Paige Gross
National Tech Reporter and content specialist
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As demand for AI rises, so do power thirsty data centers
April 10, 2025Examined the implications of the growing need for electricity, largely from artificial intelligence and data centers, for States Newsroom.
Facial recognition in policing is getting state-by-state guardrails
February 4, 2025Reported on the legal and ethical challenges of facial recognition technology in law enforcement and state-level regulatory efforts.
How social media is influencing our interactions with public lands
October 30, 2024Explored the impact of social media and 'selfie tourism' on public lands, ecosystems, wildlife, and surrounding communities.
Budget restrictions, staff issues and AI are threats to states’ cybersecurity
September 30, 2024Investigated the cybersecurity challenges faced by state governments, including budget constraints, staffing shortages, and the role of AI.
Governments often struggle with massive new IT projects
September 2, 2024Analyzed why large government IT projects frequently face difficulties and what steps can be taken for smoother implementation.
Data privacy after Dobbs: Is period tracking safe?
July 26, 2024Discussed the implications of data privacy for period-tracking apps following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
July 22, 2024Explored how state legislators are developing their own regulations for artificial intelligence and data privacy in the absence of federal laws.
What 4 years covering Philly tech taught me about how we work and why we build
June 1, 2023A farewell piece reflecting on her four years covering the Philadelphia tech community, discussing lessons learned, the evolving industry, and community journalism.