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Getting better deals for the government
COMMENTARY | Steve Kelman explains that common sense has often had a tough time getting accepted in debates about procurement policy.
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The government’s FOIA policy changes are adding to work levels and requests — but e-Discovery can help
Federal agencies received a record-high number of requests in fiscal year 2022, and FOIA backlogs are growing.
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Driving innovation from the middle
COMMENTARY | NASA's Jennifer Elkins is an example of how senior civil servants can affect change in large organizations.
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Generative AI like ChatGPT could help boost democracy – if it overcomes key hurdles
COMMENTARY | New technology offers some interesting opportunities to improve democratic processes.
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The federal government is already using AI — it's time for a formal process to ensure the technology is safe
COMMENTARY | The rapid operationalization of AI will require federal agencies and industry to work together to achieve success.
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Cybersecurity must be a priority in the event of a government shutdown
COMMENTARY | Bad actors will be aware of a government shutdown and work to exploit any new vulnerabilities, so it’s critical for the government to have a plan for damage control.
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AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these ‘artificial persons’ follow the law
COMMENTARY | If AIs are going to play a role in society, they’ll need to understand the law.
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Let the community work it out
COMMENTARY | Throwback to early internet days could fix social media’s crisis of legitimacy .
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A looming public safety crisis that government IT can avert
The end of copper telephone lines could spell trouble for the delivery of emergency services.
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Why Google, Bing and other search engines’ embrace of generative AI threatens $68 billion SEO industry
COMMENTARY | Search engines are expected to increasingly incorporate generative AI.
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What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains
COMMENTARY | Virtual power sources typically are quicker to site and build, and can be cleaner and cheaper to operate, than new power plants.
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3 keys to CX success
COMMENTARY | Start small, build integrated experiences and keep pace with technology.
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New technique uses near-miss particle physics to peer into quantum world
COMMENTARY | Two physicists explain how they are measuring wobbling tau particles.
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Generative AI is set to transform crisis management
COMMENTARY | The emerging technology's versatility offers a wide variety of promising applications in disaster relief, and opens up facing real time analyses with tangible applications in the real world.
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AI disinformation is a threat to elections
COMMENTARY | Learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024.
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New legislation means working with hackers – here's why that's good news
COMMENTARY | Contractors who work on government systems need to be able to accept vulnerability reports from ethical hackers
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How better data can support military training and performance
COMMENTARY | Wearable computers along with AR and VR capabilities can generate data to customize military training to enhance performance and improve the mental and physical health of trainees throughout their service and the rest of their lives.
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Remote workers are more aware of cybersecurity risks than in-office employees: new study
COMMENTARY | Remote workers lack the same institutional cyber protection as their in-office colleagues.
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It's too soon to regulate AI
COMMENTARY | While restrictions and export controls related to specific compute and hardware platforms are possible, it is virtually impossible to monitor and enforce how these widely available computing platforms are actually used.
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