Fri.May 31, 2024

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Use modular architecture for flexible and extensible RAG-based generative AI solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is the process of optimizing the output of a large language model (LLM). It references an authoritative knowledge base outside of its training data sources before generating a response. A RAG -based solution lets organizations jumpstart generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications with faster and more cost-effective ways to inject fresh, trusted data into foundation models (FMs), making generative AI easier for businesses to onboard.

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How Generative AI Can Power Knowledge Management for Your Business

Microsoft Public Sector

As a business leader, you know the value of having access to the right information at the right time. Whether you need to make strategic decisions, solve problems, or answer customer queries, you want to leverage the knowledge that is stored in your documents and databases. But how can you find the most relevant and accurate answers from the vast amount of unstructured data that you have?

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Breaking barriers and leveraging generative AI to advance the US Federal Government: Insights from AWS executive Yvette Cesario

AWS Public Sector Blog

The US Federal Government has endless opportunity to lead the way as well as adopt best practices for how the latest technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) , can be leveraged to fulfill its various missions. I’m curious, like many of you, about the opportunities technology provides for National Security in today’s current state.

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Can cash payments reduce childhood poverty?

GCN

Money may not be able to buy happiness, but observers say it could help protect some of the nation’s most vulnerable: children living in poverty.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Zero-Touch Configuration Is an IT Modernization Game Changer

FedTech Magazine

When the U.S. Census Bureau needed new devices for their workers to survey residents across the country, the organization’s IT leaders wanted to ensure the process of getting those tablets was seamless for tens of thousands of employees. The IT staff didn’t have the resources to install software and set up profiles for each device, nor was it the best use of their time.

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Post-pandemic, downtown recoveries continue to be uneven

GCN

From office conversions to bonding programs to unconventional approaches, cities are testing different ways to revive their downtowns.

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Communities push to take over investor-owned utilities and make them public nonprofits

GCN

Advocates say public power can deliver cheaper rates and a faster, more equitable transition to clean energy. Still, the measures face long odds.

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Universities try 3-year degrees to save students time, money

GCN

As states explore shorter degrees, some faculty say they undercut students’ education.