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Julia Edinger

Staff Writer

Julia Edinger is a staff writer for Government Technology. She has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Toledo and has since worked in publishing and media. She's currently located in Southern California.

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Artificial Intelligence
Good vs. Risk in Value-Based AI: The ‘Challenge of Our Time’
Using artificial intelligence from a value-based perspective was a major theme during the 2024 Code for America annual summit. The organization also announced its new AI Studio.
June 03, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
What’s New in Digital Equity: Colorado Broadband Laws Signed
Plus, the FCC is updating its broadband data collection process, Texas has launched a dashboard on public library Internet speeds, Louisiana is offering online skills training, and more.
May 30, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Health and Human Services
Nevada Health Department Goes Digital to Expand Access
Technology like mobile apps and data visualization dashboards is helping the state serve more of its residents — often without them having to leave their homes.
May 29, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Artificial Intelligence
Colorado Springs Chatbot Is Powered by AI, City Data
AskCOS, the city of Colorado Springs’ new artificial intelligence-enabled chatbot, was trained using Colorado city government information alone. The virtual assistant can answer constituent questions in 71 languages.
May 24, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
What’s New in Digital Equity: Federal Broadband Bills to Watch
Plus, Nevada gets $250 million for broadband, data unveils the barriers to digital equity for Asian Americans, and the federal government is eyeing 6G.
May 23, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
Kevin Kish, Director of the California Civil Rights Department, wears a dark suit and red tie while speaking at the press conference on the impact after one year of CA vs. Hate. A woman next to him translates in American Sign Language. A sign in the background is cut off, but reads "There's support..."
Analytics
California’s Anti-Hate Portal Tops 1,000 Reports in Year One
State data released one year after the launch of California vs. Hate, the hotline and online portal for reporting hate crimes and incidents, shows its impact. People statewide reported more than 1,000 acts of hate.
May 21, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Artificial Intelligence
San Jose AI Initiative Boosts Accessibility, but by How Much?
The city of San Jose has adopted an AI-powered translation tool to improve accessibility at City Council meetings for people who primarily speak a language other than English. It may see wider use, depending upon its performance thus far.
May 21, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Broadband and Network
What’s New in Digital Equity: New Resource to Support Digital Equity Implementation
Plus, states begin to see their initial proposals for the BEAD program accepted, broadband leadership is changing in Illinois, and more.
May 16, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Artificial Intelligence
Using AI, Indiana Outlines Career Paths for Job Seekers
The state of Indiana has implemented a tool called Pivot, which leverages artificial intelligence to support job seekers by unveiling potential career paths personalized to their career goals. Later this year, it will begin to take on other tasks.
May 15, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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Workforce & People
North Dakota CIO Kuldip Mohanty to Resign This Month
After just more than 15 months in the role, the state’s technology leader will step down effective May 31. North Dakota Deputy CIO Greg Hoffman has been tapped to fill the role in an interim capacity.
May 14, 2024
 · Julia Edinger
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