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Digital literacy, not bans, should shape social media guardrails
June 27, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureProtecting children from harmful content is important, but states should help young people understand the platforms’ risks and make informed decisions about what to view, experts say.
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Outdated flood data could drown out actual infrastructure needs
| News, Data & AnalyticsHistorical data fails to capture current flooding conditions, which could steer communities in the wrong direction when trying to plan and recover from weather events.
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Is government culture stifling CX innovation?
| News, State & LocalRisk aversion among government managers is blocking needed improvements to key programs, according to a recent white paper.
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Legislation would expand and extend government’s counterdrone authority
| News, Public SafetyLawmakers propose to extend federal authority to mitigate the threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems, while also providing state and local law enforcement with enhanced counter-detection capabilities.
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A balancing act: Adding humor to government communications
June 26, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Local and state agencies walk a fine line between showing their personality through humor and remaining factual.
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Boston looks to boost employee productivity with generative AI guidance
| News, Emerging TechThe city’s chief information officer said the effort, among the first in the nation, is designed to encourage workers to “experiment responsibly” with the technology.
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More than $42 billion in broadband funding allocations announced
| News, Cloud & InfrastructurePresident Joe Biden released how much each state will receive in funding under the bipartisan infrastructure law to expand access to high speed internet in America’s under- and unserved communities.
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The government has a controversial idea to track mental health crisis calls
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe national 988 hotline may start pinpointing callers, a move opponents say could lead to forced intervention and violate caller trust.
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First AI advisory committee report stresses getting regulatory balance right
| News, Emerging TechDesigning trustworthy AI systems with government regulatory help is a central theme in the committee’s first report delivered to President Joe Biden.
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Public transit systems remain vulnerable to cyber threats
June 23, 2023 | News, CybersecurityDespite repeated warnings, a report on Washington, D.C.’s transit authority finds it is still at risk of a cyberattack. Its issues aren’t unique, though, and experts warn that public transportation at-large is vulnerable unless leaders act.