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Seismologists can’t predict an impending earthquake, but longer term forecasts and brief warnings after one starts are possible
February 16, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsEarthquake prediction technology is still a farfetched idea that, if ever realized, may even complicate disaster response plans.
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Connected vehicle data can improve traffic safety
February 15, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsInformation gathered from vehicle sensors can efficiently inform decisions about road safety strategies.
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How records of life’s milestones help solve cold cases, pinpoint health risks and allocate public resources
| News, Data & AnalyticsAgencies should adopt a centralized approach to managing vital records such as marriage licenses and birth certificates to better track population data.
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A new strategy for western states to adapt to long-term drought: Customized water pricing
February 13, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsWater conservation could be improved with customized approaches. Scientists suggest water agencies leverage customer-level water consumption data to find out who is using the most water and what it takes to make them cut back.
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CDC map shows health impact of local environmental burdens
February 10, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe Environmental Justice Index gives state and local leaders a holistic view of environmental, social and health issues in their communities.
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Some towns get funding boost from census corrections
| News, Data & AnalyticsCensus population count corrections have started to roll out, but officials say the bureau needs to be more transparent about the process as valuable funding opportunities remain on the line.
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Platform streamlines sharing, analysis of criminal justice data
February 09, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe Justice Counts initiative is developing a cloud-based portal to address the long-standing lack of standardized, accessible criminal justice metrics.
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ChatGPT is a data privacy nightmare. If you’ve ever posted online, you ought to be concerned
February 08, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsAs generative artificial intelligence tools gain popularity, one expert warns these models could be trained on personal data collected without the user's knowledge.
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Machine learning maps location of lead pipes
February 07, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsAn open-source map will help communities find and remove pipes faster.
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Where states can learn to turn data into decisions
February 03, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe Data Labs program helps participating states design data projects that deliver operational efficiency and improved services.