Topic: Automation + AI
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AI-Powered SNAP Modernization: Analysis of Policy Issues Impacting the Use of Artificial Intelligence in SNAP Case Processing
This publication unpacks the rapidly evolving policy landscape surrounding the use of AI in SNAP case processing.
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OECD Framework for the Classification of AI Systems
To help policy makers, regulators, legislators and others characterize AI systems deployed in specific contexts, the OECD has developed a user-friendly tool to evaluate AI systems from a policy perspective.
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Saving Face: Investigating the Ethical Concerns of Facial Recognition Auditing
This paper explores design considerations and ethical tensions related to auditing of commercial facial processing technology.
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Against Predictive Optimization: On the Legitimacy of Decision-Making Algorithms that Optimize Predictive Accuracy
This academic paper examines predictive optimization, a category of decision-making algorithms that use machine learning (ML) to predict future outcomes of interest about individuals. Through this examination, the authors explore how predictive optimization can raise concerns that make its use illegitimate and challenge claims about predictive optimization's accuracy, efficiency, and fairness.
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HHS Plan for Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automated and Algorithmic Systems by State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments in the Administration of Public Benefits
This plan promotes responsible AI use in public benefits administration by state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, aiming to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency while meeting recipient needs.
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Use of Advanced Automation in SNAP
This 2024 memo outlines guidelines for state agencies' use of advanced automation in SNAP administration.
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AI Action Plan Database
This is a searchable tool that compiles and categorizes over 4,700 policy recommendations submitted in response to the U.S. government's 2025 Request for Information on artificial intelligence policy.
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NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile
This profile provides a cross-sectoral profile of the AI Risk Management Framework specifically for Generative AI (GAI), outlining risks unique to or exacerbated by GAI and offering detailed guidance for organizations to govern, map, measure, and manage those risks responsibly.
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InnovateUS AI Resources
AI resources for public professionals on responsible AI use, including a course showcasing real-world applications of generative AI in public sector organizations.
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NAIAC Insights for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump
This draft report offers AI policy recommendations to guide the incoming Trump administration’s efforts to enhance U.S. leadership in AI.
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AI-Powered Rules as Code: Experiments with Public Benefits Policy
This report documents four experiments exploring if AI can be used to expedite the translation of SNAP and Medicaid policies into software code for implementation in public benefits eligibility and enrollment systems under a Rules as Code approach.
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Digital Benefits Network: 2024 Year in Review
Recap the work and achievements of the Digital Benefits Network in 2024.