 days of operations, though officials said they are watching risks tied to retirement costs and state limits on property tax revenue.
What to Know:
- The site combines dashboards and reports from both agencies on topics including infectious disease, environmental health, violence prevention, maternal and child health, and chronic disease.
- Officials say the hub is meant to make public health data easier for residents, researchers and local partners to access and use.
