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Today, after an exhaustive, multi-year development and awarding process, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the implementation awards of the Regional Technology Innovation Hubs Program (Tech Hubs). Going forward, these hubs will be the latest focus of the nation’s recent effort to foster high-potential technology clusters in new locations. The new grants, conceived by Brookings Metro and others in 2019 and funded through the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, are a down payment on an authorized (but underfunded) $10 billion program to spread the benefits of tech-enabled growth to more places across the United States. In October 2023,…
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However, increasingly there are full-featured designs that offer all the features you’d expect from a traditional ADSL or fibre optic router – but only use a mobile connection rather than a fixed line. Until now, such devices have been somewhat niche due to the speed limitations of 4G service, but the arrival of 5G changes all that. Why wait for your supplier to bring a full fibre optic connection to your home when you can simply insert a SIM card and get speeds of up to 500Mbits/sec.How much data can you get?4G and 5G mobile services usually have data usage…
In 2015, the Australian government introduced an automated debt collection program to curb alleged overpayments of welfare benefits. The program used an algorithm that compared annual salary information from the Inland Revenue Department with income data reported to Centrelink, the national social welfare platform. Six years later, the system had falsely flagged more than 381,000 people and the government was at the center of a class-action lawsuit. In the case, a judge ruled the program was a “shameful chapter” in Australia’s history and had caused “financial hardship, anxiety and distress.”Australia’s failed experiment with a so-called robo-debt scheme is just one…
Whether you’re an avid gamer or just enjoy gaming as a hobby, podcasts are a great way to enrich your gaming experience. Podcasts offer news, reviews, and expert commentary on both popular and niche games. In this article, we present a selection of the best gaming podcasts that will give you an insight into the fascinating world of gaming. The Giant Bombcast podcast is a popular long-running show that covers video games, industry news and general discussion in a casual and humorous way. The podcast provides insightful and entertaining commentary on the latest games, trends and developments in the gaming…
Rachel Klarman is executive director of Governing for Impact. Adam Conner is vice president of technology policy at the Center for American Progress.Clarote & AI4Media / Better Images with AI / Power/Profit / CC-BY 4.0If there’s one thing everyone seems to agree on when it comes to combating the foreseeable harms of AI, it’s that we should start with rigorous enforcement of the law.But what exactly are the existing laws and regulations, and how can they be best used to address the challenges at hand? The lack of efforts to understand this situation, beyond the laudable executive orders adopted by…
This essay is part of a symposium on the prospects and dangers for human rights in the governance of digital platforms. Read the rest of the series here. New posts will be published between June 18th and June 30th 2024.Joahna Kuiper / Better Images for AI / Small Data House (square) / CC-BY 4.0In many parts of Canada and the United States, housing markets have become what philosopher Debra Satz calls toxic markets. A market is toxic if it is morally concerning or harmful because of the types of goods and services traded, the conditions under which the transactions take…
James Ding 2024-06-29 17:54 NVIDIA’s NIM technology transforms financial analytics by integrating AI microservices, enhancing data synthesis and improving investment decision-making. In the financial services sector, portfolio managers and research analysts are constantly sifting through massive amounts of data to gain a competitive edge in their investments. According to an NVIDIA technical blog, access to relevant data and the ability to quickly synthesize and interpret it is critical to making informed decisions. Traditional and AI-based analytics Traditionally, sell-side analysts and fundamental portfolio managers have focused on a limited number of companies, scrutinizing financial statements,…
Data Analyst Frequently Asked Questions 1. What does a data analyst do? A: Data analysts collect, organize, and analyze data to help businesses make better decisions. They use mathematical and statistical skills to find trends and insights in data sets and communicate their findings to decision makers. 2. What skills do you need to be a data analyst? A: To be a successful data analyst, you need strong mathematical and analytical skills, you need to be able to think logically, solve problems, and pay attention to detail, and you need to be able to effectively communicate your findings to those…
Instagram debuted in 2010 and quickly became popular as a place to share photos with friends. The company was acquired by Facebook just a few years later, keeping it relevant as a juggernaut against new competitors vying for young people’s precious attention. But people were growing increasingly frustrated with Instagram as they missed simpler, more direct ways to stay in touch with friends.When Instagram introduced “Reels,” a TikTok-like vertical video feed, in 2022, the frustration was so widespread that even the Kardashians expressed disappointment with one of their core tools as global influencers. Kim and Kylie both reposted a viral…