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Smart Talk, Smart GovTech. From the way we speak to the way we work, technology is shaping everyday life in surprising ways. An FSU expert recently shared how tools like ChatGPT are already showing up in modern language, changing how people communicate and express ideas. On the other side, states are tackling outdated ERP systems, streamlining decades-old processes to keep up with today’s digital pace. Together, these stories highlight how innovation is transforming both our conversations and our workplaces.
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In this 475th edition, for local & state tech:
AI: FSU Expert on ChatGPT’s Role in Modern Language
GovTech: Florida Modernize Decades-Old ERP Systems
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CHATGPT
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🗣️ FSU Expert Weighs In: How ChatGPT Is Shaping Modern Language | FSU News
Language is shifting fast. Assistant Professor Tom Juzek and his team studied popular tech podcasts and found that since ChatGPT’s release, AI-related buzzwords like “surpass,” “meticulous,” “strategically,” and “intricate” are being used far more often, while their synonyms stayed almost unchanged.
Still in the early stages: Juzek says research is just beginning to understand how much AI may be influencing the way people speak, whether it’s accelerating language change or introducing new patterns.
The impact isn’t all good or bad: Much like social media, AI has both benefits and potential downsides. While it can be a powerful tool, questions remain about its unintended effects on beliefs, behaviors, and communication. 📧
Behind the words, there’s a process: His research also digs into why models like ChatGPT tend to overuse certain terms, pointing to how training data and objectives shape the chatbot’s style.
What’s next? For now, the findings are correlational, not proof of causation. Careful testing is still needed to uncover exactly what’s changing in human language — and why.
Fun Fact: Fast Company recently featured Juzek’s article & study.
GOVTECH
ERP SYSTEMS
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🫸 Florida’s Big Push to Modernize ERP Systems | GovTech
Florida’s $93M PALM Project is one of the nation’s largest upgrades. The effort will replace systems more than 40 years old, many still running on COBOL, with a modern Oracle-based platform. Payroll, accounting, and cash management will all be consolidated, streamlining how state agencies operate.
The goal is greater efficiency: By phasing out paper forms and email-heavy processes, Florida expects faster, more accurate vendor and employee payments, while also improving how agencies share and access financial data. 📈
Progress hasn’t been without challenges: Scope creep, shifting deadlines, and added customizations have slowed the rollout. Even so, project leaders are confident the system will provide long-term stability and efficiency once fully launched.
Other states are on similar paths: Rhode Island is preparing to launch its new ERP system in fall 2025, and South Dakota’s Project BISON is scheduled for 2027. Florida’s scale and early investment, however, make it a notable example of modernization in action. ✨
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STEM EVENTS
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Wednesday, Sept. 17
Senior Tech: Travel & Technology | Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 10 AM | Florida Blue Center, 2116 Apalachee Pkwy. | Free | Learn More
Thursday, Sept. 18
Featured Event: Science Night September 2025 by MagLab | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 6:30 PM | LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library, 200 W. Park Ave. | Learn More
Friday, Sept. 19
Magnetism of the RT6Sn6 Kagome Metals by Robert McQueeney | Friday, Sept. 19 | 3 PM | MagLab, Room B101, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr. | Learn More
Sunday, Sept. 21
Crafternoon at the Challenger | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 1 PM | Challenger Learning Center, 200 S. Duval St. | Tickets | Learn More
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit by GovTech | Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 8 AM | Florida State Conference Center, 555 W. Pensacola St. | Free | Learn More
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Grow Your Business with AI by Jim Moran Institute | Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 12:30 PM | Online | Learn More
FL Events
Saturday, Oct. 18
FSU Health Expo: Bridging Community, Health and Research | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 AM | Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Rd, Crawfordville | Register
Monday to Tuesday, Oct. 27 to 28
Save the Date: 2025 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting | Monday to Tuesday, Oct. 27 to 28 | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, 14900 Chelonia Pkwy. Orlando. | In-Person Regular Registration: $585 (until September 26) | Learn More
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