ICYMI: Google Public Sector unveiled Gemini for government services — an add-on that gives federal, state and local governments access to specialized skills, AI agents and integrations with frequently used software. buff.ly/SQ6rjRC

COMMENTARY | As attacks move faster, the ability to limit disruption and keep public services running will be one of the clearest measures of resilience. buff.ly/T7sqMhl

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., said the AI-focused facilities are going to be even more critical than their traditional data center counterparts because “so much more functionality is going to rely on their health and existence.” via @NextgovFCW buff.ly/xr3EzLG

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., described Russian disinformation and more targeted Chinese influence efforts during a press roundtable, while reporting better access under intelligence chief Jay Clayton. via @NextgocFCW buff.ly/i0OOEBw

The Nov. 3 midterms will further reveal how Americans feel about data center regulations, which could set the tone for future regulatory efforts, speakers said during a recent event. buff.ly/RZQMpjR

While AI “is going to be more important than the Industrial Revolution,” local governments must work to rebuild trust in these fraught times," scholar Jon Meacham said at the #ICMA2026 conference. ✍️ @chris_teale buff.ly/PBpKuBp

ICYMI: The state is mulling how the high-profile AI initiative will tackle medical liability concerns, independent third-party analysis and other questions. via @NextgovFCW buff.ly/LOcngC2

As residents’ use of AI to find government information grows, a new report offers recommendations for officials to ensure their content doesn’t get excluded from outputs. buff.ly/0Oalqzv

Artificial intelligence pleas land as Massachusetts lawmakers weigh new data privacy and AI bills. via @CWBeacon buff.ly/zkwOpkZ

Pennsylvania's HB 2771 would set parameters for how law enforcement and other entities can use automated license plate readers. via @CityAndStatePA buff.ly/GYh7h9C

COMMENTARY | The biggest barriers to transformation have less to do with technology than leaders realize. Modernization is ultimately a leadership, operating model and outcomes challenge. buff.ly/y5WwD65

Tim Marczewski, the state’s AI and innovation director, says Missouri agencies are taking a thoughtful approach to understanding AI’s potential for improving internal and external systems. #GPSSummit buff.ly/BXsWv0S

Colorado Springs, Colorado, wants to bring in data centers but do so in a way that’s transparent and protects quality of life. Being proactive is crucial, an economic development leader there said. buff.ly/lCdAFhf

ICYMI: With AI becoming more infused into government operations, state leaders have an opportunity to consider new workforce policies and strategies ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, an expert says. buff.ly/WHlYY0K

A new report warns that the state’s air quality progress could be reversed by the end of the decade, especially if facilities use natural gas power. via @TexasTribune buff.ly/1ZzAK2Z

COMMENTARY | As attacks move faster, the ability to limit disruption and keep public services running will be one of the clearest measures of resilience. Learn more from @illumio here: buff.ly/T7sqMhl

Select agencies, including the federal Health and Human Services Department and the State of Missouri, have been testing Gemini for government services over the past few weeks. via @NextgovFCW buff.ly/SQ6rjRC

The announcement comes in the wake of states’ legal settlement with Meta, after they accused the tech company of knowingly designing social media apps with addictive and harmful features. buff.ly/ijFW1g1

COMMENTARY | Programs should not be judged on how many officers wear them or how many hours of footage they obtain. What agencies do with that footage must also be considered. buff.ly/OmSigW4

ICYMI: Better communication with and recognition of IT teams can help chief information officers deliver enhanced services to residents and improve staff morale, state officials said. buff.ly/zSqwF2q