McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

AI guardrails help ensure that an organization’s AI tools, and their application in the business, reflect the organization’s standards, policies, and values.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Technology is rapidly evolving—raising questions for policymakers about how to promote innovations while also protecting Americans from harm. Perhaps no example is as striking as the debate over Artificial Intelligence (AI). But AI isn’t the only.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

New technology means new challenges—and new solutions—for cybersecurity providers.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Generative AI presents both immense opportunities and challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD). The potential to enhance situational awareness, streamline tasks, and improve decision-making is significant. However, the DoD's unique requirements, especially their stringent security standards for cloud services (IL5), necessitate carefully crafted AI solutions that balance innovation with security.

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Advertiser: Noratek

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

Public Safety

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Former member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake offers new ideas on how to promote more effective tech oversight and close a growing accountability gap.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

New York City zoning laws require minimum off-street parking in many areas, which often results in an oversupply of parking spaces where market demand for off-street parking is relatively low. These mandates increase development costs, reducing the feasibility of new housing projects and ultimately limiting the supply of housing. The New York City Council is currently considering the Department of City Planning’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (COYHO) zoning reform proposal, and is se

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Numerous local governments have taken huge strides in just the past year to embrace emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, whether applying it to streamline government tasks or simply establishing guidelines for its usage. But OpenAI believes the technology’s potential is bigger. The creator of ChatGPT and one of the leading purveyors of AI, OpenAI has shared what it described as its blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When a natural disaster hits, the affected community’s first instinct is to seek answers — fast. People want to know how to evacuate, where to find shelter or when it will be clear to return home. The contact center becomes the heartbeat of the emergency response. This isn’t just a phone system, it’s the first direct connection between citizens and the support they need, often making the difference between confusion and clarity and safety and danger.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The 4G network is set to reach thousands of households and businesses across Wales The new rollout of faster and more reliable 4G hopes that people living and working in rural Wales can benefit from mobile network upgrades. Connecting rural Wales to the rest of the world 7 government-funded mobile network upgrades are now switched on, these seven sights are located in North, South West and West Wales.

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Communications Government Engagement Education 52

Government Technology Insider

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Constituent expectations of how government services are delivered are shifting rapidly in response to how they interact with organizations in the private sector. No longer willing to wait for hours on the phone or try to fit in an in-person visit to an office during work hours, constituents are eager for change. State governments are responding to this pressure for change by integrating improved customer experience (CX) into their digital transformation plans.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As the seasons sweep by and inclement weather approaches , municipal transit requires careful planning to keep transportation systems safe and reliable. The unpredictability of winter weather makes roads treacherous, intensifying the risk of accidents and requiring close coordination among local transit, police, and emergency services.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Imagine this: In just three days, the Health and Human Services agency is able to set up a constituent portal that provides easy access to the benefits available through its 18 different departments. Better yet, a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool helps constituents find the services they need and even assists them with the application process.

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The Whistle Post

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Platform to Employment Youth Your Future, Your Platform Apply Now Feeling Lost? You’re not alone. Many young people face challenges finding their path after high school. If you’re struggling to find your next step, Platform to Employment Youth is here to help. The program empowers you by offering hands-on learning experiences, mentorship, and exposure to real-world challenges.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Issues with administrative systems, are one of the foremost challenges facing higher education. Yet, many South African institutions of higher learning are suffering from underfunding , which affects their ability to remediate these issues. Students in South Africa, too, face numerous challenges. Statistics from StatsSA report a 45.5 percent unemployment rate among young individuals (aged 15–34 years).

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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

Local Government

A Library Writer's Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

IASSIST at 50! Bridging oceans, harbouring data & anchoring the future IASSIST 2025 ( [link] onferences/iassist2025/ ) invites you to join us in Bristol, United Kingdom, for its golden anniversary conference (yes, that is 50 years!!) from June 3 - June 6, 2025 to engage in the past, present, and future of data services, including data management and technologies.

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