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10 Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in community engagement across various industries and sectors. The intersection of AI and community engagement offers a promising horizon. AI introduces efficiencies, personalization, and data-driven insights that can redefine the participation experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) involves using computers to do things that traditionally require human intelligence.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: The Role of Emergency Management in Cybersecurity

Disaster Zone blog

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Companies with innovative cultures have a big edge with generative AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

It may not be surprising that innovative organizations are ahead on generative AI, but the degree to which they’re succeeding at deploying it might be. Five practices help them stay ahead of the pack.

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Protecting and Watermarking CAD files in Microsoft 365

Microsoft Public Sector

Intellectual property (IP) theft can wreak havoc on the supply chain and defense, stripping away an organization’s, or nation’s, competitive advantage. Hackers don’t necessarily pose the biggest threat to IP. Insider threats from employees, contractors and partners pose just as big a threat (some might argue bigger) from both accidental and deliberate data loss.

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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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How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition

AWS Public Sector Blog

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , the effects of climate change, such as increased heat, extended drought, and more, have been a key driver in the increasing risk and extent of wildfires in the United States. Wildfires, then, contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, destruction of ecosystems, and lost carbon storage in the destruction of forests.

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Local Leaders’ Role Before, During and After Disasters 

NLC (National League of Cities)

From wildfires in Hawaii to hurricanes in Florida, communities across the United States have faced devastating natural disasters this summer. Local elected officials play a crucial role in disaster resilience, whether it’s planning for disasters to mitigate risks or leading their community through recovery. Officials have distinct roles before, during, and after disasters.

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Hurricane Warning Language Getting Better

Disaster Zone blog

Constant improvement has to be the goal.

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What Should State and Local Governments Know About AIOps?

State Tech Magazine

Artificial intelligence technology has recently caused a stir in the IT world and beyond. But how can state and local governments best harness it? Agencies may benefit from taking a broader view of the current landscape for AI in local government and look at how machine learning assists public organizations, along with AI’s potential pitfalls. But there’s another way states can get a grip on AI: through AIOps.

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Microsoft Modern Work, Security, and Surface Evangelist to Speak at Upcoming Cloud Security Event

Microsoft Public Sector

Microsoft M odern Work, Security, Surface, AI Evangelist Slated to Speak at Upcoming Cloud Security and Compliance Event The Cloud Security and Compliance Series (CS2) , Summit 7's bi-annual conference series, is excited to announce Rodel Alejo , Director, Partner GTM Strategy Modern Work, Security, Surface and SMB Leader, as a CS2 speaker. This two-day conference is going to take place both in person at The Westin Hotel in Downtown Denver, CO, as well as virtually, on October 4th and 5th, 2023.

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How agile operating models benefit risk and compliance functions

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

After bringing agile operating models to customer-facing, frontline business units, financial institutions are also seeing the benefits of agile for risk and compliance functions.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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Revolutionary shape shifting robot can squeeze into confined spaces

Open Access Government - Technology News

Meet CLARI, the small flexible Robot designed to navigate small spaces, with some inspiration from the world of bugs CLARI stands for Compliant Legged Articulated Robotic Insect; it originated from a team of engineers at the University of Colorado, Boulder. It also can aid first responders in dealing with major disasters in an entirely new way. Shape shifting robots CLARI is so small you can hold multiple of these robots in the palm of your hand.

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AI in City Procurement: 5 Pitfalls to Avoid

NLC (National League of Cities)

As city administrations consider incorporating emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their systems, its usage in their procurement procedures should be carefully considered. AI is a powerful new tool that can be beneficial, but also comes with ethical and security issues that public agencies will need to face.

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DAFITC 2023: Building an Agile Environment? Cut Pain Points in Advance

FedTech Magazine

Imagine that your office phone system changes every year. It’s completely new, nothing is familiar about it and the learning curve is more like a vertical line. You’ve had some warning that it will happen, but one day the new setup is just hooked up at your desk. Confusion ensues. “How often are we standing up whole new software development infrastructures with new repositories and new CI/CD pipelines?

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What is COP?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

COP refers to the United Nations’ annual conference on climate change. Its 28th meeting (COP28) is scheduled to begin November 30, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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As Student Loan Payment Pause Ends, Income-Driven Repayment Plans May Help Borrowers

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The federal student loan payment pause ends this month. Interest on loans will begin accruing (again) in September and payments will be due starting in October—for the first time since March 2020. After the more than three-year pause, many borrowers.

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Government Continuity Strategy 2023: Procedures During a Crisis | GovPilot

GovPilot

It’s hard to forget the current events of the past few years, many of which left many Americans shocked and underprepared when they were forced to lockdown and go remote for work. Public sector workers were no exception.

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5 Car-Free Day Myths Debunked: Unveiling the True Benefits of Open Streets

The City Fix

As cities become more congested, traffic fatalities continue to rise and the impacts of climate change escalate, the need for sustainable and safe transportation solutions has reached a critical juncture. The World Health Organization reports an alarming statistic: 186,300 children.

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The role of natural gas in the move to cleaner, more reliable power

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Natural gas can play a critical role in decarbonizing US power supply by providing a backup energy supply for renewables—but infrastructure investments and market mechanisms will be needed.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Communities and Colleges Partnering to Address the Affordable Housing Shortage

NLC (National League of Cities)

Cities, towns and villages across the country are struggling with housing shortages and homelessness – and so are colleges. Homelessness has been on the rise since 2017, experiencing an overall 6 percent increase.

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How to Decide if AI Can Help You Out

GovLoop

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) might not be quite ready to replace human workers on a large scale, given its proclivity for errors or even fabrications. But the technology can serve as a handy digital assistant, if you can just figure out where it makes sense, notes a recent article from the MIT Sloan School of Management. John Horton, an MIT Sloan associate professor who specializes in AI labor and online marketplace research, says the challenge is not with the technology, but with how

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Announcing the 2023 Google Cloud Customer Award Winners in Government and Education

Google Public Sector

The public sector continues to inspire us with their dedication to leveraging technology and serving their constituents. This year’s winners of the Google Cloud Customer Award in government and education include eight organizations from across the country. Each of these entities is setting new standards for creating meaningful change and leaving a positive impact within their communities.

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Corporate business building to unlock value in automotive connectivity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As players across the mobility ecosystem explore opportunities in automotive connectivity, dedicated business building is a powerful tool for capturing the full potential.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Small Cities Unlock Potential with New Access to Data and Resident Input

NLC (National League of Cities)

Community input and quality data help governments make better decisions, improve strategic planning, win grants, and achieve much more. Unfortunately, small cities face disadvantages when it comes to accessing this information. Many towns need more staff, time, and funds to best invest in data collection and resident engagement.

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Announcing the 9th Annual ED Games Expo

Homeroom

The 9th Annual ED Games Expo will occur September 19-22, 2023 in-person at the Kennedy Center REACH and locations across Washington, DC, and through a livestreamed virtual event on September 21. The ED Games Expo is the annual public showcase of game-changing education technology (EdTech) innovations created through more than 50 programs at the Institute Continue Reading The post Announcing the 9th Annual ED Games Expo appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Google and George Mason University Collaborate to Train the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders in AI

Google Public Sector

The global shortage of cybersecurity talent is growing, with a projected shortfall of 3.4 million people by the end of 2023 1 . This demand is driven by the increasing sophistication of cyberthreats, the growing use of cloud computing, and the need for continuous training and education in the cybersecurity field. To address this growing shortage, Google and George Mason University (Mason) are working together to provide students with access to Google Career Certificates and Google Cloud’s cuttin

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CFOs’ balancing act: Juggling priorities to build resilience

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As surveyed CFOs concurrently manage defensive and growth-oriented considerations, they expect major changes in the months ahead and see two pivotal paths for strengthening their organizations.

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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More on Hazard Insurance

Disaster Zone blog

This is what is happening and likely will happen more in the future.

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How Government of Canada customers can use AWS to securely migrate data

AWS Public Sector Blog

Lire cet article en français. Government of Canada (GC) organizations handle sensitive data, such as citizens’ personal information and confidential documents, and take on the responsibility of appropriately securing and protecting this data from unauthorized access or disclosure. While encrypting data at rest using the latest encryption algorithms is an effective security measure, some organizations may have concerns when data needs to move from one location to another.

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The U.S. Is Less Prepared to Fight Cybercrime Than It Could Be

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Cybercrimes in the United States have resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in losses, and threaten public safety and economic security. The victims are widespread and include individuals, schools, businesses, utilities, and governments. For.

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Empowering Black, Latina, and Native American women in tech

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The representation of Black, Latina, and Native American women in tech jobs is declining despite their rising share of tech degrees. Inclusive policies and practices could help companies retain them.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.