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Sep 19, 2026

Selected items posted on the Internet during the week ending September 17, 2026

New York State's Attorney Letitia James establishes AI whistleblower site The Albany Times Union newspaper reports New York State's Attorney General has created an Internet site on which individuals and organizations may report AI concerns. More

Utah State Sen. Kirk Cullimore has helped put Utah at the forefront of AI Data The focus is privacy and digital identity policy and is designed to be replicated beyond Utah. Read More

Local election officials are welcoming a Supreme Court voting ruling The ruling blocks sweeping changes to mail voting just weeks before the midterms. Months of uncertainty forced officials to prepare contingency plans and created additional work during an already demanding election cycle. Read More

Improving Emergency Response with Modern Cellular Networks This e-book features real-world examples from police, fire, EMS, and 911 agencies that have strengthened connectivity across vehicles, stations, and temporary command sites. DOWNLOAD

Govern AI Before It Governs You Practical templates, scorecards, and worksheets to help your agency govern AI Download the Free Kit

From Threat to Trust: Building Security into Public Workflows Protecting today's public sector means building security into every workflow — not bolting it on afterward. This thought leadership paper explores why embedding security directly into devices and everyday workflows is essential for reducing risk, improving resilience and supporting mission success. Download 

Applied Intelligence: How High-Performance Workstations Are Driving Public Innovation AI innovation starts with the right infrastructure. Learn how high-performance workstations help government agencies process data faster, protect sensitive information and power AI-driven outcomes. Download the paper to discover practical strategies for modernizing your technology foundation. DOWNLOAD



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