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02/27/2025

Michael Santorelli, Director of the Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute at the New York Law School, joined Keely Quinlan on StateScoop's Priorities Podcast to break down the complexities of broadband expansion, including the role of satellite services like Starlink in federal funding.

He addresses concerns about government money funding Starlink, Elon Musk’s position in the federal government, and potential conflicts of interest.

Key takeaway? While concerns exist, he explains that Starlink has proven to be a reliable platform in its niche markets—and that, for now, it appears walled off from Musk’s government role.

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02/12/2025

This week on the Priorities Podcast, Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America, and former Biden White House adviser Robert Gordon break down the early impacts of the Trump administration on state and local governments—disruption, uncertainty, and potential opportunities.

🔹 “Government is going to look very different in a year,” says Renteria.
🔹 Gordon highlights funding freezes, staffing cuts, and policy shifts affecting public services.
🔹 Plus: Iowa’s new Government Efficiency task force, California’s fire map updates, and more.

🎧 Listen now: https://statescoop.com/radio/trump-doge-state-local-government-effects-2025/

01/22/2025

On this week’s episode of StateScoop's Priorities Podcast, Maddy Dwyer, a policy analyst for the nonprofit Center for Democracy & Technology, breaks down the executive orders on artificial intelligence released by 13 states and Washington D.C.

Hear the full conversation: https://statescoop.com/radio/state-ai-executive-orders-cdt-2025/

09/30/2024

Experts from the Center for Democracy & Technology dive into their latest report, uncovering the challenges large language models face when interpreting complex voting rules for people with disabilities. Tim Harper and Ariana Aboulafia break down how these chatbot errors could seriously impact voters. One alarming finding: “[S]ome factual errors were so severe that the entire answer was incorrect and could interfere with a voter’s ability to cast their ballot.”

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08/15/2024

Katy Ruckle, Washington State's Chief Privacy Officer, shares her concerns about the growing reliance on AI. In this week's episode of StateScoop's Priorities Podcast, she discusses the dangers of "automation bias" and why we need to question AI outputs more critically.

"I have a concern or fear that once we as a workforce get used to using these types of tools and they become more and more reliable in terms of their outputs that we might defer to them and question less about the results," she says.

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07/17/2024

🗳️ As GenAI reshapes the landscape of political campaigning, how prepared are we for its impact on elections? Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Mekela Panditharatne of the Brennan Center's Democracy Program join us to discuss the challenges of AI-generated disinformation as we approach the pivotal 2024 presidential election. Don't miss this critical conversation on safeguarding the integrity of our democratic processes.

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07/16/2024

🎙️ State of Mississippi CIO Craig Orgeron revealed why he couldn't stay away from government service. After a 4-year hiatus, the challenges of post-COVID recovery and the rise of generative AI pulled him back in. 🤖 Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services

🔗 Dive into his insights on how transformative tech is reshaping public sector strategies. Listen now: https://statescoop.com/radio/mississippi-cio-craig-orgeron-says-he-returned-for-the-challenge/

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07/01/2024

🚨 Alert: Data Breaches on the Rise! Discover why synthetic identity fraud is 2024's top security threat. Jeffrey Huth, SVP at TransUnion, dives deep into a pivotal report on emerging dangers to the public sector on the latest episode of StateScoop's Priorities Podcast. Learn how advancements in AI are revolutionizing fraud, making it simpler than ever to craft convincing fake identities.

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06/24/2024

🎙️ Tune into the latest episode of StateScoop’s Priorities Podcast featuring Rob Lloyd, the incoming Chief Technology Officer of City of Seattle Government. Lloyd discusses his move from San Jose and shares what excites him about Seattle's "One Plan" for community growth and digital services. He also reflects on overcoming challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic in San Jose. 🌟

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05/28/2024

🎙️ John Blythe, Director of Cyber Psychology at Immersive Labs, exposes cybersecurity risks in AI chatbots and critiques the one-size-fits-all approach of many training programs.

Blythe advocates for personalized cybersecurity training that targets personal interests to enhance engagement and effectiveness. Learn how tackling psychological barriers can revolutionize cyber training.

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05/09/2024

🎧 Vermont CISO John Toney unveils his proactive approach to securing the state's critical infrastructure on this week’s episode of StateScoop’s Priorities Podcast. From scanning water utilities for vulnerabilities to enhancing compliance and automation, hear how John is tackling cybersecurity threats head-on.

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05/07/2024

🎙️Rhode Island’s Governor Dan McKee and former Rep. Jim Langevin delve into the nuances of AI on the latest episode of StateScoop’s Priorities Podcast. They discuss the establishment of Rhode Island's new AI task force, examining both the promising opportunities and the security challenges AI presents.

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