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Every state sees tech workforce gains, report says
March 30, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureNet employment in tech grew by 3.2% last year, with more than 9 million people now employed in the sector across technical and non-technical roles, according to new CompTIA research.
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Localize this: Public reporting of opioid settlement cash
| News, Data & AnalyticsAs state and local governments are poised to receive long-awaited opioid settlement funds, a recent investigation found many jurisdictions do not have a framework in place to publicly report how settlement money is spent—but should.
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Is your TikTok account hiding enemies of the state? How do you know?
| News, CybersecuritySome lawmakers are trying to ban the app from government-owned devices, a move experts say will strengthen cybersecurity.
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How an inclusive work environment attracts, retains tech workers
March 29, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAn inclusive IT staff helps Detroit close workforce gaps and bridge the digital divide.
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Tech innovations get tryout in regulatory sandboxes
| News, Emerging TechBy temporarily waiving regulations over new technology, states can evaluate how existing laws can impact entrepreneurs and economic development.
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‘New threats’ to national security are created by emerging tech, DHS chief says
| News, Emerging TechWhile innovative tools such as drones and AI can help agencies improve operations, they also open doors for bad actors to weaponize emerging technology.
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Partnerships and improved data may bolster U.S. weather predictions
| News, Data & AnalyticsData collection enabled by cross-sector partnerships can help states better predict and prepare for disastrous weather events.
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How to talk to users about cybersecurity
March 28, 2023 | News, CybersecurityUser-friendly login tools and clear communication go a long way toward getting staff in step with cybersecurity protocols.
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Watermarking ChatGPT, DALL-E and other generative AIs could help protect against fraud and misinformation
| News, Emerging TechDigital watermarks on training data used for generative AI tools such as ChatGPT could help protect against fraudulent activity, an expert says.
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How data insights can solve geographic inequity, build regional economies
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe Commerce Department’s Regional Economic Research Initiative will provide accessible data tools, visualizations and expert services help to federal, state, local and tribal decision-makers better understand what kind of projects will promote growth.