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Meet the newest member of your team: the chief AI officer
March 06, 2024 | News, WorkforceFederal agencies must hire a CAIO by year’s end. State and local governments could soon follow their lead, but some observers doubt that another C-suite officer is the best way to go.
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Syphilis is killing babies. The U.S. government is failing to stop the disease from spreading.
| News, ManagementThe only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply. Untreated, the disease can pass to newborns, killing them or leaving them with disabilities. As cases rise sharply, the government isn’t doing much to prevent shortages.
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Solar hits a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII
| News, InfrastructureWith supply chains finally open, solar provided most of the nation's new electricity capacity last year.
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States get some help to recruit caregivers for an aging population
March 05, 2024 | News, WorkforceWith a projected 9.3 million direct care jobs needing to be filled by 2031, states must find ways to fill that gap. That’s why a new program is helping states build a direct care workforce.
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States, feds at odds over low-cost broadband option
| News, Digital GovernmentVirginia says it’s unlawful to set a price for how much a company receiving federal broadband grants can charge low-income households. The feds disagree. They are withholding funding until the state sets a limit.
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AI tools lack ‘expertise’ for site selection
| News, Emerging TechA recent study found that generative AI doesn't produce the same results as humans when helping businesses pick a city or state for a new factory or headquarters. It also doesn't explain how it makes its choices—a troubling finding, researchers… Read More »
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Statistical models vs. front-line workers: Who knows best how to spend opioid settlement cash?
| News, ManagementA mathematical model designed to direct spending of opioid settlement funds is at the center of a debate over whether to invest in technology to guide long-term decisions or focus on the immediate needs of people in addiction.
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Michigan governor proposes a caregiver tax credit—an idea many Americans support
| News, FinanceGov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a $5,000 tax credit to support caregiving services like counseling and transportation.
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How the procurement process can help agencies acquire responsible AI
March 04, 2024 | News, Emerging TechBuying artificial intelligence is not just about setting new policies to manage emerging technology, but applying tried-and-true processes, one expert says.
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Mayors, experts discuss the solution and barriers to ending homelessness
| News, ManagementAmid a homelessness crisis nationwide, Houston and Los Angeles have housed thousands of people under a “housing first” approach.