Weekly Round Up: July 22-26, 2019

Submitted by on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 13:10

Michael J. Keegan

More Than Meets AI: Part II

Submitted by on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 08:00

AI can increase operational efficiency and effectiveness, free employees of repetitive tasks, uncover new data insights, and enhance service delivery to customers. While they take advantage of these benefits, federal agencies must also manage real and perceived risks associated with AI to build trust in these technologies.

AI Can Enable Government to Meet Future Challenges While Addressing Risks Responsibly

Submitted by on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 19:13

Contributors: Claude Yusti, Tatiana Sokolova with IBM, and Katie Malague and Peter Kamocsai with the Partnership for Public Service

Few technological innovations offer the many potential benefits of artificial intelligence. AI tools range from entertaining to productivity-improving to life-saving, from playing poker or creating paintings in Vincent van Gogh’s style to transcribing audio to diagnosing diseases or predicting financial fraud.

Using Behavioral Science to Improve Federal Outcomes (Part IV)

Submitted by on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 15:59

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently analyzed its antipsychotic drug prescription data for elderly patients and found some doctors were over prescribing these potent and costly drugs. It sent letters to high volume prescribers, telling them that their prescriptions were extremely high in comparison to other doctors in their state. Without taking any other action, CMS found that merely sending the comparison letters reduced prescriptions by 11 percent – thereby saving money and increasing patient safety.

Nuala O’Connor

Submitted by on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 09:51

Nuala O’Connor is the President & CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology, a global nonprofit committed to advancing our digital rights. She is a vocal advocate for harnessing the potential of the internet and emerging technologies to increase equality, amplify voices, and promote human rights. At CDT, Nuala leads a diverse team that is driving policy solutions that advance the rights of the individual in the digital age.

Weekly Round Up: July 15-19, 2019

Submitted by on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 14:47

Michael J. Keegan

How to train your algorithm. The federal government is starting to bet big on artificial intelligence in the federal space, but agencies must be careful not to repeat IT mistakes of the past that have resulted in insecure legacy technology.

Terry Halvorsen

Submitted by on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 09:03

Terry Halvorsen joined Samsung as an executive vice president and advises the president and CEO of IT and Mobile Communications. Halvorsen works on mobile enterprise strategies and helps navigate government and regulatory business. Previously, Halvorsen was the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer effective March 8, 2015.  He previously served as the Acting Department of Defense Chief Information Officer.  Prior to that, he was the Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer.

5G Eco-System and its impact on secure mobile communication

Submitted by on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 08:58
Broadcast Date: 
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 09:00
Author: 
Terry Halvorsen
Audio: 
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How Is Behavioral Science Influencing Public Administration? (Part III)

Submitted by on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 14:20

Shortly before the massive downpour in the DC area a few days ago, my smartphone and iPad were pinging me with severe weather alert warnings. Were these just false alarms or should I really pay attention? I paid attention and – fortunately – sat tight and didn’t go out into the maelstrom.  But why did I decide to pay attention?  What made the difference?

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