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How feds think data can buy time for people suffering a financial shock
May 19, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsFinancial assistance programs need to respond quickly to be effective. The vast troves of government data offer opportunities to shave down that time.
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Interior wants a fleet of drones ‘on call’ to help with wildfires, other emergencies
May 16, 2023 | News, Emerging TechWhile the program will be used any time additional drone support is necessary, it will primarily be used to assist with wildfires, emergency response and search and rescues, among other tasks.
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Trust will be key for US Notify—a text message service for state benefits
May 03, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureA pilot program will help state benefits programs send text alerts to low-income families in need of public services.
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White House wants input on crypto tech R&D agenda
January 26, 2023 | News, Emerging TechThe feedback will inform priorities for developing digital asset technologies, including potential for a central bank digital currency.
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FEMA leans into data science to ensure equitable disaster aid distribution
June 03, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsMany federal datasets are not disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, disability, income, veteran status or other demographics, limiting the agency's efforts to measure and advance equity.