Year: 2018
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Digital Identity The difference between digital identity, identification, and ID
This style guide from Caribou Digital outlines how to talk about identity in a digital age.
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Automation + AI Gender Shades: Intersectional Accuracy Disparities in Commercial Gender Classification
Recent studies demonstrate that machine learning algorithms can discriminate based on classes like race and gender. This academic study presents an approach to evaluate bias present in automated facial analysis algorithms and datasets.
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Automation + AI Algorithmic Accountability: A Primer
The primer–originally prepared for the Progressive Congressional Caucus’ Tech Algorithm Briefing–explores the trade-offs and debates about algorithms and accountability across several key ethical dimensions, including fairness and bias; opacity and transparency; and lack of standards for auditing.
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Digital Identity Project Snapshot: MyFile NYC: Establishing Eligibility for Public Benefits Through Document Management Services
MyFile NYC is a digital platform that allows New York City residents experiencing homelessness to securely store, share, and manage vital documents with the Department of Homeless Services, streamlining the process of establishing eligibility for public benefits. This pilot, launched in 2022, aims to improve service access by reducing barriers like communication and documentation challenges, while allowing users control over their information.
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Procurement Ad Hoc Modular Contracting Guide
A toolkit discussing modular contracting.
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Procurement A phased approach to modular contracting
Modular contracting doesn’t just mean that you break one procurement into several pieces. This article shows you how to take a modular approach with a single contract divided up into natural break points.
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Engineering + Software Development Vermont: Piloting A Document Uploader For Benefit Eligibility
Nava built flexible and reusable software and design components to make it easier for Vermonters to access their benefits. These components support Vermont’s long-term vision of integrating eligibility and enrollment processes for all of the state’s healthcare and financial benefit programs.
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Human-Centered Design Project Snapshot: Trauma-Informed Homelessness Service Interactions and Strategy
The report highlights a project to improve the Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services' (OHS) prevention and intake processes by implementing trauma-informed practices. In collaboration with staff, participants, and trauma experts, the project aimed to reduce distress for those accessing services while equipping staff with tools and training to better manage trauma-related interactions, creating a more supportive and empathetic service environment.
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Talent + Hiring Community Engagement Consultant
This is a job description for the role of Community Engagement Consultant from the City of Austin.
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Talent + Hiring Engineering Design Co-op
This is a job description for the role of Engineering Design Co-op from the Ontario Digital Service (ODS).
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Talent + Hiring Civic Innovation Fellow
This is a job description for the role of Civic Innovation Fellow from the City and County of San Francisco Mayor's Office of Civic Innovation (MOCI).
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Talent + Hiring Cloud Platform Lead
This is a job description for the role of Cloud Platform Lead from the Technology Transformation Services (TTS).