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AI governance: Ensuring artificial intelligence is a force for good

Open Access Government - Technology News

Countries seeking to establish AI governance frameworks Most countries still need AI legislation in place. However, countries can leverage the UN system processes to support their AI governance efforts.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Hotel-to-Housing Conversions in NYC

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

In a new white paper , the NYU Furman Center’s Noah Kazis details essential background information on the matter of hotel-to-housing conversions. New state legislation could also facilitate conversions. Read the full paper here. However, carrying out these conversions is not simple.

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From BTMFBA to "community right to buy"

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The new right to buy legislation can help shift the balance of power in less well-off areas, where local development has too often meant more betting shops or fast food outlets. But Labours overall communities strategy needs to be considerably fleshed out if its impact is to be transformative.