California's Executive Order N-5-26 mandates new AI certification for state contractors, requiring compliance measures within 120 days to ensure ethical GenAI use.
UK government considers standardised AI testing for banks to enhance oversight as Starling Bank's Harriet Rees advocates for independent evaluations amid rising regulatory concerns.
GSA's proposed policy requiring AI vendors like Google and Amazon to grant federal agencies irrevocable licenses raises compliance concerns, potentially limiting access to advanced...
Intel and SambaNova unveil a groundbreaking AI inference architecture, leveraging Xeon 6 processors for over 50% faster performance to take on Nvidia by 2026.
Australia's new AI roadmap prioritizes existing laws to manage risks while aiming to attract investment and enhance skills, amid concerns over accountability and equity.
Gartner reveals 74% of global CIOs plan to deploy AI by 2026, driving increased IT budgets despite financial constraints, signaling a pivotal tech shift...
UAE and Uzbekistan unveil an ambitious plan to train five million AI prompt engineers, aiming to boost government efficiency and drive economic growth.
Canada invests $42.5M to enhance AI computing infrastructure at the University of Toronto, tripling GPU capacity and boosting national research capabilities.
Shenzhen's AI sanitation robot competition, backed by a $141M government procurement initiative, aims to deploy over 1,000 intelligent robots for urban management.
BigBear.ai’s acquisition of Ask Sage enhances revenue potential by $25M by 2025, positioning the company as a leader in secure generative AI for government.
BigBear.ai deploys its biometric platform at O'Hare and acquires generative AI firm Ask Sage for $250M to enhance security and efficiency in government operations.
Deloitte faces backlash after misidentifying healthcare facilities in a Canadian report, raising concerns about AI errors in vital public sector projects.
Andy Manske, a 26-year-old medical technician, aims to reshape Wisconsin's government by integrating AI for efficiency while seeking a ban on AI data centers.
UK government unveils binding AI legislation for 2025, introducing an AI Authority to oversee compliance and promote ethical development across sectors.
Ghana's Minister George unveils a $200M AI strategy aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, education, and healthcare while combating data colonization concerns.
Government CIOs forecast a 52% budget increase for AI investments by 2026, prioritizing cybersecurity, cloud, and generative AI to enhance public service delivery.
Local governments are slashing permit review times from 30 days to just 2 days using AI tools like SwiftGov, enabling faster housing development post-disasters.