On this week's Priorities podcast, Georgia Chief Information Officer Shawnzia Thomas says the state is moving fast to embrace artificial intelligence.

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Also on the podcast, Alaska CIO Bill Smith says his state is looking to mature its operations across the board.

Later, Wyoming interim CIO Timothy Sheehan explains how his state is trying to think differently about procurement.

In the news this week:

The District of Columbia U.S. Attorney is dropping charges against Chistopher Rodriguez, the district’s chief technology officer, after he was arrested for domestic assault against his wife.

statescoop.com/dc-cto-christopher-rodriguez-domestic-dropped-charges/

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are looking to bolster cyber workforce development and training with a total of $3 million in grants to two nonprofit organizations.

statescoop.com/cisa-3-million-cybersecurity-workforce/

Washington, D.C., is distributing free Apple AirTags to drivers in selected police service areas in an effort to combat the rise in car thefts.

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StateScoop’s Priorities podcast is available every Thursday. 

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