With the release of its draft Digital Equity Plan, the state aims to ensure that every resident has fair and equal access to the vast opportunities presented by the digital realm. This landmark initiative invites public participation, welcoming comments and contributions until January 25, 2024.

The California Privacy Protection Agency has prepared draft regulations that would establish crucial protections concerning businesses' utilization of Automated Decision-Making Technologies (ADMT), according to a Nov. 27 announcement on the CPPA website.

President Joe Biden this week issued a landmark executive order aimed at positioning the United States as a global leader in the development and responsible use of artificial intelligence, garnering widespread support.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a significant advancement in California's Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C), marking a transformative phase in education and workforce development. In October 2023, C2C received its inaugural data installment, integrating over 1 billion validated data points at the state level.

A data visualization project by the Health and Human Services Agency has won a national award, the National Association of State CIOs announced this week.

California’s public sector innovators and ingenuity-minded agencies are showcasing a host of new apps, tools and progressive techniques to reshape the state’s services.

The California Department of Technology (CDT) has launched a new initiative called Project Services Modernization (PSM) to revamp the state's approach to project planning, procurement, and oversight, according to a blog post.

Retired state technology executive Andrea Wallin-Rohmann is now Interim CIO / Special Consultant at the California Department of Parks and Recreation, she confirmed.

Assembly Bill 302 by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D- San Diego), which calls for a comprehensive inventory of all high-risk automated decision systems in state government, was passed by the legislature and now awaits action by Governor Newsom. The legislation has similar requirements to the governor's recently issued executive order on AI.

Governor Newsom last week signed Assembly Bill 569, aimed at bolstering cybersecurity education in state colleges.  Authored by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), the legislation focuses on improvements and increased reporting for the Cybersecurity Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships Pilot Program within the California State University system.

This week, the California Department of Technology (CDT) unveiled its groundbreaking Digital Strategy, a collaborative effort with the Government Operations Agency and the Office of Data and Innovation, according to a July 12 blog post by State Chief Technology Officer Jonathan Porat.

On Thursday (6/29) Governor Newsom highlighted the state's increased use of technology, firefighters, and aircraft to combat wildfires ahead of what is predicted to be an intense wildfire season. California is deploying AI, satellites, cameras, drones, and real-time intelligence to fight fires more efficiently.

Senate Bill 721 by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) proposing to create the California Interagency AI Working Group passed the Senate this week on a 38-0 vote and now heads to the Assembly to continue through the legislative process. 

On Thursday (5/25/23), the Office of Information Security released Technology Letter 23-01 creating a Multi-Factor Authentication Standard for state agencies to follow.

In the face of cyber threats via malware, data, and even your webcam, a new bill seeks to establish a council that would promote cybersecurity among California residents.