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GNSI Fellow Christopher Hunter warns that hurricanes and other natural disasters will not be the only "storms" the United States faces in the future. In the event of a #China move on #Taiwan, Hunter writes in this article for Governing, fully expect Chinese #cyber attacks to stymie our attempts to support Taiwan. In perhaps even worse news, they've been practicing. https://lnkd.in/eZEFCjUy

Feel like there's been an uptick in misinformation online lately? You're not alone! Governing has some suggestions for managing MDM in the wake of a disaster. Bookmark the article--hurricane season doesn't end until Nov. 30! https://lnkd.in/gZgR_CEJ

The Governing Fast 5: Election Week in America, and more The week's stories of people making government work all wrapped up in a tidy 90-second package – #votes #gubernatorial #AIhub #pittsburgh

ICYMI Governing - a publication geared toward "people who lead, manage and direct public agencies as they work towards well-managed, vibrant and resilient communities" - featured my book, "Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World": https://lnkd.in/eua3XTix Hope mayors, city managers, county administrators... *as well as their zoning commissioners and attorneys* find it useful! Ordering info: https://lnkd.in/eB9CtiWw As I mention in the story, everyone should also check out the National Zoning Atlas, the publicly-available resource that shows how and whether 5,300+ communities (& counting) zone. cc: United States Conference of Mayors City Managers Summit National Association of County Administrators National Association of Counties ICMA - International City/County Management Association IMLA - International Municipal Lawyers Association American Planning Association

Countdown to Election Day: The November election could boost Native representation in the state’s legislature.

Pittsburgh and the Next Generation of Physical AI The AI revolution is here, transforming every corner of the economy. This revolution will have a profound impact on the physical world, as generative AI, robotics and simulation converge. But Physical AI will also have real impact on … and demand engagement from … disparate geographies in cities and metropolitan areas. My latest Governing piece with Joanna Doven describes how this is playing out in Pittsburgh. The piece builds off the incredible momentum from the AI Horizons Summit that featured PA Governor Josh Shapiro. Pittsburgh already has a growing network of Physical AI firms. Some of these firms are congregating in and around Bakery Square. An AI Innovation Corridor is rapidly emerging along Penn Avenue, given the proximity to Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. As industrial firms grow in size, they will need graduation space, either within innovation corridors or on larger industrial sites like Hazelwood Green. Another critical geography of Physical AI lies within existing spaces in cities, suburbs and rural areas — schools, hospitals, universities and government buildings. These spaces will be testing grounds for AI deployment. And then, of course, there will be energy generation hubs, driven by the supercomputing needs of the AI economy. Physical AI, in other words, will not only reshape our economy but demand that cities and metro areas become active designers and participants in this transformation. https://lnkd.in/edi4Y4Gf

Countdown to Election Day: Republicans are defending eight of the 11 governor's offices up this year, but Democrats still have little chance for pickups. #elections2024

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They should be encouraged to exercise their rights as citizens. It’s good for building the local-government workforce, and it enriches the community and the professional environment.

Voters in eight states will decide whether to bar municipalities from allowing noncitizens to vote. Few noncitizens cast illegal votes, leading critics to claim the issue is being hyped for political reasons.