Cyberattack impacts critical public safety operations in California city

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a state AI cyberdefense program in the wake of the ongoing cybersecurity incident in Suisun City, California.

By Ryan Kushner • Aug. 11, 2026

Protecting water systems from cyberattacks: 5 steps cities can take now

Hacking is getting easier. But the real problem is that many systems were never designed with cyberattacks in mind, experts say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 11, 2026

As Flock surveillance camera backlash grows, one governor tells cities to pause installations

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is asking police officials to develop guidelines on surveillance technology and clarify how data is collected and used.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 10, 2026

Good government starts with a good address

Cities can reduce waste and improve services with better citizen address data.

By Bud Walker, Chief Information Officer, Melissa • Aug. 10, 2026

These 8 ‘intelligent’ US cities are tops for technology services

More big cities are embracing AI and digital technology to serve residents. These are the ones doing it best, a new Boston Consulting Group analysis says.

By Ryan Kushner • Aug. 6, 2026

30+ water utility cyberattacks expose a vulnerability across US cities

Attackers remotely accessed industrial controllers at water systems in seven states. The campaign suggests a common weakness utilities everywhere should address, experts warn.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 3, 2026

Can direct potable water reuse overcome its image problem in the US?

From “toilet-to-tap" stigma to trusted solution — reshaping how the U.S. approaches water reuse.

Aug. 3, 2026

AI adoption by local governments outpaces public trust: survey

Transparency about AI use and quality of digital infrastructure were among the issues where resident perceptions were less favorable, the survey found.

By Ryan Kushner • July 29, 2026

Cybersecurity incident disrupts DC housing authority for weeks

Limited sensitive information was compromised in the June attack, the housing authority said.

By Ryan Kushner • July 27, 2026

How do you train a new AI service agent? A lot like you would a new employee, a city CIO says.

Raleigh, North Carolina, is resolving nearly half of its IT support requests with an artificial intelligence agent, and it has more big plans on the horizon.

By Ryan Kushner • July 24, 2026

Hundreds of smart traffic intersections coming to the Houston area

Emergency vehicles will get priority in the Harris County system, part of a 12-year agreement with Miovision.

By Dan Zukowski • July 22, 2026

New York freezes new large data center projects for one year

The first statewide moratorium will give officials time to evaluate impacts on electricity demand, water resources, infrastructure and surrounding communities, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office said.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated July 15, 2026

Discounted AI services coming to California cities, counties as state partners with Anthropic

Local governments in California will receive a 50% discount on Claude, the company’s AI productivity assistant, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.

By Ryan Kushner • July 1, 2026

With 125 speed camera installations, LA’s speed safety program becomes California’s largest

Speeding behavior and crash history factor into installation sites, with many locations using multiple cameras, Verra Mobility said.

By Dan Zukowski • June 16, 2026

How AI is changing government asset management

New tools aim to help cities keep closer tabs on fleets and equipment in real time, participants in a Samsara public sector technologies event said.

By Ryan Kushner • June 16, 2026

More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.

Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.

By Ryan Kushner • June 11, 2026

Federal support for ‘critical’ local cybersecurity resource could be renewed under new bill

Sen. Mark Warner introduced legislation to restore federal funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which many state and local governments once relied on for support.

By Ryan Kushner • June 10, 2026

How self-service is revolutionizing state and local government

Governments are moving from people-dependent processes to people-centric self-service. Here's why.

By David Tran • June 8, 2026

How traffic intelligence helps cities host major sporting events

Hosting a big event? Traffic intelligence is essential to prevent gridlock and keep the city moving.

June 8, 2026

AI to find clogged drains? Possibilities, misconceptions and more on AI’s growth in the public sector

Smart Cities Dive spoke with Samsara Senior Vice President for Sales Engineering Tim Nagy about the rise of AI in local government and what the future could entail.

By Ryan Kushner • June 3, 2026

To help public agencies reduce roadway risk, platform combines diverse datasets

The Safety Hub tool from Replica and Arity gives communities “the insight they need to act before tragedy occurs,” Arity’s president said.

By Dan Zukowski • June 2, 2026

Nominate a project for the 2026 Smart Cities Dive Community Project Awards

The awards will highlight innovation and effective use of technology to solve real community problems.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 2, 2026

Data centers raise temperatures up to 4 degrees in nearby neighborhoods: study

Thermal plumes from four data centers near Phoenix threaten to raise the energy burden on surrounding neighborhoods during the extended summer cooling season, researchers found.

By Robert Freedman • May 28, 2026

ClearGov launches interactive AI platform to communicate city budgets

Rochester Hills, Michigan, received hundreds of resident comments in a pilot effort to reach its “silent majority,” a case study found.

By Ryan Kushner • May 26, 2026

18 startups chosen to test tech solutions for NY transit systems

AI is part of several Transit Tech Lab proposals this year. The public-private initiative has brought 22 ideas to fruition for the MTA to date.

By Dan Zukowski • May 20, 2026