Government Experience
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The state has been trying to revamp a pair of aging IT systems for some time, with one being related to worker's compensation and the other being the state’s financial systems. -
The federal government’s now-defunct United States Digital Service has served as an inspiration for states that are increasingly putting human experience at the center of their tech projects.
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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.
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The push for emergency texts dates back to 2010. Then-Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski called for 911 centers to start accepting texts after the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech.
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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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