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USAID uses Amazon Transcribe to publish speeches in minutes

AWS Public Sector Blog

The United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) is a federal government agency responsible for extending civilian foreign aid and development assistance, such as for countries that need disaster response and recovery resources, are trying to escape poverty, and are engaging in democratic reforms.

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AI governance: Ensuring artificial intelligence is a force for good

Open Access Government - Technology News

It is also creating new opportunities to advance global progress in areas from climate action and agriculture to disaster response, healthcare, and road safety. Countries seeking to establish AI governance frameworks Most countries still need AI legislation in place.

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A brief critique of UK emergency arrangements in the light of the Covid-19 crisis

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

We should acknowledge that they require a proper, fully articulated structure and a system to manage them, backed by renewed national legislation. Let us replace major incident by 'major emergency' and 'disaster'. Where emergency and disaster responses are overcentralised, they fail.

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After the Storm: Summary Ejectment and Assistance Programs in North Carolina

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Post-Helene, there is not a moratorium on summary ejectment proceedings, although activists and at least two legislators have called upon the legislature, the chief justice, and the governor for such action. It is possible that the legislature will consider the issue when they reconvene later this month.

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