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Daniel Castro1

Daniel Castro

Contributing Writer

Daniel Castro is the vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and director of the Center for Data Innovation. Before joining ITIF, he worked at the Government Accountability Office where he audited IT security and management controls.
 

man sitting at dining table working on laptop
Opinion
7 Ways to Make Remote Work Successful Beyond COVID-19
Work from home was at first a temporary pandemic solution, but as public and private organizations alike make remote work permanent, they’ll need to make adjustments to more than just where staff are located.
December 2020
 · Daniel Castro
people on a street being recognized by technology
Opinion
No-Contact Government Means More than Just Online Services
From enabling digital paper forms and mobile payments to implementing facial recognition and delivery drones, touchless government services are the way forward in continuing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
October/November 2020
 · Daniel Castro
young girl attends online elearning class
Opinion
Shifting Safely to Online Learning Means Investing in Cyber
As schools embark on a year of virtual or hybrid learning, hackers are seeking to exploit weaknesses in systems largely unprepared to fend off attacks. States must take the lead by updating technology and training users.
September 2020
 · Daniel Castro
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Opinion
COVID-19 Could Accelerate Government Adoption of AR, VR Tech
As the demands of remote government work extend from weeks to months, public-sector agencies must begin exploring tools like augmented and virtual reality for improved communication and collaboration.
July/August 2020
 · Daniel Castro
New York State unemployment insurance sign
Cloud & Computing
Building Digital Government That Can Withstand Surges
The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed many state unemployment insurance websites. While some fared better than others, all governments can take advantage of things like cloud technology to prepare for the next storm.
June 2020
 · Daniel Castro
new york city street walkable
Analytics
Making Cities More Walkable with Better Data and Technology
A city’s walkability contributes to improved health outcomes for residents, lower crime rates and increased civic engagement. Governments can use data and artificial intelligence to improve their streets for pedestrians.
April/May 2020
 · Daniel Castro
Cybersecurity
Opinion
States and Feds Must Help Local Cybersecurity Efforts
Cyberattacks are on the rise at all levels of government, but many small jurisdictions do not have the resources to protect themselves. Their vulnerability affects states and the federal government, who must pitch in.
March 2020
 · Daniel Castro
Facial recognition AI
Policy
Deepfakes Are on the Rise — How Should Government Respond?
Bad actors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to manipulate images to misrepresent their subjects. As states work to legislate deepfake technologies, perhaps a federal approach would be better.
January/February 2020
 · Daniel Castro
Automation
Emerging Tech
Is Automation the Key to an Effective Government Workforce?
New technologies are poised to automate everything from infrastructure to traditionally human jobs, and some fear a coming robot takeover. But the real problem is it isn't happening fast enough.
December 2019
 · Daniel Castro
Smart Cities
Digital Twin Technology Can Make Smart Cities Even Smarter
As technologies like the Internet of Things, virtual reality and augmented reality mature, city planners can build virtual replicas of urban infrastructure to better respond to local energy and environmental changes.
October/November 2019
 · Daniel Castro
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