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European Union’s new AI law: What programmers need to know

Open Access Government - Technology News

The AI Act primarily targets high-risk AI systems like algorithmic credit rating tools and medical software, imposing stringent requirements to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. This legislation sets a precedent globally, aiming to shape ethical AI practices while ensuring Europe remains a leader in technological innovation.

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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

Center for Community Progress

However, to fully understand how this legislation came to pass, and why it is helpful contextually to review the history of land banking and tax foreclosure in Ohio. In the 1970s, Ohio had passed what can be viewed as traditional land bank legislation, which authorized municipalities, counties, and townships to create land banks.

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Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

Open Access Government - Technology News

However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken In the UK, fraud is the most experienced crime, accounting for 40% of all crimes. It’s pleasing to see the Government strengthening regulations around cold calling and adding legislation such as the Online Safety Bill.

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Modernizing government IT: 4 approaches to overcome legacy exit challenges

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector government transformation specialists researched what technology leaders in government and in the highly regulated private sector believe their main IT challenges are. This made it challenging for these organizations to modernize because of the implied threat to business continuity.

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AI governance: Ensuring artificial intelligence is a force for good

Open Access Government - Technology News

From China to India to the United States, governments have stepped up to consider how to start regulating AI. Amidst much regulatory evolution, a gap has emerged between regulation and the current state of technology and tools for monitoring and controlling AI systems. The new EU AI Act has just come into force. How can the 2.6

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The evolution of fraud and the importance of continuous professional development and learning

Open Access Government - Technology News

Here are some of the key areas where continuous professional development makes all the difference: Keeping up with changes in legislation: Fraud legislation and regulations evolve to meet new threats. Staying current on case law: Whats illegal isnt just defined by legislation; court decisions shape it.

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The GSE Public-Private Hybrid Model Flunks Again: This Time It’s the Federal Home Loan Bank System (Part 1)

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

The GSEs were authorized by congressional legislation to perform a very specific set of activities, primarily focused on providing loans to consumers or businesses for a designated purpose, and mostly related to real estate and housing. the legislation establishing them). A few of the recommendations require legislation by Congress. [4]