Internet data produces a racist, sexist robot
Internet data produces a racist, sexist robot
Cloud & Infrastructure
Low-cost sensors are helping communities find gaps in air quality data
Portable air sensors are helping citizen-scientists living near fracking or industrial operations collect data on volatile organic compounds -- pollutants not tracked by EPA monitors.
Cybersecurity
Making the case for identity access management
Leadership buy-in and user-centric implementations will help ensure successful deployment of IAM solutions, one cyber expert says.
Public Safety
Navigable 3D site models would improve responder, law enforcement training
The intelligence community's research arm wants to use images collected at a range of altitudes to create seamless, photorealistic walk-throughs for law enforcement, military or aid workers familiarizing themselves with a location before their arrival.
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The Top 5 Ways to Optimize Agency CX
Here are some key takeaways from a recent webinar discussing the top trends in federal CX optimization, and how new technology can improve CX.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: Russia stepping up hacking, cyber penetration efforts on 42 Ukraine allies
Almost one in three detected Russian attacks are successful, Microsoft said.
Cybersecurity
How volunteers help states shore up cybersecurity
Programs in Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio bring in volunteer experts to conduct assessments and incident response for government systems.
Public Safety
State DOT gets new operations center
Nebraska’s new State Operations Center will provide motorists with more timely information on travel conditions.
Cloud & Infrastructure
States need to invest in unemployment systems, Labor secretary tells Congress
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh spoke with lawmakers about a week after the Government Accountability Office added the unemployment program to its high risk list of poorly performing government programs.
Cybersecurity
GAO calls for deeper analysis of federal cyber insurance option
The scope of coverage, financial implications to taxpayers and potentially counterproductive incentives must be considered while examining the need for a federal cyber insurance program, the government watchdog said.
Data & Analytics
This state will hire you — no college degree required
Maryland has removed the four-year requirement for thousands of jobs -- including information technology specialists.
Sponsor Content
How Agencies Can Foster Inclusion in the Remote Workforce
As hybrid work skyrockets across the globe for the federal workforce, agencies must adopt new technologies and tools to facilitate a productive and inclusive workplace.
Cybersecurity
Biden strengthens cyber coordination between DHS and state, local government
The State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act improves collaboration between DHS and state and local governments by boosting the sharing of information and federal resources.
Data & Analytics
County equity analysis puts data in the spotlight
Milwaukee County experimented with machine learning to analyze statues and policies and identify biased or discriminatory language.
Data & Analytics
How can cities respond to extreme heat?
A new report offers a practical framework to help communities ensure urban heat resilience planning efforts are as effective and equitable as possible.
Data & Analytics
State broadband map delivers granular connectivity data
Officials in New York can now use address-level data to better identify homes and businesses lacking access to affordable broadband.
Emerging Tech
Research uncovers vulnerabilities in blockchain tech, non-secure crypto transactions
Mutability within some decentralized ledger technologies prompted researchers' concerns over the security of cryptocurrency transactions.
What’s next for the state and local government workforce
Learn how agencies can revitalize the work environment to become an employer of choice at Route Fifty's free virtual State of the SLG Workforce summit.
Cybersecurity
DOJ ramps up efforts to curb digital stalking and abuse
In a whole-of-government approach to fighting online harassment, a new Justice Department task force will improve data collection on digital crimes and train state and local law enforcement.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Cloud integrates county’s splintered back-end workflows
Combining systems from five San Joaquin County offices onto a single platform is expected to improve customer experience for residents and employees, streamline workflows, improve security and save money.
Cloud & Infrastructure
How IT investment will build the government agencies of tomorrow
Intelligent state and local agencies will be integrated enterprises, using digital tools to feed their knowledge, improve their decision-making and make their citizens’ lives better, every single day.
Data & Analytics