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The burden of grants administration needs to be reduced and here’s how

The burden of grants administration needs to be reduced and here’s how

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrants play a vital role in communities across the nation. Grants help pay for services at community health centers. They are integral to providing funding for programs at public schools. Grants fund initiatives in the arts, bolster transportation projects, and support law enforcement agencies. Yet only part of those grant dollars goes toward their intended purpose.
Bias in Artificial Intelligence and What To Do About It

Bias in Artificial Intelligence and What To Do About It

Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you know that artificial intelligence can lock-in bias and discrimination?  This is a particular problem for government agencies entrusted to serve populations fairly. On June 20th, REI Systems and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) hosted a Government Analytics Breakfast (GAB) Forum to explore bias in artificial intelligence, and what to do about it.