52 Visions of Digital Equity—Your State Has One
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
January 2024
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Using A.I., Hollywood Agency and Tech Start-Up Aim to Protect Artists (New York Times)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Tue, 01/30/2024 - 17:06The New York Times is building a team to explore AI in the newsroom (Verge, The)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Tue, 01/30/2024 - 17:05Your home network might soon get a new — and simpler — name (Verge, The)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Tue, 01/30/2024 - 17:04How Much Do Amazon, Google, Microsoft Spend And Earn From AI? (Media Post)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Tue, 01/30/2024 - 17:03
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Key AI Actions Following President Biden’s Landmark Executive Order
President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). On January 29, Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed convened the White House AI Council, and agencies reported on their 90-day actions tasked by the Executive Order. The Executive Order directed a sweeping range of actions within 90 days to address some of AI’s biggest threats to safety and security. To mitigate these and other risks, agencies have:
Addressing Digital Equity Needs in Iowa
In early January 2024, the Iowa Department of Management (DOM) released the draft State of Iowa Digital Equity Plan for public comment. The Digital Equity Plan outlines the results of extensive research and outreach efforts to set baseline conditions and goals for addressing digital equity opportunities in Iowa.
Digital Dignity and More Choices for Underserved Residents in Kansas City
KC Digital Drive is an organization that focuses on civic engagement in digital inclusion and emerging technology. To do so, we offer several programs to help combat the digital divide in the bi-state Kansas City region. We leverage the talents and resources available to us in the surrounding community.
FirstNet Authority Board Approves Investment for Network Evolution
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is evolving and expanding FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network, through strategic network investments. At a special Board meeting, the FirstNet Authority Board took action to increase coverage on the network and accelerate FirstNet’s transition to a full 5G network. This network investment follows completion of the five-year initial buildout by the FirstNet Authority’s network contractor, AT&T.