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When every second counts: government tech helps first responders’ lifesaving missions
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (489+ words) By John Breeden II When disaster strikes, first responders are expected to sprint into chaos while everyone else runs away. Whether it's a collapsed building after an earthquake or a smoke-filled office during an active shooter event, the ability to…...
Even if you’re furloughed, your skills don’t have to be
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) By John Breeden II To that end, Google is stepping up with the launch of an entire set of free online courses to teach people, including furloughed feds, how to use AI to boost productivity and prepare for what's next…...
Video games and virtual reality are combining to make government jobs safer
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (265+ words) A screenshot of the USACE Safety Trainer 360 shows the first-person perspective of a user navigating the simulated construction site. Kristen Bergeson/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers By John Breeden II However, despite those limitations, some agencies are leaning into the science…...
Education and workforce training form core of national AI strategy, Labor CIO says
6+ mon, 13+ min ago (765+ words) LAS VEGAS " Upskilling the U.S. workforce through existing funding programs and creating new vehicles to minimize worker displacement are key tactics in the Department of Labor's game plan to get the American workforce ready for an artificial intelligence-centric economy." Taylor Stockton,…...