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Cyber Academy’s inaugural class to bolster city defenses
April 06, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe 21 New York City employees will work with city cyber command offices and help build a local pipeline of cybersecurity workers.
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A fight against floppy discs evolves into a prison rights crusade
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureIncarcerated man asks court to compel prisons to dump ‘Stone Age’ technology.
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Labor Dept. watchdog urges ‘extreme caution’ on facial recognition
| News, Emerging TechSince the start of the pandemic and an upswing in fraudulent claims in the jobless aid systems, the use of facial recognition in identity checks has spread across states, raising OIG concerns about access and privacy.
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The barriers to getting more unconnected households online
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureA federal program meant to connect low-income households to the internet isn’t reaching all the people it is supposed to. Here’s how to change that.
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A mobile-first approach enhances police operations
April 05, 2023 | News, Public SafetyWith mobile devices tapping into its police-only internet, the Lenexa Police Department can log and share data quicker as well as track crime trends and officer locations for more efficient police responses.
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In the face of extreme floods, rural Kentucky lacked forecasting and broadband
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureAs severe weather events increase, so does danger to rural communities. Plans are in place to address the urban observation bias in national weather prediction, but the other piece—reliable broadband—could still be years away for places like Eastern Kentucky.
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AI helps responders mine social media for public safety insights
| News, Public SafetyAn artificial intelligence platform analyzes social media photos and texts to give responders more situational awareness.
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Calls to regulate AI are growing louder. But how exactly do you regulate a technology like this?
| News, Emerging TechFew regulations exist in the U.S. for government use and development of AI, but a recent letter penned by major tech leaders, including SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk, highlight the need for stricter AI governance.
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How co-ops can deliver faster, less expensive procurement
April 04, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureBecause vendors know a long-term contract will be widely available to state and local agencies, they tend to offer better prices and more services, one expert says.
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Social media age verification faces practicality, privacy challenges
| News, CybersecurityUtah recently approved legislation designed to restrict minors’ use of the platforms, but critics say the effort is unworkable and could leave personal information vulnerable to hackers.