Illinois is poised to reduce penalties for violations of the state’s biometric data protection laws. How did Illinois get to the point of reducing penalties? A lawsuit that returned a multimillion verdict against a business that was using a fingerprint system to track employee time. The Record | Illinois’ biometric data privacy law could soon be […]
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Anatomy of an AI transparency plan
Connecticut is taking a 2 step approach to AI transparency. First, a statewide policy for state agencies to use and disclose AI use courtesy of the State Chief Information Officer. Second, legislation SB 2 (2024 | CT) which passed the CT Senate along party lines. Route Fifty | This state’s ‘unsexy’ AI policy takes transparency to the next level
Generative AI as a procurement facilitator in Texas
TXDPS is using AI to facilitate procurement for local governmental entities. TXDPS says the AI will offer quick access to regulations, information and guidance on the state’s contracting procedures. The goal is to shorten acquisition time. Route Fifty | Generative AI steps up as a ‘facilitator’
Quantum computing meet economic development
Emerging technology, quantum computing, we walked through the Einstein-ness of it all in January. Now here comes the government funding opportunities. Meet the Quantum Economic Development Consortium required by the 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act, which called for the Department of Commerce to establish a group of quantum stakeholders. Colorado and Illinois crafted their own quantum initiatives. Route Fifty | How states […]