Thad Rueter

1 week ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

Almost two months ago, Micheal Wons, a government technology veteran who was the chief technology officer for Illinois, took over as CEO. His priorities include boosting growth, further development of the company’s technology and embracing data intelligence and artificial intelligence — reflecting a larger trend of AI being used to expand access to government and other services for people with disabilities, or who are neurodivergent.

1 week ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

If making laws is like making sausages, as the old saying goes, then Roger Lin wants to provide local governments with a top-of-the-line digital sausage maker. Lin is the founder of Legislaide, described as an “AI-powered research and drafting tool for local governments” that helps officials craft legislation. The company launched in 2023 and now is expanding via a new database for ordinances.

1 week ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

The operation in question is called CLEMIS, which stands for Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information Systems. Based in Oakland County — part of the Detroit metro area — the organization's roots go back to 1968 with three agencies. It now serves about 250, and the county provides $1.4 million in annual funding for the organization, with member agencies charged based on their size and other factors.

2 weeks ago | mercedsunstar.com | Thad Rueter

The research was grim: A study released late last year from the nonprofit Internet Safety Labs found that most educational technology software - tools that students increasingly use for daily learning - is also doing double duty as a digital marketing assistant. The report estimated that 96 percent of apps used in schools share student data with third parties. Parents are often unaware. Teachers and school IT professionals are often too busy to provide more privacy protection oversight.

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Thad Rueter

The research was grim: A study released late last year from the nonprofit Internet Safety Labs found that most educational technology software - tools that students increasingly use for daily learning - is also doing double duty as a digital marketing assistant. The report estimated that 96 percent of apps used in schools share student data with third parties. Parents are often unaware. Teachers and school IT professionals are often too busy to provide more privacy protection oversight.