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Automation + AI Learning the Importance of Applying Human-Centered Design to Government AI Projects
Takeaways from a workshop focusing on applying human-centered design to government artificial intelligence (AI) projects, led by Elham Ali, Researcher from the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation.
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Communications Using Artificial Intelligence to De-Jargon Government Language
A training course on using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to de-jargonize government language, with a tutorial on turning a complex piece of government writing into simpler and easier-to-understand language for government employees and residents alike.
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Human-Centered Design Michigan UIA Design Directives and Principles
Two-sided notecard shared with the entire UIA agency with a message uplifting these tenets in service to Michigan workers and employers.
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Automation + AI State of New York Acceptable Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
The New York State Office of Information Technology established guidelines for the acceptable and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence technologies by state entities.
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Automation + AI State of Connecticut Policy AI-01 AI Responsible Use Framework
The State of Connecticut's policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Responsible Use establishes a comprehensive framework for the ethical utilization of artificial intelligence in the Connecticut state government.
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Automation + AI How to Apply Human-Centered Design to Government AI Projects
A workshop led by Elham Ali on integrating the principles of human-centered design and equity to Artificial Intelligence (AI) design, use, and evaluation.
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Change Management The City of Santa Ana’s Website Overhaul: A Digital Service Network Spotlight
The Digital Service Network (DSN) spoke with Daniel Soto, principal management analyst at the City of Santa Ana, to learn more about how digital service innovation can occur in government organizations without formally codified or centralized digital service teams.
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Digital Identity California Employment Development Department: Identity Proofing Questions for Vendors
This artifact shows questions that the California EDD asked identity proofing vendors to respond to during a 2023 technology acquisition process.
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Data SNAP Community Characteristics Dashboard Congressional District Explorer
This exploratory tool was built to share information about SNAP participation, income, and household demographics within each congressional district. Users may select their own district, along with any other district of interest, and can compare two districts at once within a given state.
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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Voices of Washington’s Unemployed: Highlights and Analysis From 100 Interviews with Recent Unemployment Benefits Claimants in Washington State
Through the interviews, ULP sought to capture details of claimant experience, see how and why system failures occurred, and make recommendations for reform now—before another financial or public health crisis suddenly causes state unemployment rates to spike.
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Cutting Red Tape for Americans Renewing Their Health Coverage
After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended, the Facing a Financial Shock team at the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) partnered with the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) and state Medicaid agencies to improve eligibility and enrollment systems. By mobilizing a small strike team of implementers to analyze the software and processes that are used to complete health coverage renewals, USDS helped CMCS and state teams tackle major challenges.
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Policy Building a Stronger Foundation for American Families: Options for Child Tax Credit Reform
Our existing maze of family tax benefits — including the CTC, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), and head of household (HoH) filing status — has several structural deficiencies that make overhauling the system a prerequisite for any effort to boost support for families with children. The report offers several options for expanding and streamlining family tax benefits to address these issues.