GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s important to prioritize data quality to build trust with end users. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security. And organizations must continuously educate staff on AI tools, to maximize AI benefits.

Quality 52

Quality Data Ethics Import 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For the past three years, the NDAA has dedicated a separate Title to cyber and cybersecurity, reflecting the increased importance of these issues in Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations. Of particular importance, the bill would require a three-year pilot program under which U.S.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

They launched Falcon LLMs , three foundational large language models, to facilitate research in healthcare, finance, education, and more. It’s important to be able to justify how these process-support systems arrived at choices. The middle layer lets you build and scale applications using leading FMs like Anthropic’s Claude 3.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Compliance and Ethics Government construction projects are subject to strict compliance requirements and ethical standards. Comprehensive Training and Resources To excel in government construction contracting, ongoing education and access to reliable resources are essential.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies. These provisions and clauses are instrumental in ensuring fair and ethical procurement practices.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Price Procurement Contracts 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. For instance, AI-powered tools can improve operations by streamlining processes, a tactical benefit.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. For instance, AI-powered tools can improve operations by streamlining processes, a tactical benefit.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

At the Public Contracting Institute , we recognize the importance of this knowledge and its impact on your business operations. This standard ensures that taxpayers’ money is spent responsibly and that contractors maintain ethical financial practices.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Price Government Contracts 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. It’s also important to regularly audit procurement processes and ensure you’re following industry best practices.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

GovLoop

JUNE 16, 2023

It was designed to give employees across state government and higher education the chance to improve their data competency through a series of courses that cover a range of data-related topics. Employees of a state agency or institution of higher education can request access through the Texas Data Literacy Program site.

Data 52

Data Education Quality Strategic Planning 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Nearly 2 out of every 3 consumers see sustainability as an important issue, and they are willing to use their influence with governments and organizations to ensure their concerns are addressed. My advice is you treat ESG in the current supply base like you treat any important risk as you decide how to attack it.

Supplier 52

Supplier Sustainability Data Integrity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. The speakers stressed the necessity of genuine credibility and discussed different ways of fairness.

Participation 52

Participation Import Sustainability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Soft skills, such as perceiving and responding to implicit cues, are important for fostering an empathetic and responsive dialogue. The importance of this was illustrated by the refusal of the Court of First Instance of Hong Kong (“Court”) to enforce an arbitral award for an arbitrator’s lack of attention.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Extract Systems

JULY 9, 2024

The course, which does not require a degree or prior experience, provides hands-on training in AI, emphasizing responsible and ethical use. Addressing the Skills Gap The importance of AI training cannot be overstated. According to the World Economic Forum, 50% of employees will need reskilling by 2025 due to technological advancements.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Education Demand Participation 40

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2024

While there is progress to be made in the thought leadership space and in ensuring greater independence from governments, Professor Rajoo considered the conference as an important opportunity “ to contribute to the collective momentum propelling us towards groundbreaking advancements in the field of arbitration” in Asia.

Ethics 52

Ethics Corruption Finance Negotiation 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Executive Order covers several important issues but fails to address other significant issues. Some of the most important issues not addressed by the Executive Order are the numerous AI-related intellectual property issues. The goal is to ensure that AI systems are safe, secure, and trustworthy before companies make them public.

Education 52

Education Leadership Data Evaluation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

They include measures for public health, social services, public education, safety, environment (including climate change), public morals, social or consumer protection privacy and data protection, and protection of cultural diversity. Parties shall promote investor uptake of corporate social responsibility or responsible business practices.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Supply Chain Education Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 5, 2024

Mr. Paulsson further emphasized the need to maintain ethical standards and avoid the pitfalls of professionalizing arbitration too much, which could lead to a system where decisions are influenced by factors other than merit.

Public Private Partnership 52

Public Private Partnership Efficiency Ethics Influencing 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 2, 2024

It’s an important step in making sure these multibillion dollar pieces of equipment are going to be able to make the journey to the final frontier. So one of our mission, other than just providing a service is actually to educate. Now, there is an ethical debate and philosophical debate is these.

Engineering 59

Engineering Innovation Manufacturing Education 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

This fund, which has raised more than $140,000 over the years, has supported veterans as they pursue their education in government procurement law at the GW Law School. This Legal Update summarizes the Court’s decision and highlights important takeaways for federal contractors that pursue OT opportunities. 24-160 (July 16, 2024).

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Lawmakers emphasized that “the VA is the largest healthcare provider in the country,” and therefore has a responsibility to ensure that the “implementation of AI technology can be a model for other health care systems, which makes it all the more important that we ensure VA and other AI users establish best practices, procedures and guardrails.”

Price 52

Price Inventory Contract Supply Chain 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 31, 2023

In the face of the UK Government’s dereliction of duty, or lack of ideas, it is more important than ever that there is a robust pushback against the deregulatory approach being pursued. What is the place and role of the Office for AI and the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation in all this?

Innovation 52

Innovation Consulting Collaboration Supply Chain 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s essential to recognize the importance of thorough background screening for these individuals. Educating voters by providing access to reliable information and countering misinformation. This is especially important in situations where polling locations are in schools or other sensitive areas. Sterling is not a law firm.

Import 98

Import Media Education Integrity 98

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Ling highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to responsible and ethical AI solutions to safeguard government systems. She also reiterated the importance of partnerships across the Air Force, the Defense Department, industry and academia to keep pace with AI’s potential.

Innovation 83

Innovation Government Government Transparency 83

FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In response to a FedScoop inquiry to OMB about the themes, a spokeswoman said the office “continues to work with agencies as they implement AI risk management practices to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI in their operations.” ” The Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

Data 116

Data Quality Government Government 116

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Importance of Certification in Procurement Certification in procurement stands as a critical element for professionals in this field. We believe in the power of education to shape the future of procurement, offering courses that cater to both new and experienced professionals.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In addition to the FAR, federal contractors must comply with other important regulations like the Service Contract Act and the Davis-Bacon Act. Prohibited Activities for Federal Contractors Federal contractors must adhere to strict ethical standards, avoiding activities that are considered unethical or unfair.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Transparency 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Sure, formal procurement education, public sector procurement training courses and learning from court case results are all a great source of information but that often is transactional in nature and loses sight of the human, personal experience and perspective that is learned by doing. There are no stupid questions or queries.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Supply Chain 52

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

It is educational and concerning that designer-driven hard specifications, cost pressures, and the realities of product availability often determine decisions more out of necessity than choice. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

I quickly found at the beginning of my journey into Indigenous Procurement that courses and procurement training, although important, would only be one part of my learning in the implementation of this innovative policy. The intent was more important than the words on the page. This shift prompted a change in approach.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Ethics 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

This blog is the first in a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. But can this groundbreaking innovation help in addressing more complex societal issues, such as the equality of access to education? This helps educators make deeper connections with students.

Education 129

Education Collaboration Utilities Quality 129

FedScoop

JANUARY 24, 2024

based researchers and educators unique access to a variety of tools, data, and support to explore the technology. We are going to be standing up an external ethics advisory committee to be providing independent advice on, you know, what are those standards? The launch comes ahead of a requirement in President Joe Biden’s Oct.

Education 57

Education Ethics Quality Demand 57

GovLoop

AUGUST 18, 2022

These fundamental questions can help guide which approach makes the most sense for your data program: How important is data to your organization? Determining Your Needs. How confident are you in your ability to make data-driven decisions? How many employees manage and analyze data on your team?

Data 52

Data Warehouse Quality Strategic Planning 52

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform as the panelists stress the importance of reliable data, experimentation to explore AI’s capabilities and limits, and defining specific use cases to use AI responsibly. They emphasized a strategic, ethical, and well-managed approach to AI deployment in federal agencies.

Leadership 63

Leadership Innovation Utilities Education 63

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

First Panel: Investment Funds in Arbitration Moderated by Juliana Botini , this panel opened with Marina Copola (Commissioner from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil – CVM) outlining key aspects of CVM’s Resolution 175 , which plays an important role in clarifying the roles of asset managers and fiduciary administrators.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Import Integrity 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Adopting powerful technologies like generative AI must align with principles contained in the GC’s Responsible use of AI of lawful, ethical data usage and explainable outcomes to impacted individuals. Data sovereignty—having control over digital assets—is increasingly important to customers, especially as regulations evolve.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

said in an interview with FedScoop that her focus will be on the ethical use of AI, pointing to a need to address bias, lack of consent, discrimination and privacy issues. And in the long term, I am very supportive of education and media literacy — to help people recognize when content is AI-generated.

Ethics 96

Ethics Media Education Import 96