GTA in the Media

StateScoop - November 18, 2024

Nikhil Deshpande, Georgia's chief digital and AI officer, said the state is currently developing its ethical AI guidelines with help from an expert: Dr. Rose Procter, executive director of the TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadership at UNG.

StateScoop - October 31, 2024

Since Georgia officials announced the state's "innovation lab" last May, progress has been "marching along really well," Nikhil Deshpande, the state's chief digital and AI officer, told StateScoop.

Government Technology - October 8, 2024

NASCIO has named a new president, VP, and secretary/treasurer for the program year ahead.

StateScoop - October 2, 2024

NASCIO named 10 winners in its annual awards program celebrating innovating state technology projects.

NASCIO - October 2, 2024

NASCIO has announced recipients for the 2024 State IT Recognition Awards.

Government Technology - September 26, 2024

In the two years since the last Digital States Survey from the Center for Digital Government, leading states have put resident experience at the center of their work while also embracing cutting-edge technologies.

Government Technology - September 25, 2024

CDG announced the results of its 2024 Digital States Survey, a biennial evaluation of technology practices of all 50 states.

Savannah CEO - June 6, 2024

GTA is working on AI and data guidelines for state agencies, according to GTA Chief Digital and AI Officer Nikhil Deshpande.

StateScoop - May 9, 2024

Georgia state officials are planning a digital and in-person innovation lab to match technology vendors with agency challenges.

StateTech - May 7, 2024

Association's survey points to apprehension about required skills and expectations of value in adopting generative AI.

StateScoop - May 3, 2024

Georgia CIO Shawnzia Thomas told StateScoop at a technology conference on Tuesday that the state's relationship with a local technical college system has helped upskill her current staff and prepare the next generation of IT professionals.

Government Technology - May 3, 2024

With policies and guardrails in development around the country on responsible use of generative AI, Massachusetts and Georgia are creating environments where agencies can safely find real-world uses for the emerging tech.

Government Technology - April 29, 2024

AI is quickly becoming mainstream for public agencies.

Government Technology - April 24, 2024

AI and data leaders from Georgia, Maryland, and Vermont shared their perspectives on successful AI governance in a GOVChats panel discussion.

StateTech - March 25, 2024

More states are designating officials to manage and use AI to improve government services.

Government Technology - January 2, 2024

With a new year underway, Georgia CIO Shawnzia Thomas is focused on keeping the pace the agency set in 2023.