Algorithms: Black boxes or fishbowls?

Submitted by on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:19

A few months ago, we wrote a piece for Route Fifty about the use of algorithms in state and local governments. As we read through a number of articles about the issues surrounding the use of these devices, we discovered repeated instances in which the word “algorithm,” was preceded by the words, “black box.”

Improving Outcomes in Government through Data and Intelligent Automation

Submitted by on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 13:25

Michael Peckham, Acting CFO and Director of the Financial Management Portfolio for the Program Support Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Alka Patel, Head of Ethics Policy for the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), and Jennifer Edgin, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Information, Headquarters Marine Corps, all provided specific examples of how IA, AI, and Blockchain have transformed their workflows to better achieve their mission.

Improving Outcomes in Government through Data and Intelligent Automation

Submitted by on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 09:53

It can help employees quickly analyze data by reading and interpreting information on documents faster than people can.

The IBM Center for The Business of Government and the Partnership for Public Service conducted a series of webinars with government leaders to discuss how they are using these technologies to improve both how they work internally and how they provide services externally.  These sessions highlighted real cases and lessons learned that can help all agencies understand how best to apply emerging technologies.

Agile Oversight: A Path Forward

Submitted by on Tue, 02/23/2021 - 10:04

Co-Authors: Dan Chenok, Executive Director IBM Center for the Business of Government and Academy Fellow; and Joseph P. Mitchell, III, Director of Strategic Initiatives, National Academy of Public Administration

Successful Adoption of Intelligent Automation in Government: Lessons from Disaster Management and Response Efforts at the Departments of Defense and Energy

Submitted by on Mon, 02/22/2021 - 11:03

Pressure to do more with less, improve efficiency and reduce cost while meeting citizen needs is challenging government agencies. Intelligent Automation (IA) meets this challenge by transforming work while enabling the workforce to perform more effectively and efficiently.   Powered by artificial intelligence (AI) as part of an integrated platform -- which also includes Robotics Process Automation (RPA), analytics, process management, and digital strategy – IA can improve how federal agencies operate internally and serve customers externally.

Dr. Ron Jarmin

Submitted by on Mon, 02/22/2021 - 10:19

Dr. Ron S. Jarmin is the U.S. Census Bureau’s acting director.

Dr. Ron Jarmin, Acting Director at the U.S. Census Bureau

Submitted by on Mon, 02/22/2021 - 10:17
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, May 17, 2021 - 09:00
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Dr. Ron Jarmin
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Weekly Roundup: February 15-19, 2021

Submitted by on Fri, 02/19/2021 - 13:11

Michael J. Keegan

Dr. Nick Hart

Submitted by on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 09:01

Nick Hart is the president of the Data Foundation. Prior to joining the Data Foundation, Dr. Hart was director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Evidence Project. In that capacity, he championed a strategy for implementing the bipartisan recommendations issued by the U.S. Commission on Evidence- Based Policymaking. Dr. Hart previously served as the policy and research director for the commission, overseeing the policy and research team and leading development of the commission’s final report in 2017.

Making Federal Agencies Evidence-Based: The Key Role of Learning Agendas

Submitted by on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 09:00

The Office of Management and Budget is requiring agencies to develop their learning agendas now, in conjunction with updates to their quadrennial agency strategy plan, and make them available to Congress in early 2022.

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