Government Technology News

09/26/2025

GT Fast5: The Center for Digital Government's Government Experience Awards winners are unveiled — here are the top GovTech stories this week.

09/19/2025

In this week’s GT Fast5: Governments are experimenting with synthetic data — algorithm-generated information that mimics real datasets — to unlock AI development while safeguarding privacy. Counties can now share sensitive data for research and innovation without the risk of exposing individuals’ personal information.

09/13/2025

Proponents of synthetic data see it as the future, saying it will help government have more access to valuable data while at the same time protecting individual privacy.

Proponents of synthetic data see it as the future, saying it will help government have more access to valuable data while at the same time protecting individual privacy.

09/12/2025

GT Fast5: The clock is ticking for many governments to meet website accessibility standards, plus an update on a massive cyberattack that hit Nevada two weeks ago.

09/05/2025

GT Fast5: D.C.’s new Real-Time Crime Center: who controls the city’s surveillance data? 👀

08/29/2025

GT Fast5: From ransomware in Nevada to the risks of AI in classrooms — here are 5 stories shaping government technology this week.

08/08/2025

GT Fast5: AI Finds Unclaimed Cash in N.C., Fla. DOC’s AI Assistant and More!

08/06/2025

AI That Actually Works for Government
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AI is changing how agencies serve the public, but off-the-shelf solutions often miss the mark. What does it take to make AI work in the real-world complexity of government?

Watch this on-demand webinar with Luke Norris, VP of platform strategy and digital transformation at Granicus, as we break down what “government-ready AI” really looks like. You’ll hear use cases, lessons learned and practical advice for cutting through red tape and delivering smarter, faster services.

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08/05/2025

AI at the Inflection Point: Power, Security and the Future of Government IT

In this episode of GovTech's Viewpoints podcast, experts unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming the public sector — from cybersecurity to service delivery — and what state and local leaders need to consider as AI adoption accelerates.

🎧 Listen in to explore:

- The evolving balance between AI innovation and digital security
- How governments can modernize responsibly and equitably
- The policy and infrastructure moves that will shape the next decade

This is a must-listen for anyone in government tech leadership navigating AI’s rapid evolution.

Tune in Here: https://bit.ly/4mkjLzR

08/01/2025

GT Fast5: A cyberattack prompts Saint Paul to call in the National Guard, while Virginia Beach has 911 transferring 911 calls. The week's stories of public sector innovation all wrapped up in a tidy 90-second package –