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- 10th October 2008
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New AI-powered data analyst designed for public sectorPolco, a civic engagement and analytics company based in Madison, Wis., announced it has built an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered data analyst designed specifically for governments. “Polly,” as the AI tool is called, is designed to answer questions from public sector leaders using real-time performance management data, comparisons and historical trends, according to Polco, which unveiled […]
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Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goalsMunicipal and local governments are increasingly interested in making their operations more environmentally sustainable, and for good reasons. Sustainability initiatives present opportunities to reduce energy, water, and materials use, and along with them the associated costs. They also reflect growing expectations from residents. For instance, two-thirds of Americans support prioritizing the development of alternative energy […]
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Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanicsThere is a growing need for trained automotive service technicians, says an executive at TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to champion students to and through their technical education and into careers as professional transportation technicians. TechForce has issued a report on the vehicle technician workforce. TechForce analyzed government labor statistics and determined there […]
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AI guidelines put in place for administering public benefits programsAs the use of artificial intelligence (AI) spreads to local governments, there is a growing opportunity to streamline processes and increase efficiency in government programs with the use of AI. The budding technology also poses risks, however, including a potential lack of human oversite, misuse, inaccuracies and discriminatory outcomes. After issuing an executive order in […]