Artificial intelligence powers everything from fraud alerts to streaming playlists, but generative AI is changing the game. Delegate Cliff Hayes breaks down the critical differences between...
Delegate Cliff Hayes argues that requiring verified .gov domains for Virginia government agencies is a critical step toward stronger cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and public trust, aligning...
Long before GPS guided millions, Gladys West’s mathematical precision made it possible. The Virginia-born Navy mathematician reshaped modern navigation, proving that quiet genius can transform the...
By Dr. Cliff Hayes Delegate Virginia General Assembly Recently, I asked Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue, Blythe Scott, about technology trends. She immediately pointed out to...
As Virginia welcomes a new administration, Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. outlines priorities for broadband, cybersecurity, AI governance, digital government, and workforce digital literacy to ensure equitable...
In a creative holiday poem, Delegate Cliff Hayes reframes the Twelve Days of Christmas through the lens of modern technology, highlighting cybersecurity, digital access, and responsible...
Not all internet connections are created equal. From satellite to coax to fiber, the infrastructure decisions communities make today directly affect speed, reliability, economic growth, education,...
Virginia’s tax code must evolve with the digital economy. Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. explains how closing the Emerging Markets Digital Fair Share Gap will ensure high-value...
Data centers — mostly invisible to everyday users — now underpin everything from streaming and telehealth to remote work and AI, but their rapid expansion raises...
Beyond family and faith, this holiday season invites us to appreciate how technology — from virtual classrooms to telehealth and community networks — quietly strengthens connections,...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
