The University of Georgia (UGA) has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences that will be used to establish a research and development center with the goal of providing national leadership on best practices for using generative AI (GenAI) in schools.

The Institute for Education Sciences (IES) announced four new research and development centers focused on expanding generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for K-12 classrooms, teachers, and students.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has released its annual report which finds that state CIOs are focused on both emerging technologies – including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) – while still spending significant time and energy mastering the fundamentals including enterprise architecture and procurement.

A new report by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) and EY US found that a majority of state CIOs and chief digital officers (CDOs) consider data quality to be important – particularly when it comes to generative AI – but less than a quarter have a dedicated data quality program.

The Delaware Department of Education has developed guidance for districts and charter schools on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the classroom.

California has released fundamental and technical generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) training for state employees. The new training is the result of California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing the Executive Order (EO) on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in 2023.

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has added new functionality to its online services in the form of Della the Chatbot.

Generative AI (GenAI) is swiftly reshaping the academic landscape, prompting higher education institutions to engage in discussions about how to effectively integrate the technology into their operations.

Alongside many organizations, state and local governments are exploring Generative AI (GenAI) opportunities to improve efficiency, empower employees, and ultimately deliver exceptional services to citizens.

New Jersey’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force is consulting with workers in the state about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).