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The blockchain-based token, believed to be the first from a U.S. public entity, is for individual and institutional use. The executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission is planning what comes next. -
SUNY Oneonta’s Milne Library and Cooperstown Graduate Program were awarded a $50,000 grant to digitize the university’s archive of New York state folklife and oral history recordings.
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Visitors to the Colorado state Capitol can now access free American Sign Language interpreting services through the Aira ASL app, building on the state’s existing work to expand language access with this tool.
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The Knight Foundation announced a $1 million investment in a new civic tech initiative focused on connecting residents with technology to expand their economic opportunities.
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Plus, New York City uses its kiosks to showcase historic photos; three world cities form a coalition for digital rights; and a weekly Chicago civic tech meetup evolves into a nonprofit.
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Mobile users and those with disabilities will likely be the first to notice changes to the city’s streamlined portal.
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The city’s smartphone-based app is meant to make city-resident interactions easier and allows for streamlined bill payments.
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The program officially began in late July, but the department wanted to ensure the system was operating successfully with cellphone carriers.
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This is the city’s second run at a phone-in bill payment system, after the first attempt failed to meet the security standards outlined by credit card companies.
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Lawmakers plan to form a so-called international grand committee to question Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg about disinformation and fake news on the platform.
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Hiding unwanted comments on a social media platform can have negative ramifications.
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Following a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing Sept. 5, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he would meet with several state attorneys general on the issue of censorship on the platforms.
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The social network is removing 5,000 options that regulators say enable advertisers to discriminate.
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Humor can be a useful tool for generating social media engagement in the public sector.
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The strengths of social media are also its weaknesses. Facebook must acknowledge that it has transformed from a startup company into a powerful social force.
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According to a recent study by the U.S. Forest Service, the social media platform is especially useful when data is coupled with air quality monitoring tools.
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Facebook reaches an agreement with Washington State Attorney General’s office to prohibit discriminatory advertising practices on its platform.
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Beyond concerns about personal data privacy are worries about truth and accuracy in online information.
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Facebook's new locations in Fremont, Sunnyvale and Menlo Park could employ up to 19,000 workers while simultaneously widening the company's Silicon Valley footprint to more than 3 million square feet.
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Why leaders often don't listen, and how to make sure they do.
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According to a recent poll, voters in Silicon Valley think the government needs to step in when it comes to how social media companies manage personal and financial data.
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