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?? New on Reboot Democracy, Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University writes about new research that shows that while many Americans are fearful in important ways about AI – particularly generative AI and large language models (LLMs) – the user base is exploding. ??? Read more about our love-hate relationship with emerging technologies: https://lnkd.in/etx4t5Yz The Governance Lab, The Burnes Center for Social Change

How is AI reshaping dyslexia assessment and literacy education? Join InnovateUS & The Learning Agency for a free virtual workshop on Mar. 25: ?? Science-backed reading strategies ?? AI-driven dyslexia screening ?? Personalized literacy interventions Register now: https://lnkd.in/gBpeXE9x #EdTech #DyslexiaSupport #AIinEducation

Want to know what's new with InnovateUS next week? Keep reading! Next week we have 3 exciting workshops for public sector professionals: ?? On Tuesday, join us for a workshop with Lizzie Jones, PhD from The Learning Agency for the next workshop in our AI Literacy Series! In this session, learners will discover how AI advancements are revolutionizing dyslexia screening and support. Register here https://lnkd.in/gBpeXE9x ??? On Wednesday, Santiago G. from the City of Boston will lead the first workshop in our Innovamos Spanish workshop series! In this session, learners will discover the uses and benefits of emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, chatbots, blockchain, and IoT in the public sector. Register here https://lnkd.in/ewnUeJ3M ?? Also on Wednesday, Anita McGahan from The Burnes Center for Social Change will lead participants in the first workshop of our new series, Innovating in the Public Interest: Partnering for Public Good. Participants will learn what it takes for public sector innovators to collaborate with private-sector partners effectively.?Register here https://lnkd.in/dE-_veMh Did you miss our workshops this week with Christian Bason, Ph.D. and Charles Keckler? You can watch the recordings on our website at https://lnkd.in/eQTTbvtp

Reminder: Join us next week for this workshop discussing #AI innovation in assessing dyslexia! Led by Lizzie Jones, PhD from The Learning Agency, this free workshop will show participants unique and practical strategies to integrate into their literacy strategies. Register today at https://lnkd.in/eaNHUYZG

??? This week's Reboot Democracy AI News includes a report from the Center for Democracy & Technology finds that civic tech organizations in Mexico and Taiwan effectively used AI tools to combat AI-driven information in last year’s elections while Cornell University’s Frank Pasquale argues that AI poses a threat to democratic processes. ??? Read this week's full edition: https://lnkd.in/eBdPyd5j More: ?? Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models - WIRED by Will Knight ??AI Industry’s Wish List for Trump?- The Hill, by Julia Shapero and Miranda Narazzo ?? The Civil Rights Act in the Age of Generative AI, an Interim Report?- North Carolina Central University School of Law via SSRN by Kevin P. Lee ?? An Overview of South Korea’s Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Creation of a Trust Base (Basic AI Act)?- Securiti by Anas Baig and Syeda Eimaan Gardezi ?? Singapore Public Officers to Use Meta LLM to Build AI Applications?- GovInsider by Amit Roy Choudhury ?? AI Poised to Reshape State Transportation Departments, Staff?- Government Technology by Skip Descant ?? Govt. Considerations for Adding AI Into Human Services?- Government Technology by Julia Edinger ?? Usage of Artificial Intelligence in Legislative Drafting: Dos and Don’ts?- Bússola Tech by Wade Ballou, Donalene Roberts, Grant Vergottini, Miguel Landeros Perkic ?? AI Will Completely Transform Local Government in the Next 10 Years— If We Embrace It Effectively?- ICMA - International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans Management Association, Neil Kleiman ?? Bringing Citizens into the Courtroom: How Digital Technologies Can Democratize Constitutional Justice?- Reboot Democracy, Alejandro Cortés Arbeláez ?? Artificial Intelligence for Digital Citizen Participation: Design Principles For a Collective?Intelligence Architecture?- Government Information Quarterly, Nicolás Bono Rosselló, Anthony Simonofski, Annick Castiaux, PhD, ?? The Peacemaking Machine: Can AI Improve Democratic Deliberation??with Michiel Bakker and Michael Henry Tessler of Google DeepMind, Reboot Democracy, Giorgia Christiansen ?? Cutting Through the Noise: Early Insights from the Frontier of Nonprofit AI Use?- Center for Global Development, Han Sheng Chia ?? Adaptation and Innovation: The Civic Space Response to AI-Infused Elections?- Center for Democracy & Technology, Isabel Linzer ?? TikTok's recommendations skewed towards Republican content during the 2024 U.S. presidential race?- via arXiv, Hazem Ibrahim (NYU) et al ?? Stanford, Harvard Grads Seek China AI Startup Jobs, Founder Says?- Bloomberg, Saritha Rai, Annabelle Droulers, and Lauren Faith Lau The Burnes Center for Social Change, Dane Gambrell, Angelique Casem

Losing a job involuntarily is shocking and disturbing. In these challenging times, InnovateUS, Power At Work, and The Governance Lab can help you build new skills and knowledge to prepare for re-entering the job market. In addition to our free trainings in digital, innovation, and AI skills, our website now includes resources from organizations such as Former Gov and Work for America, as well as job opportunities in state and local government. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e4xav4S7 The Burnes Center for Social Change Beth Simone Noveck Seth Harris

Trade-offs between stakeholder needs aren’t roadblocks—they’re opportunities for innovation. But navigating these challenges is far from easy. Professor Sarah Kaplan of University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, an expert on stakeholder engagement, shares why the key to impact isn’t avoiding failure—it’s learning from it. Her advice? “Don’t give up. Try something else. Listen now to Don’t Give Up. Co-Create. Innovate. Try Something!”—the latest episode of Private Innovation in the Public Interest with Anita McGahan. ??? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eXGUaGB2 Interested in learning what it takes for public sector innovators to collaborate with private-sector partners effectively? Sign-up to join Anita’s free six-part InnovateUS workshop series, “Innovating in the Public Interest: Partnering for Public Good”, starting March 26: https://lnkd.in/e95PH_xW

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Join us next week for the first workshop of our newest workshop series Innovating in the Public Interest: Partnering for Public Good! Led by Anita McGahan from The Burnes Center for Social Change, this six-part workshop series will discuss what it takes for public-sector innovators to collaborate with private-sector partners effectively. In this first workshop, attendees will learn how to: ?? Assess Cross-Sector Partnerships – Learn how to evaluate potential collaborations between public and private entities to ensure alignment with public-sector goals ?? Identify Key Stakeholders – Determine who should be involved in a partnership and how to engage them effectively to support public priorities ??? Establish a Strong Foundation – Develop strategies for launching sustainable and high-impact initiatives while maintaining public accountability Those who attend one session will receive a certificate of attendance. Those who attend four or more of the six workshops will receive a certificate of completion. Register here https://lnkd.in/dE-_veMh

We are one week away from the next workshop in our AI Literacy Series! In this session, Lizzie Jones, PhD from The Learning Agency will show participants the latest advancements in identifying and addressing reading challenges with precision and equity. Through hands-on demonstrations of the latest tools and expert insights, workshop participants will explore practical ways to integrate these innovations into their literacy strategies and empower diverse learners. Hosted by InnovateUS in partnership with The Burnes Center for Social Change and led by The Learning Agency, this workshop series is tailored for parents and caregivers, educators, literacy specialists, program directors, public sector officials, and anyone passionate about advancing reading outcomes. ?? Register here and don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/gBpeXE9x