Apr 18, 2024
The rise of generative artificial intelligence is a stress test for data governance and management. And an opportunity for data stewards to shine.
When Neil Cooke became the Chief Data Officer at the Texas Department of Information Resources in 2022, generative artificial intelligence (GenA) was not on the horizon. The...
Apr 11, 2024
Reducing traffic deaths is a compelling proposition, but it gets complicated when trying to make it so.
Reduced enforcement of traffic laws, increased rates of driver impairment, cellphone distractions and street designs that prioritize speed have helped reverse long-standing traffic safety gains in American...
Apr 4, 2024
A 50-state investigation in data journalism suggests the answer is, not yet. The AI agent was insightful on a number of fronts; but, while not descending into hallucinations, its mind strayed from instructions as the experiment went on.
Government Technology Data Reporter Nikki Davidson tasked Google’s AI tool Gemini...
Mar 28, 2024
The reinvention of a Virginia city built by railway robber barons as a biotech hub defies default strategies of trying to attract new players to do what was done by the companies that left or closed. The story of Roanoke shares the cover of the rebooted print edition of Governing magazine* with a feature on what states...
Mar 21, 2024
Lawmakers, industry players and parents are making moves to keep kids safe online, but their approaches vary widely. A bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate is intended to shield children by requiring social media platforms to turn off addictive product features, and require companies to minimize mental health risks. New...