In a world where artificial intelligence decides who gets a loan, diagnoses illnesses, and even influences criminal justice, a chilling question emerges: who watches the watchers? Picture a hospital AI misdiagnosing a patient due to unseen bias in its training data, or a hiring algorithm quietly
Setting the Stage for AI in Governance Imagine a political landscape where complaints about campaign tactics, such as intrusive robocalls, are addressed not by human officials but by an algorithm in mere seconds, marking a significant shift in how governance operates. This scenario is no longer a
Imagine a world where government services anticipate needs before they are even expressed, where traffic congestion is predicted and mitigated before rush hour, and where public health crises are tracked with pinpoint accuracy to save lives. This is no longer a distant vision but a tangible reality
In an age where cyber threats loom larger than ever, state and local governments across the United States find themselves at a critical juncture, grappling with unprecedented risks to essential infrastructure and public services. From devastating ransomware attacks to sophisticated breaches powered
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have become increasingly prevalent in urban landscapes, redefining transportation paradigms while simultaneously presenting new challenges in traffic management and road safety. One poignant example of their integration into cityscapes is found in Austin, Texas, where
Government spending efficiency is becoming increasingly vital as state and local governments face challenging fiscal conditions, demanding tough decisions on funding priorities. Governments today grapple with the inefficiencies of outdated technology and cumbersome procedures in their contracting
