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Maryland became the first state to offer digital driver’s licenses on both Apple and Android platforms. The digital driver’s license stored in your phone’s wallet can be used at airport checkpoints. As an added safety measure, Maryland consumers have control over what information is disclosed to the person checking the driver’s license ID.
Governing | Maryland Becomes First State With Apple, Android Digital Licenses
Opponents to crypto mining in Arkansas point to noise pollution, tons of carbon emissions, and foreign investors.
KUAF | Cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas generating public opposition
A new report from the National Association of Counties found that “50% of counties use the controls outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations special publication. ” 30% use a cybersecurity program designed for the county specifically, 18% don’t know what cybersecurity program is used, and 20% do not use a standardized cybersecurity program. 60% of local county elected officials see cybersecurity as a top priority, or a priority.
Route Fifty | Cybersecurity Standards Gain Ground in Counties
Connecticut passed legislation to reign in AI. The bill would do two things: (1) require state agencies to inventory and assess government systems that use A.I.; and (2) create a permanent working group to recommend further A.I. rules.
Route Fifty | AI Is Used Widely, but Lawmakers Have Set Few Rules
Florida banned state government purchases of foreign made drones starting January 1, 2022.
FL Department of Management Services | ARCHIVE Approved Drone Manufacturers
Arkansas banned the use of foreign made drones in the state. HB 1653 (2023 | AR)
Michigan is looking for a software vendor that can develop a vendor security rating snapshot for all Michigan vendors. The data goal is to receive ongoing security snapshots of vendor information that includes a security rating, & how the vendor measures up against its peers in areas like botnet inspections, open ports, spam propagation, the frequency of its patching and file sharing.
As promised, the New York Attorney General has released proposed crypto legislation, CRPTO Act. The legislation would Stop Conflicts of Interest, Require Public Reporting of Financial Statements, and Bolster Investor Protections. Investor protections include brokers would have to know essential facts about their customers, and requiring crypto brokers and marketplaces to only conduct business with firms that comply with KYC provisions; banning the use of the term “stablecoin” unless the currency is backed by U.S. currency; and requiring platforms to reimburse customers who are the victims of unauthorized asset transfers and transfers resulting from fraud.
This week ABI Research released crybersecurity spending study that shows cyber security spending growing at a 13% compounded annual rate. Total spending by 2027 will reach $236 billion annually.
New York City is prohibiting artificial intelligence in employment decisions like hiring and promotion. Candidates have to be notified if ai is being used in the employment process, requires annual independent audits of the ai software, and companies can be fined for violations.