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We are currently tracking 8 recent articles from Route Fifty, published over the past 28 hours. Recurring themes in its latest headlines include Expert, Critic, Midterm, Govern, and Data.
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Recent Articles (8)
States navigating a ‘critical time’ of Medicaid changes amid midterm elections, expert says
State officials and observers across the U.S. are voicing their concerns about the tight compliance deadline for implementing new Medicaid requirements and the unclear path ahead.
How tech is helping communities ease their water worries
One Texas city now models the effects of flooding during major storms to determine response and future plans, while an Illinois village uses tech to detect leaks and reduce water waste.
Trump administration stokes concerns about Chinese-made parts in voting equipment, but experts say risks remain low
Risks from foreign parts are real, experts say, but there is no evidence malign actors are trying to steal the election.
Out of the Flock and into the Axon: Asked to dump license plate readers, Reno just switches brands
The new contract with Axon approved Wednesday adds automated license plate readers, drones, and artificial intelligence report drafting.
Government must find ‘sweet spot’ for data center and AI regulation, expert says
The Nov. 3 midterms will further reveal how Americans feel about data center regulations, which could set the tone for future regulatory efforts, speakers said during a recent event.
Leading presidential scholar urges government leaders to be curious, empathetic
Jon Meacham said in a speech that while AI “is going to be more important than the Industrial Revolution,” local governments must work to rebuild trust in these fraught times.
Russia targets Democrats and Ukraine supporters ahead of midterms, top intel lawmakers say
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., described Russian disinformation and more targeted Chinese influence efforts during a press roundtable, while reporting better access under intell
‘No question’ data centers will be considered critical infrastructure, top House intel Dem says
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., said the AI-focused facilities are going to be even more critical than their traditional data center counterparts because “so much more functionality is going to rely on their