Jason Tashay told Talk Justice that AI chatbots are difficult to build, prone to model drift and "jailbreaks," and that independent audits (e.g., Duke Law School studies) show accuracy and measurement problems.

Jason Tashay tells Talk Justice that the field lacks rigorous evidence linking most justice technology to improved outcomes; the clearest result, he says, is text-message reminders, which randomized trials show increase court appearances by roughly 20%.

After questioning legal, procurement and privacy implications of an automatically renewing Flock camera contract, the Select Board instructed the town manager to notify Flock the town will not renew the contract as written and to begin renegotiations or pursue alternatives.

The board approved mayoral appointees to a Public Safety Technology Review Committee, amended its charge to include review of drone surveillance, and discussed a committee timeline (60–90 days was cited).

Council members debated a proposed permanent ban and an 18-month moratorium on data centers after a memorandum from East Brunswick; members warned of legal risk because Hercules property previously permitted data centers and advised a careful study and performance standards.

A proposed $1.3 million Axon contract was withdrawn so the sheriff's office can pilot the vendor's services and study a second company's offering before returning with a recommendation; members were also asked to review a draft AI policy.

Loudon City planning commissioners endorsed sending a six‑month study resolution to city council to pause new data‑center, data‑mining and AI facility approvals while staff and a consultant evaluate zoning and text amendments.

The committee approved an amended HB 1323 that converts an original requirement for advanced detection and monitoring systems at rail crossings into a Department of Transportation study of emerging crossing technologies and a report by Dec. 1; rail industry witnesses urged careful review of interoperability with Positive Train Control (PTC).

County committee evaluates technology proposals with varying scores in key categories.

Panel clarifies nitrogen processing capabilities and financial qualifications of Tareva and Morrow Energy

The Fitchburg Common Council voted to discontinue its contract with Flock Safety and the use of its license‑plate‑reading cameras, adopting an amendment requiring a 120‑day phase‑out and elimination of the nationwide‑search feature; police will evaluate alternate technologies and next steps.

Parents, students and researchers told the Albany County School District #1 board that routine Chromebook use is harming attention, handwriting and deep reading; the board said it will schedule a district technology review and invite community participation.

Council directs implementation of license plate reader pilot, allocating $15000 for evaluation.

Commissioners opt for no action on voting system items to evaluate other options.

Budget deficits result from outdated software, not from its capabilities or design.

Bill section tasks commission to evaluate blockchain risks and benefits in government services

Multiple speakers, including a parent petition of 554 signers and several educators, urged the district to take a more cautious, evidence-based approach to classroom technology, asking for audits, transparency and limits on devices and AI in instruction.

Commission discusses revisions to hate crimes directive and plainclothes officer protocols.

Louisiana requires annual radio frequency assessments to protect infrastructure from radiation interference