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The Mercatus Center solves unstructured data challenges using generative AI from AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Seeking to make access to economic policy documents easier, Mercatus created a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution. Organizing unstructured data using generative AI from AWS Before policymakers can write a new regulation, they need to understand what other policies and documentation exist that relate to the same topic.

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Modernizing government IT: 4 approaches to overcome legacy exit challenges

AWS Public Sector Blog

These systems also became integral to managing aspects such as business processes, security protocols, and legislative changes, often without comprehensive documentation. In the 1980s and 1990s, a lack of appropriate IT solutions meant they developed bespoke software and systems on mainframe platforms to manage their core business.

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Cybersecurity: A Menu of State Priorities

GovLoop

Officials discuss whether the strategies are “living,” if hard-copy backups exist — because electronic documents could be inaccessible during a cyberattack — and which communication options would be available during a major event. “In That’s a problem for any organization, and certainly for government.

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

Open Access Government - Technology News

Transparency and documentation: Maintaining detailed records of system operations and functionality akin to flight data recorders, enabling traceability and oversight. 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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The evolution of fraud and the importance of continuous professional development and learning

Open Access Government - Technology News

Frauds evolution: From quill pens to sunken cargo to cryptocurrencies, NFTs and QR codes Once upon a time, fraud was pretty straightforward: deliberately sinking a cargo ship and claiming for the loss, faking documents, or misappropriating funds. But the digital age has taken fraud to a whole new level.

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How healthcare organizations can fulfill compliance standards with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

In some cases, the networks must be disconnected, and documentation done by hand. To minimize the risk of dangerous IT-related interruptions to operations, the European Union (EU) introduced new cybersecurity legislation NIS 2 Directive in 2023. They can result in the cancellation of operations or examinations.

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Alliance for Cannabis Equity launches document, website to help minority marijuana entrepreneurs

The Whistle Post

The eight-part document, put together by Trumbull-based economic advisory firm BJM Solutions, provides an overview of what applicants will need when applying for cannabis licenses. The post Alliance for Cannabis Equity launches document, website to help minority marijuana entrepreneurs appeared first on The WorkPlace.