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Army, Northeastern University Team Up on 3D-Printed Material for Electronics
A coalition of researchers from the U.S. Army and Northeastern University have developed a 3D-printable material designed to keep advanced military electronics from overheating – a growing concern across communication, radar, drone and electric vehicle systems.
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FTC Hits Illuminate for Student Data Breach, Discusses Settlement Terms
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Dec.1 that a majority of its commissioners approved the agency taking legal action against edtech services provider Illuminate following a breach, “which allowed hackers to access the personal data of more than 10 million students.” -
Texas A&M University System Names Vince Kellen CIO
The Texas A&M University System named Vince Kellen as its next chief information officer (CIO) with his appointment effective Dec. 1, the university said in a press release. -
Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Republicans Against AI Moratorium in Defense Bill
Members of Congress and state lawmakers are urging congressional Republicans to drop their plans to add language to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would place a moratorium on state-level laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI).
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Senators Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Cybersecurity Grant Program
Sens. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a bipartisan bill today that would reauthorize the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), a key program that helps state, local, and tribal governments prevent cyberattacks. -
NYC Launches Emergency Communications Vehicle
New York City Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Matthew Fraser announced on Nov. 25 the launch of an emergency communications vehicle designed to ensure uninterrupted connectivity to the city’s first responder agencies during major events and disaster situations. -
Georgia to Offer Free AI Training for All State Employees
Georgia state employees will receive free artificial intelligence (AI) training under a new partnership with InnovateUS that will teach public sector workers how to use the technology responsibly.
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New Bill Would Fund AI Training in Medical Schools
A grant program would annually make $1 million available for medical schools that build artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programs under legislation introduced Wednesday by House Democrats. -
House Passes Bills to Renew Cyber Grants and Counter Threats From China
The House voted to pass two key cybersecurity-related pieces of legislation on Monday that would renew cybersecurity grants for state and local government until 2033 and stand up an interagency task force to address threats posed by China. -
Nevada Gov. Signs Off on Statewide Cybersecurity Hub After Major IT Attack
The Nevada state legislature and Gov. Joe Lombardo have approved and signed into law a bill that will stand up a statewide security operations center and grow its cyber workforce. -
NTIA Approves First Set of Finalized BEAD Proposals
This week, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved final proposals from 18 states and territories to deliver universal broadband access through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
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LA Tech Launches Student-Run Cybersecurity SOC
Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) is establishing a new student-run security operations center (SOC) to strengthen its security posture, expand its cybersecurity talent pipeline, and attract high-achieving students to campus.
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Arizona, ASU Launch Free Digital Skills Training for State Employees
Arizona’s public employees can receive training on artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics under a new statewide initiative launched by Arizona State University (ASU) and the state of Arizona.
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Ohio Joins CoSN’s Student Data Privacy Program
The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) joined the Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) State Partnership Program, making Ohio the fifth state in the initiative.
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Penn College Launches New Collaboration Hub for Entrepreneurs
The Pennsylvania College of Technology, a Penn State affiliate, has opened a new space designed to support entrepreneurs seeking to turn their ideas into realities.
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Michigan Bill Aims to Create Statewide Drone Registry
A new bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature seeks to tighten guardrails on drones by creating a statewide drone registry designed to provide state agencies and law enforcement with better access to critical information and improve public safety.
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Utah, North Carolina AGs Launch AI Task Force With OpenAI, Microsoft
Attorneys general from Utah and North Carolina are launching an artificial intelligence (AI) task force in partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft that will develop voluntary guardrails for AI developers in an aim to ensure public safety.
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Cyber Grant Program Gets Short-Term Extension After Shutdown
The funding package approved by Congress and President Donald Trump has temporarily extended a cybersecurity grant program used by state and local governments to support their cyber defense measures.
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Democrats Warn States of ICE’s Quiet Access to DMV Records
Forty bicameral Democrats alerted state governors on Wednesday to a data-sharing policy that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers access to resident records.
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Manassas Schools to Reopen After Cyber Incident
Manassas City Public Schools reopened Nov. 12 on a two-hour delay following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted district operations, officials said in a letter to parents.
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Penn State’s Business School Launches AI Initiative
The Penn State Smeal College of Business announced on Nov. 5 a comprehensive, college-wide artificial intelligence (AI) initiative to prepare students, faculty, and staff to “lead responsibly in an AI-driven economy,” the university said in a press release.