DOE to invest $45 million to find new ways to fight energy system hackers
Projects will come up with ways to strengthen the power grid, utilities, pipelines and renewable sources against cyberattacks
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Hawaii lawmakers considering three wildfire mitigation bills
Measures would reduce fire risk, establish a relief fund and authorize bonds for wildfire-related costs and expenses
Alaska using new tool to mitigate avalanche risks: Drones
Experiment could serve as a blueprint for other states to find similar uses
Texas appoints members to AI advisory council
Seven-member board will study and monitor how the Lone Star State develops, uses and procures AI technology
Houston schools unveil blueprint for addressing operational issues
District identified key areas, including broken HR and transportation systems, wasteful spending and extreme overtime abuse
Austin to establish AI-use guidelines for city employees
Advisory committee comprised of digital privacy- and AI-focused academics, nonprofits and industry experts to help chart city’s way forward
Autonomous warning system to protect drivers from flooded creeks
System is part of city’s Floodplain Management Plan, designed to mitigate risk to people and property from flood hazards
Dallas City Manager submits resignation, effective in June
Broadnax reportedly resigned at the suggestion of the Dallas City Council, which previously considered firing him
U.S. investing $20 billion in American-made shipping cranes
Executive order also calls for Coast Guard to help bolster cybersecurity at nation's port's
Massachusetts creating task force to consider AI use statewide
Group would create recommendations for how the state can support AI adoption for public use and to support private business
