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Jun 21, 2025

Selected items posted on the Internet during the week ending June 20, 2025

No-Nonsense Guidance for Lawyers Still Confused About AI is the headline for Rochester Attorney Nicole Black's most recent Daily Record column.  Read the whole entry

New York Reports Mobile ID Gains a Year After Launch New York State’s digital ID program, free and voluntary, continues to grow as more airports and bars accept those forms of identification. Other states are expanding their own mobile ID programs. READ MORE

Building Smarter Traffic Systems New York City DOT replaced its aging traffic network infrastructure with a high-availability, secure communications backbone supporting 14,000 intersections—without disrupting daily operations. This case study details the smart infrastructure strategies that helped the city meet 99.99% uptime, boost system visibility, and win national recognition for innovation in transportation management. DOWNLOAD

Fire Departments Find New Ways of Recruiting Volunteers READ MORE

Guardrails Breached: The New Reality of GenAI-Driven Attacks From vibe hacking to malware development to deepfakes, bad actors are discovering more vulnerabilities to attack generative AI tools while also using AI to launch cyber attacks. READ MORE

California Advances AI-Related ‘No Robo Bosses Act’ A bill is advancing through the California Legislature to address fears that artificial intelligence could soon unfairly deny workers jobs and promotions or lead to punishment and firings. READ MORE

Congress Should Not Block State Action on AI A provision in the federal budget bill would bar states from taking any action on AI. This would derail careful legislation designed to promote the technology while offering needed safeguards.  READ MORE

AI in Government Finance: Seizing the Opportunity Modern finance software programs incorporate Generative AI and agentic AI to boost efficiency, improve service and manage complexity. This paper explains key differences between these technologies and why they become uniquely powerful when combined. DOWNLOAD

How Leading Cities Are Rethinking Data to Tackle Their Toughest Challenges Learn how local governments are tackling big challenges—like homelessness, mental health, and nuisance properties—through smarter data use. This guide breaks down real examples and proven approaches to unifying siloed systems, sharpening resource allocation, and delivering results that residents notice.  DOWNLOAD

Advance your AI transformation through skilling Discover essential AI skills for public servants at the Public Sector Center for Digital Skills. Explore the resources







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