On this week’s episode of the Priorities podcast, California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force Multiethnic Press Secretary Yurina Melara says the state’s chatbot has processed more than 4,000 conversations in two languages.

https://statescoop.com/california-covid19-misinformation-chatbot-whatsapp/

In the news this week:

Virginia’s IT agency has completed a move to a new, cloud-enabled data center.

https://statescoop.com/virginia-cloud-data-center-migration-complete/

Fort Worth, Texas, is expanding a free Wi-Fi network for residents with limited internet access.

https://statescoop.com/free-wi-fi-fort-worth-cisco/

Arlington County, Virginia CIO Jack Belcher is moving into a new advisory role after 22 years.

https://statescoop.com/arlington-cio-jack-belcher-norron-lee/

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