• December 8, 2023
• Civic Data

Government Technology: Map: How Are State and Local Governments Navigating AI Regulation?

This article explores how state and local governments are grappling with the regulation of artificial intelligence. It notes that while some governors are using executive orders to mandate the creation of AI task forces on the state level, other city-level leaders are independently developing policies for responsible AI use among their employees.

City Limits: ‘A Lot of False Hope’: City Data Show Ongoing Barriers To Supportive Housing

A recent data review highlights ongoing challenges in New York City's supportive housing system, revealing bureaucratic hurdles and complexities that hinder the placement of individuals in need of mental health services and housing. Despite an increase in available apartments and placements, the report indicates that only 58 percent of those interviewed and 21 percent of those deemed eligible were accepted in the most recent fiscal year. 

Governing: Cities Hope AI Camera Enforcement Can Improve Bus Service  

Cities are turning to AI-powered camera enforcement to tackle the issue of illegal parking and congestion in bus lanes; in Philadelphia, a pilot program using bus-mounted cameras recorded a significant number of violations, prompting plans for permanent implementation to improve bus service. Automated enforcement, powered by AI technology, is considered more accurate and consistent than traditional methods, yet there is a need to build public trust, address equity concerns, and navigate state laws and cooperation challenges for the successful expansion of automated enforcement programs.

Bloomberg Center for Cities: 27 Newly-Elected Mayors Begin Program for New Mayors

The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University's Program for New Mayors has just kicked off, with 27 newly-elected U.S. mayors coming to Cambridge, MA to receive tools and training in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School. The program aims to enhance mayors' leadership and management skills during their initial 100 days in office, offering world-class training, peer connections, and insights into effective interventions from a vast mayoral leadership network.