Meet North Dakota’s new CIO
On this week's Priorities Podcast, North Dakota Chief Information Officer Gregory Hoffman says whole-of-state cybersecurity and AI are focus areas for his state.
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Each Wednesday, StateScoop’s Priorities Podcast explores the latest in state and local government technology news and analysis. Listen to in-depth conversations with government and industry’s top executives, and learn about trending stories affecting state and local IT leaders ranging from modernization and digital accessibility to the latest advances in generative artificial intelligence.
Deepfakes & misinformation: How generative AI impacts elections
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Mekela Panditharatne, a lawyer with the Brennan Center for Justice's Democracy Program, say generative AI is a growing challenge for…
Mississippi CIO Craig Orgeron says he returned for the ‘challenge’
Mississippi Chief Information Officer Craig Orgeron says it was the challenge of government service that brought him back to the role.
Synthetic identity fraud rising in 2024
Synthetic identity fraud is a rising trend affecting the public sector. TransUnion's Jeffrey Huth breaks down the credit bureau's recent report on fraud and data breaches striking…
Seattle’s incoming CTO reflects on ‘intense’ COVID-19 response in San Jose
Incoming Seattle Chief Technology Officer Rob Lloyd reflects on his time in San Jose, California, including two-and-a-half intense years of COVID-19 response.
How a chatbot project informed Code for America’s new AI Studio
Code for America CEO Amanda Renteria explains how a recent chatbot project informed the organization's new AI Studio.
How state government’s digital services are evolving in 2024
The state CIOs of Ohio and New Hampshire join the Priorities podcast to explain how digital services are playing a critical role in their IT strategies.
What government agencies can learn about e-waste recycling
Tracey Haslam, CEO of the recycler Full Circle Electronics, joins the Priorities podcast to discuss how her company helps government agencies dispose of e-waste responsibly.
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Jake Williams is the vice president of content and community for StateScoop and EdScoop. He's spent nearly a decade in the government IT market, covering the ins and outs of state and local government, as well as higher education. He started his journalism career in his native Pennsylvania and has also worked as a reporter for Campaigns & Elections magazine.