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Smart Cities Smart Government Research Practice Consortium Symposium

 On June 14, CTG UAbany will host the Smart Cities Smart Government Research Practice Consortium Symposium, an online event about smart cities and communities. The symposium will include the following three presentations: 1) Decolonizing Digital Government and Smart Cities Benchmarking, 2) Global Assessment of Responsible AI in Cities, and 3) A Public Participation System for Stakeholders’ Living Context Identification and Improvement in Smart Cities. If you are interested in attending, please contact CTG UAlbany Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernández at mgasco@albany.edu  

CTG UAlbany Research Director Participates in the Academic Minute’s UAlbany week and speaks about Public Libraries and AI. July 11, 2025

CTG UAlbany Research Director and Rockefeller College Associate Professor Mila Gascó-Hernandez participated in the Academic Minute’s UAlbany Week. Mila spoke about how, when it comes to artificial intelligence, public libraries may hold the key to helping us understand how this rapidly evolving technology is changing the world. The segment aired on July 11, 2025 on Northeast Public Radio’s WAMC.

CTG UAlbany Research Director Interviewed for Article on Chatbots and Fire Prevention July 10, 2025

CTG UAlbany Research Director and Rockefeller College Associate Professor Mila Gascó-Hernandez was interviewed for an article on California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection use of an artificial intelligence powered chatbot to provide Californians better access to critical fire prevention resources and near-real-time emergency information. Mila shared findings from her recent research on how public agencies use AI-powered chatbots. 

Dec. 4, 2024

CTG UAlbany Director and Rockefeller College Professor J. Ramon Gil-Garcia among 42 UAlbany researchers ranked among the world’s top researchers, according to a Stanford University study. The study highlights top researchers, creating a public database of the top 100,000 scientists, where they are classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields. The number of citations of a given researcher are considered in a standardized methodology for every rank.

CTG UAlbany Study Examines Role of Technology in Emergency Messaging Oct. 31, 2024

Relaying information to the public during emergencies is critically important. However, gaps remain in understanding how technology can and should be used for disseminating messages. A new study from the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) aims to address these gaps, particularly as it pertains to local municipalities. 

CTG UAlbany Article in Govtech Highlights AI use in Government Oct. 15, 2024 : Govtech

CTG UAlbany Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernandez and PhD Candidate Tzuhao Chen were interviewed for an article in Government Technology about their research on how chatbots have become an essential tool for state government agencies to simplify their messaging and get critical information to residents. 

 

 

CTG UAlbany Launches AI in Government Lab Aug. 29, 2024 : UAlbany

The University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government has launched the AI in Government Lab to highlight a substantial body of work dedicated to the study and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector. 

CTG UAlbany Deploys AI to Assist Local Governments April 18, 2024

UAlbany's Center for Technology in Government is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to aid the city of Schenectady monitor the use of city assets.

    Panel on Artificial Intelligence and Public Administrations July 14, 2025-July 14, 2025

    CTG UAlbany Director and Rockefeller College Professor J. Ramon Gil-Garcia will participate in a virtual panel titled Artificial Intelligence and Public Administrations: Actors, Governance, and Policies on Monday, July 14. The panel is organized by El Colegio de Jalisco. 

    EGOV2025 – IFIP eGOV CeDEM ePart 2025 Conference Aug. 31, 2025-Sept. 4, 2025

    CTG UAlbany Director and Rockefeller College Professor J. Ramon Gil-Garcia will present “Enabling Inclusive Civic Engagement in AI Initiatives: The Case of Queens Public Library” at EGOV 2025 at the University of Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. Presentation includes findings from CTG UAlbany’s IMLS funded research project “Empowering Communities: Public Libraries, Inclusive Civic Engagement and Artificial Intelligence.”