On the Priorities podcast, Colorado State Sen. Cleave Simpson says he’s convinced artificial intelligence can help the state fight wildfires.

https://statescoop.com/colorado-ai-wildfire-smoke/

In the news this week:

New York City needs to create better artificial intelligence usage policies for city agencies, according to a new state audit.

https://statescoop.com/new-york-city-ai-usage-policies-audit/

West Virginia is creating what Gov. Jim Justice is calling the first full digital clearinghouse for vehicle titles for non-resident businesses.

https://statescoop.com/west-virginia-vehicle-title-out-state-businesses/

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed legislation that would ban TikTok and other Chinese-made software on state-government devices and on networks operated by public schools, including state universities.

https://statescoop.com/florida-tiktok-ban-desantis-digital-rights-china/

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