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How Virginia communities fight the opioid epidemic
February 27, 2020 | NewsCombining datasets from disparate organizations can give responders a more detailed view of drug addiction and treatment, allowing for targeted assistance and the better allocation of resources.
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3 federal technology trends to watch this year
| NewsIT modernization is giving agencies a way to take advantage of emerging technologies to improve their operations and enhance citizen experience.
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The census goes digital — 3 things to know
February 26, 2020 | NewsCollecting data online carries some significant risks that are new to the census and may undermine the accuracy of the count and the public’s trust in the process.
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Pentagon outlines AI ethics principles
| NewsThe guidance calls for AI use and adoption that is responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable and governable.
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How SLED agencies can defend against ransomware
| NewsWhen combined with education and regular backups, a security and incident management solution can help agencies defend against cyber attackers and expensive ransomware.
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Scientists build ‘tag of everything’ to combat counterfeits
February 24, 2020 | NewsResearchers at MIT have hit on a way to reduce the size and power requirements of tracking tags while boosting their security.
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GitHub: Secure enough for government work, mostly
| NewsAgencies are embracing the use of open-source tools like GitHub to better coordinate development projects.
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Defending against multifaceted election attacks
| NewsVoting system vulnerabilities have been the focus of election security discussions, but critical infrastructure attacks that prevent voters from getting to the polls could prove more effective.
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DNA databases are boon to police but menace to privacy, critics say
February 20, 2020 | NewsPolice across the country solving cold cases by uploading crime-scene DNA to databases where purchasers of genetic testing kits share their DNA in hopes of finding long-lost relatives.
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How AI helps predict fire risk
| NewsA machine-learning-based model helps the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire see which buildings in the city are at the highest risk of a fire and prioritize safety inspections.