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Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

News

04.19.21 | 6:39 pm

Why is there a boba tea shortage? Yes, the bubble is really bursting, and it could get even worse

Why is there a boba tea shortage? Yes, the bubble is really bursting, and it could get even worse

04.19.21 | 2:03 pm

This is how much exercise you really need to stay healthy at 40, 50, and 60

This is how much exercise you really need to stay healthy at 40, 50, and 60

04.19.21 | 11:01 am

Peloton won’t recall Tread Plus over safety concerns. Now its stock is dropping

Peloton won’t recall Tread Plus over safety concerns. Now its stock is dropping

04.19.21 | 10:18 am

‘We’re suffering in limbo’: Theater owners are getting more desperate as SBA grant portal remains closed

‘We’re suffering in limbo’: Theater owners are getting more desperate as SBA grant portal remains closed

04.19.21 | 7:51 am

NASA’s Mars ‘Ingenuity’ helicopter takes its historic first flight on the red planet

NASA’s Mars ‘Ingenuity’ helicopter takes its historic first flight on the red planet

04.19.21 | 6:25 am

What is Dogecoin? What to know about the cute bitcoin cryptocurrency rival

What is Dogecoin? What to know about the cute bitcoin cryptocurrency rival

04.17.21 | 5:05 am

How to watch Prince Philip’s funeral on CNN, ABC, CBS, and elsewhere, including free options

How to watch Prince Philip’s funeral on CNN, ABC, CBS, and elsewhere, including free options

04.16.21 | 4:28 pm

Should the America First Caucus sound an alarm about white nationalism?

Should the America First Caucus sound an alarm about white nationalism?

04.16.21 | 2:30 pm

How opera singers are using low-latency ‘jam session’ tech to prepare for live performances

How opera singers are using low-latency ‘jam session’ tech to prepare for live performances

04.16.21 | 1:20 pm

Claws or tails? No matter. This Panera Bread lobster dish has been recalled in 20 states

Claws or tails? No matter. This Panera Bread lobster dish has been recalled in 20 states

04.16.21 | 11:50 am

It’s okay if you’re still confused about Coinbase. Let us explain why it matters now

It’s okay if you’re still confused about Coinbase. Let us explain why it matters now

04.16.21 | 8:49 am

Surprise! New stimulus checks are showing up for some taxpayers, but they’re not from the IRS

Surprise! New stimulus checks are showing up for some taxpayers, but they’re not from the IRS

04.16.21 | 8:01 am

Want more donations on Patreon? Cornell University researchers have some marketing advice

Want more donations on Patreon? Cornell University researchers have some marketing advice

04.16.21 | 7:32 am

Simon & Schuster drops plans to distribute book by police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting

Simon & Schuster drops plans to distribute book by police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting

04.15.21 | 3:28 pm

Disneyland tickets are on sale, and people are already waiting hours in virtual lines to get back in

Disneyland tickets are on sale, and people are already waiting hours in virtual lines to get back in

04.15.21 | 3:07 pm

Jeff Bezos shareholder letter: Amazon is developing an ‘algorithmic’ solution to workplace injuries

Jeff Bezos shareholder letter: Amazon is developing an ‘algorithmic’ solution to workplace injuries

04.15.21 | 12:38 pm

Congressional Democrats introduce bill to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

Congressional Democrats introduce bill to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

04.15.21 | 11:58 am

Mindfulness can make you selfish, say psychologists. This exercise can reverse the effect

Mindfulness can make you selfish, say psychologists. This exercise can reverse the effect

04.15.21 | 8:46 am

Still no IRS stimulus check? The latest timeline, recent tax filers, SS, VA, and plus-up payments

Still no IRS stimulus check? The latest timeline, recent tax filers, SS, VA, and plus-up payments

04.15.21 | 7:00 am

Verizon Media, Snap, Spotify, and Kellogg want to destigmatize mental health at work

Verizon Media, Snap, Spotify, and Kellogg want to destigmatize mental health at work

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Nine trends transforming government in 2021

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Nine trends transforming government in 2021

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Presented By deloitte

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

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Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

The four-star Air Force general sits down with ‘Fast Company’ to discuss tech company partnerships, the future of AI, and why January 6 was a “wake-up call.”

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

AFVentures matches technology startups with military needs while helping them navigate the “valley of death” and the labyrinthine world of defense contracts.

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

A year after the start of the pandemic, the federal government will finally offer some support for families and schools struggling to afford broadband connectivity and devices.

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

New York’s leading mayoral candidate opens up about opening up, the future of bitcoin, why Manhattan beats Miami, and his problem with Zoom.

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Code for America’s CEO says the government needs new systems and more funding to improve the way people access services.

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

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Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Common AI platforms can help all federal agencies close the “aspiration-reality” gap

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

The former health tech executive and U.S. Digital Service veteran will be charged with improving government websites and modernizing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

Zocdoc CEO: Why vaccine scheduling is harder than it looks

Vaccines were developed at record speed in large part due to public-private partnerships. The same model can expedite the rollout, writes Zocdoc founder and CEO Oliver Kharraz M.D.

Zocdoc CEO: Why vaccine scheduling is harder than it looks

How to prevent the next GameStop disaster

If there’s a villain in the GameStop saga, it’s the federal regulators who failed to notice the world was changing and didn’t bother to update the rules.

How to prevent the next GameStop disaster

How public-interest technologists can build government that works for everyone

Technologists trained to understand the ethical, legal, and political ramifications of their code are exactly the type of people we need in Washington.

How public-interest technologists can build government that works for everyone

America’s ‘deep state’ is not nearly deep enough

Want a government that works? We need to radically redesign the executive branch—and stop confusing meritocracy with technocracy.

America’s ‘deep state’ is not nearly deep enough

Government needs innovators, entrepreneurs, and disruptors

If you want to make large-scale change in the world, consider a stint in public service.

Government needs innovators, entrepreneurs, and disruptors

Introducing Fast Government, an exploration of innovation and talent in public service

Don’t think of a career in public and private sectors as the “revolving door.” Think of it as cross-pollination of ideas from two interdependent worlds.

Introducing Fast Government, an exploration of innovation and talent in public service

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Five paradigm shifts government must embrace to modernize public services

If leaders pave the way, emerging technologies can fundamentally change how government approaches public services—and how citizens experience government

Five paradigm shifts government must embrace to modernize public services

How Biden’s new Civilian Climate Corps would work

Biden wants to pay people to help fight climate change by putting them to work on conservation projects.

How Biden’s new Civilian Climate Corps would work

West Virginia has a simple system that avoids wasting vaccine doses

Instead of people hanging around outside of pharmacies waiting for a lucky shot, the state’s system alerts people nearby when leftover doses are available.

West Virginia has a simple system that avoids wasting vaccine doses

‘Our Sputnik moment’: How Biden can rebuild America’s medical diplomacy

As a former physician-diplomat for the State Department, I understand the global power of American medical technology. We missed an opportunity during the pandemic. But with telemedicine, we can lead again.

‘Our Sputnik moment’: How Biden can rebuild America’s medical diplomacy

Biden plans to fight climate change in a way no U.S. president has before

The former governor of Colorado explains how the government can institute a comprehensive and coordinated “all hands on deck” approach to the climate crisis.

Biden plans to fight climate change in a way no U.S. president has before

Atul Gawande: To fix our broken healthcare system, start with primary care

The ex-CEO of Haven—Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan’s just-ended health venture—on what he’s learned as a surgeon, researcher, and entrepreneur.

Atul Gawande: To fix our broken healthcare system, start with primary care

America’s military needs an innovation overhaul

If confirmed as Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin would inherit a Pentagon that has lost its technological edge. But it isn’t too late to fight back, two national security experts write.

America’s military needs an innovation overhaul

Impact

This lantern only needs sea water to charge

This giant roofing company just figured out how to recycle shingles

We need to keep focusing on indoor air quality after the pandemic is over

News

Why is there a boba tea shortage? Yes, the bubble is really bursting, and it could get even worse

This is how much exercise you really need to stay healthy at 40, 50, and 60

Peloton won’t recall Tread Plus over safety concerns. Now its stock is dropping

Co.Design

BTS meets the Golden Arches: McDonald’s unveils a new meal inspired by the K-pop superstars

It’s alive! This eerie webcam looks, and moves, like a real eye

Pour one out for the tech bro uniform: Patagonia ditches corporate logos on its vests

Work Life

The 2 emotional states that can boost your self-awareness and productivity

A crop of new congresswomen talk to Brooke Baldwin on succeeding in male-dominated fields

What it’s like having a hidden disability in Silicon Valley