AI’s
Energy Appetite: Challenges for Our Future Electricity Supply The dramatic
growth in GenAI and AI adoption is bringing increased demand for energy to
power data centers. Where is this heading? How can we navigate a sustainable
energy future with exploding technology usage? READ
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Can
AI and Other Tech Ease Public Safety Workforce Woes? Police departments and
emergency dispatch centers need more workers. Gov tech suppliers are rushing to
the rescue, promising new software, data integration and other tools to make up
for vacant positions. READ
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Can
AI make airplane food better? READ
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Colorado Lawmakers Send Bills on AI, Deepfakes to Governor
State legislators have agreed on
what should be done about protecting residents from artificial intelligence,
and against the use of deepfakes in elections. Proposed laws taking action on
each have gone to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature. READ
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Ethics, Workers’ Rights Central to Fed’s Employer AI Guidelines The U.S.
Department of Labor has released guidance for employers and developers amid the
rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Several focus on protecting and
empowering staff. READ
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Pilot
Will Use AI to Understand Traffic, Safety in Las Vegas The Regional
Transportation Commission is working with governments and local police on a
test of Advanced Intersection Analytics. It will use AI, predictive analytics,
historical data, cameras and sensors to learn about high-risk intersections. READ
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RapidSOS
Doubles Down on AI and Emergency Data Integration Two new tools from the
public safety tech provider, fresh off an Innovation Day, offer AI assistance
during emergencies and wider, unified views of data vital to first responders.
The move reflects wider gov tech trends. READ
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San
Jose AI Initiative Boosts Accessibility, but by How Much? The city of San
Jose has adopted an AI-powered translation tool to
improve accessibility at City Council meetings for people who primarily speak a
language other than English. It may see wider use, depending upon its
performance thus far. READ
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