Looking for tech workers? They're here, they're there, they're everywhere. You just need to broaden your search, experts said. route-fifty.com/workforce/2024…

Policymakers are still concerned about deepfakes and the role of AI in political ads. It's under discussion at the FCC too. route-fifty.com/emerging-tech/…

So Wordware might well have got this right? twitter.wordware.ai/chris_teale?se…

More Affordable Connectivity Program news, as an extension passed a Senate committee last week. route-fifty.com/infrastructure…

At last week's SLG Tech Infrastructure Workshop, I heard about Ohio's effort to better train every local government employee on cybersecurity. route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/…

Texas secured a $1.4 billion settlement from Meta over its use of facial recognition tech. Experts said while the money is encouraging, it shows the continued need for data privacy protections. route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/…

Libraries and schools lending out Wi-Fi hotspots isn't especially new, but it got a boost recently from the FCC. Experts say these programs are short-term but can be very helpful. route-fifty.com/infrastructure…

Go local to build trust. route-fifty.com/infrastructure…

Some states made a big song and dance about banning using private funds for election administration. But! Their elections offices are still underfunded, according to a new report. route-fifty.com/infrastructure…

On the New York City Department of Education, which must manage huge amounts of tech (800,000+ Chromebooks for starters) and get buy-in on its various initiatives. route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/…

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

USDOT thinks this new strategy is V2X-tremely important for road safety. route-fifty.com/infrastructure…

From Route Fifty's latest Innovation Spotlight, this time about the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/…

Is California's AI legislation too much, not enough or just right? It depends who you ask. route-fifty.com/emerging-tech/…

Chris Eyre The Times and The Sunday Times See you down the front you big fanny

I dipped in and out of last week's Democratic National Convention and highlighted some of the state and local leaders who spoke, and the issues ahead. route-fifty.com/management/202…

To be fair, the ELVIS Act is a good acronym for a law. It was the first of what may be many states protecting recording artists and movies from the scourge of AI. route-fifty.com/emerging-tech/…