Washington, Anne, How to Argue with an Algorithm: Lessons from the COMPAS ProPublica Debate (February 4, 2019). Accepted for publication. The Colorado Technology Law Journal. Volume 17 Issue 1 http://ctlj.colorado.edu. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3357874 “The United States optimizes the efficiency of its growing criminal justice system with algorithms however, legal scholars have overlooked how to… Continue Reading
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Legal Intranets Are Back and Better Than Ever
Law Technology Today – “Everyone loves a good comeback story. We all know how it goes; a rising star with a promising future falls from grace only to fight their way back and become better than ever. From Hoosiers to Rocky, there’s nothing better than watching a hero rise from the ashes and reach their… Continue Reading
Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions: Interactive Map
Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) – “To date, 37 states (including DC) have adopted the Medicaid expansion and 14 states have not adopted the expansion. Current status for each state is based on KFF tracking and analysis of state expansion activity. To view this data in a table format, click here. To download a Powerpoint slide of… Continue Reading
Cloud database removed after exposing details on 80 million US households
c/net – Exclusive: The cache included information on addresses, income levels and marital status. “In a blow to consumers’ privacy, the addresses and demographic details of more than 80 million US households were exposed on an unsecured database stored on the cloud, independent security researchers have found. The details included names, ages and genders as… Continue Reading
How To Watermark Your Photos (For Free)
ubergizmo (Windows and Mac versions): “It has become increasingly common to find images that have been “stolen” and reposted online without either paying for the licensing rights or attributing its creator. It seems highly unlikely that this is a problem that could ever truly go away. However, watermarking your images is one of the ways… Continue Reading
NY Fed’s Educational Comic Book Series teaches students about basic economic principles
“The New York Fed’s Educational Comic Book Series teaches students about basic economic principles and the Federal Reserve’s role in the financial system. Created for students at the middle school, high school, and introductory college levels, the series can help stimulate their curiosity and raise their awareness of careers in economics and finance. In addition,… Continue Reading
Many Across the Globe Are Dissatisfied With How Democracy Is Working
“Discontent is tied to concerns about the economy, individual rights and out-of-touch elites. Anger at political elites, economic dissatisfaction and anxiety about rapid social changes have fueled political upheaval in regions around the world in recent years. Anti-establishment leaders, parties and movements have emerged on both the right and left of the political spectrum, in… Continue Reading
Federal Workforce: Key Talent Management Strategies for Agencies to Better Meet Their Missions
Federal Workforce: Key Talent Management Strategies for Agencies to Better Meet Their Missions. GAO-19-181: Published: Mar 28, 2019. Publicly Released: Apr 29, 2019. Technology, demographics, and attitudes toward work are evolving in the private and public sectors. But federal government employment policies were designed generations ago. As a result, the government may struggle to compete… Continue Reading
Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
Foreign Affiars – “For U.S. intelligence agencies, the twenty-first century began with a shock, when 19 al Qaeda operatives hijacked four planes and perpetrated the deadliest attack ever on U.S. soil. In the wake of the attack, the intelligence community mobilized with one overriding goal: preventing another 9/11. The CIA, the National Security Agency, and… Continue Reading
CRS Sidebar – Frequently Asked Questions about the Julian Assange Charges
CRS via LC – Frequently Asked Questions about the Julian Assange Charges, April 22, 2019. “After spending nearly seven yearsin the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Julian Assangewas arrestedby British police, was convictedfor violating the terms of his bail in the U.K., and hadanindictmentagainst him unsealedin the United States—all in a single day. Despite the swiftness… Continue Reading
Report on Algorithmic Risk Assessment Tools in the U.S. Criminal Justice System
“This report was written by the staff of the Partnership on AI (PAI) and many of our Partner organizations, with particularly extensive input from the members of PAI’s Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability Working Group. Our work on this topic was initially prompted by California’s Senate Bill 10 (S.B. 10), which would mandate the purchase and… Continue Reading
CheapAir.com’s 5th Annual Airfare Study Reveals the Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets
“Airfare prices are volatile with a capital “V”. Did you know that the average economy fare changes a total of 61 times before a trip? So it stands to reason the number one question we get from customers is “When should I buy my airline ticket to get the best deal?” Luckily, we’ve got tons… Continue Reading
