AI, Government and the Future

AI, Government and the Future

Welcome to our weekly dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the U.S. Government!

AI is progressing at an incredible pace, and we're just scratching the surface. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to keep up.

We're here to provide you with insightful analysis and a concise summary, delivered to you on a regular basis. Stay informed, stay up-to-date, and join us on this thrilling journey into the future of AI.

Recap Episode Six of AI Government And The Future: Prabhu Patil

In the sixth episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we were joined by Prabhu Patil, Founder and CEO of PROLIM. We explored the role of AI in smart manufacturing. And dove deep into the importance of smart manufacturing in the modern economy; how cloud, AI, and analytics are driving The Fourth Industrial Revolution; as well as the role of government, business, and academia in adapting to the new AI era.

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Spotlight

What Agencies Should Know About the New Accessibility Rule - Government Technology

The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a ruling updating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to include specific requirements for state and local government agencies' web content and mobile apps to be accessible to people with disabilities. These requirements, which must be met within two or three years, aim to ensure digital accessibility across different levels of government. The DOJ has released resources, including a fact sheet and the Small Entity Compliance Guide, to support public entities in meeting the new requirements. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) also offers resources on digital accessibility. While Section 508 establishes a compliance baseline for federal agencies, government entities can adopt more rigorous standards, such as WCAG 2.2. To ensure accessibility, agencies should integrate training throughout the organization and prioritize accessibility early in the design and development process.

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The Number 

$91 Million 

Community engagement platform Zencity has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round led by StepStone Group, bringing its total raised to $91 million. The investment will be used to enhance Zencity's artificial intelligence capabilities, hire engineers and data scientists, and improve customer service for its local government partners. The company has also launched the Zencity AI Assistant, which streamlines the process of gathering and understanding community input for governments. Zencity has recently added customers such as the City of New York and the London Metropolitan Police. CEO Eyal Feder-Levy believes their technology will accelerate trust-building between local governments and communities.

In-Depth 

US Government Bans Sales of Kaspersky Antivirus Software - Tech Monitor

The Biden administration has banned sales of Kaspersky antivirus products and services in the US due to national security risks associated with the company's ties to the Russian state. The US Commerce Department is encouraging users to transition to other vendors to limit the exposure of sensitive data. Kaspersky will be allowed to provide updates until September. The company denies the allegations and claims to be a victim of the geopolitical climate. The UK and other European governments may follow the US's lead in banning Kaspersky. 

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Treasury Issues Request for Information on Uses Of AI - Mondaq 

The US Department of the Treasury has issued a request for information (RFI) on the uses, opportunities, and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector. The RFI aims to gather information on AI's impact and explore the need for legislative, regulatory, and supervisory frameworks to govern its use. The RFI includes 19 specific questions related to the use of AI in financial services, covering topics such as general uses, opportunities and risks, fair lending, data privacy, fraud, and third-party risks. The Treasury seeks input from stakeholders on these topics to inform its understanding and potential future actions. Financial institutions are encouraged to provide detailed input, identify barriers, propose solutions, recommend enhancements, and address ethical and compliance concerns. The information gathered through the RFI will inform the Treasury's approach towards supervising and enforcement activities related to AI.

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