Day archives: December 30th, 2024

77 Facts That Blew Our Minds in 2024

The Atlantic – Gift Article: “Over the past year, the writers on The Atlantic’s Science, Technology, and Health desk have investigated academic fraud, tracked infectious-disease outbreaks, studied the evolution of artificial intelligence, and chronicled extreme weather events. We’ve reported on the quirks of animal behavior and the latest in psychedelics research. Along the way, we …

Subjects: Climate Change, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Education, Health Care, Internet

Beware Of Shadow AI – Shadow IT’s Less Well-Known Brother

SecurityWeek: “While AI tools can enable employees to be innovative and productive, significant data privacy risks can stem from their usage. Shadow IT is a fairly well-known problem in the cybersecurity industry. It’s where employees use unsanctioned systems and software as a workaround to bypass official IT processes and restrictions. Similarly, with AI tools popping …

Subjects: AI, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Internet, Knowledge Management, Legal Research

Some Justice Department Lawyers Look for Protection and the Exits

WSJ  via MSN – “Justice Department lawyers who have angered President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are facing tough  decisions about whether to stay in government—and how to best protect themselves from threats of retribution after Inauguration Day. Dozens of prosecutors and agents have worked on cases that potentially make them vulnerable, such as special counsel  …

Subjects: Censorship, Civil Liberties, Free Speech, Government Documents, Legal Research

A whole mess of TikTok trial briefs

The Verge: “The Supreme Court will consider TikTok’s case against a divest-or-ban law early next year, and a wave of filings has hit the docket this afternoon — from the parties involved as well as numerous institutions and public figures, including President-elect Donald Trump. If you want a firsthand look, the full list is linked …

Subjects: Courts, Defense, Government Documents, Internet, Legal Research, Privacy, Social Media

Archival Records of Congress: Frequently Asked Questions

CRS Report – Archival Records of Congress: Frequently Asked Questions – “Congressional offices and committees receive, generate, and process many paper and digital files in the course of their work. Archivists preserve some of this historical material, which can help inform future Congresses and researchers studying congressional history. This report is intended to assist congressional …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, E-Records, Government Documents, Legal Research, Legislation

Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services

Department of the Treasury – Report on the Uses, Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector, December 2024. “This report provides background on the use of AI in financial services based on respondents’ comments and building on observations from previous Treasury reports and  stakeholder engagement,5 highlights Treasury’s ongoing efforts to evaluate …

Subjects: AI, Economy, Financial System, Government Documents, Knowledge Management, Legal Research

HUD Modernizes Website to Enhance User Experience

“Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the completion of a transformative project to update webpages for all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia on HUD.gov. These updated pages feature a streamlined design and trauma-informed elements, making it easier for communities nationwide to access vital resources, including affordable housing …

Subjects: E-Government, Education, Government Documents, Housing

24 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2024

Wired [unpaywalled] : “Let’s face it—2024 has felt at times like a relentless conveyor belt of doom. The climate crisis is still gaining momentum, COP underlined the lack of consensus on what to do about it, and attempts to create a plastics treaty failed. Political violence rose to the surface in the US, and there …

Subjects: Education, Environmental Law, Health Care, Internet, Legal Research, Medicine