AI: 'A Helping Hand from Our Robot Overlords'
Arizona Chief Information Security Officer Ryan Murray sees two significant
opportunities for artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. READ MORE
Cyber.Org Expands Initiative to Bring High Schoolers into Cyber
The group Cyber.org recently expanded its Project REACH program to more
schools, as it looks to help create a more diverse cyber career pipeline. Many
students are simply unaware of the career potential in the industry. READ MORE
Disaster
Zone Podcast: A New Model for Emergency Management
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Ethical
AI Procurement Requires Collaboration, Accountability
As state and local governments cautiously pursue AI, they must prioritize
ethics, transparency and accountability in procurement to protect public interests
and deliver on the technology's potential. READ
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FEMA
Increases Climate Aid to Disadvantaged Communities
In FEMA’s desire to focus more on disadvantaged communities, the BRIC and
FMA projects aim to deliver 40 percent of their overall benefits to communities
that are “marginalized, overburdened by pollution and underserved.” READ
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How
Should Public Libraries Leverage AI Technology?
A new report released last week by the Urban Libraries Council outlines
five recommendations of how public libraries can use artificial intelligence
technologies in their work to serve communities. READ
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NASCIO 2023 State CIO Survey Weighs IT Financial Models
The 2023 survey, released at the group’s annual conference, digs into
several key issues for state CIOs: Are general funds better than chargebacks?
Is cybersecurity insurance worth it? READ MORE
NYC
Releases AI Action Plan, Business-Focused AI Chatbot
New York City has launched the
MyCity Business Services chatbot in a beta form to help residents get
information about starting or operating their businesses. The city also
released an AI Action Plan to guide responsible city government use of the
tech. READ
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One Year in, Public Safety Threat Alliance Plans for Growth
The Public Safety Threat Alliance plans to offer cybersecurity tabletop
exercises and a real-time automated threat intelligence feed, and build up its
international membership. READ MORE
Public
Sector Tech Trends: A Modernization Guidebook
Learn how to build a more resilient, data-driven organization so you can
meet demands like remote work, digital services, and risk management.
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Redesigned
Website Helps Org Better Respond to Disasters
Healthcare Ready has relaunched its website with new tools to help the
public, the health-care sector and emergency managers to keep up with disasters
and other health matters, including making it mobile friendly. READ
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Skills-Based
Hiring Widens Potential Government Workforce
States and city governments are rethinking job requirements, replacing
four-year degrees with proven skill applications to bring in new applicants.
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State Data on Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline, HBI Road Map Webinar and New International Report of Risk Factors - READ MORE
Sustainability Is Key to State Plans for Federal Cyber Funds
As federal funding for local government cybersecurity comes down through
state governments, North Carolina CIO James Weaver explains why it’s essential
that projects aren’t just “one and done.” READ MORE