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Compute capacity is a critical piece of community AI planning. What do we know about the power, infrastructure, and security needs shaping state and local AI-readiness? Explore the research with @Dell and @NVIDIAAI: meritalkslg.pulse.ly/s7lmx8b…

The @WhiteHouse is giving students another chance to become tech innovators. @FLOTUS Melania Trump is launching an expanded competition this week to test AI skills. The expanded competition challenges K-12 students to develop technology-based solutions to real-world problems, while a new readiness seal recognizes schools preparing students and educators to use AI responsibly. meritalk.pulse.ly/d4svfhu9sb

ICYMI: @GaSecofState Brad Raffensperger launched a new chatbot to help residents find information on the agency’s website more quickly and reduce reliance on its call center. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/fhvj4i0…

Fully rugged or semi-rugged? The @Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Rugged 14 give state and local agencies different options for field environments, connectivity, graphics, and emerging workloads. See the details: meritalkslg.pulse.ly/u5grht6… @intel

The @VCBB_Broadband launched a new online tool that lets residents test their internet speeds, track broadband coverage statewide, and troubleshoot connectivity issues. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/b37ybh9…

Is your compliance evidence audit-ready? Join @Netwrix’s Dirk Schrader and Dave Faulhaber for “From CJIS to FERPA: Audit Evidence for Compliance” to learn how to simplify evidence collection and prepare for compliance reviews. 📅 Oct. 13 | ⏰ 1:00 p.m. ET Register: on24.pulse.ly/cx1ebn0cqd

ICYMI: Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts confirmed that cybercriminals stole data involving current and former staff and students during the September cyberattack. The district continues a phased recovery that includes reimaging thousands of laptops, according to a update from the district. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/lu6niws…

Fully rugged or semi-rugged? The @Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Rugged 14 give state and local agencies different options for field environments, connectivity, graphics, and emerging workloads. See the details: meritalkslg.pulse.ly/wwsx68m… @intel

ICYMI: The Ban Flock Act would bar most federal agencies' use of automatic license plate reader technology and restrict federal funding to state and local governments that continue using it. meritalk.pulse.ly/pfhm1eqfyy

New York's @GovKathyHochul announced an expansion of the state’s Reconnect free community college initiative to help adults retrain as AI reshapes employment. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/s8l52yc…

Join the Red Hat Government Symposium on Oct. 28 to learn how Fairfax Schools 🌟 delivered a practical application modernization and AI integration roadmap that safely scaled workloads without compromising security and speed. Register: redhat-govsymposium.pulse.ly… #RedHatGov

ICYMI: The Maine State Archives launched a new online platform that gives the public expanded digital access to state government records spanning nearly five centuries. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/b363wea…

Less reliance on persistent connectivity can matter in the field. @intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors bring CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities to @Dell Pro Rugged systems for more local processing and AI inference. Read more: meritalkslg.pulse.ly/4l5hfit…

ICYMI: @CoSN released a report and companion toolkit aimed at helping K-12 school districts manage the human and organizational challenges that come with adopting new technology. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/xkue58q…

ICYMI: A redesign of two Advanced Placement courses is underway to address generative AI. New approaches to AI instruction, student assessment, and teacher training will launch in the 2027-28 school year, according to an announcement from the College Board, the nonprofit organization offering the SAT and AP courses. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/ur7qha7…

ICYMI: Maryland @GovWesMoore announced a new AI framework that outlines plans to regulate advanced AI systems, strengthen worker protections, and safeguard children using AI tools in schools and online. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/tmxna1b…

ICYMI: @GovTinaKotek issued an executive order directing the state to develop new procurement safeguards for advanced artificial intelligence systems, including standards for independent safety reviews and an assessment of whether the state should require a “kill switch” for certain AI models. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/ppnubgl…

ICYMI: Federal respondents reported more mature AI governance than their state and local counterparts, but both groups pointed to security, workforce, and infrastructure challenges as adoption expands. meritalk.pulse.ly/k4xsecqc8g

ICYMI: @NISD in San Antonio, Texas, earned the Consortium for School Networking Trusted Learning Environment Seal for its student data privacy practices. It’s the 12th school system in Texas to receive the national recognition. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/wcqus3f…

ICYMI: The Georgia Technology Authority announced that the state will adopt GovRAMP as its primary framework for authorizing and continuously monitoring third-party cloud services. The new requirement goes into effect Oct. 1. meritalkslg.pulse.ly/anrdnpb…