🚨Open Data Alert🚨 - Chicago has launched scooter trip datasets. This data starts with the beginning of the scooter program in May 2022. See the new data here. data.cityofchicago.org/Transportation…. Future scooter trips will show up in the dataset to make it easier for analysis.

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In a new Brookings Governance report, I am proposing a comprehensive approach to AI regulation It is my answer to "should we pass the EU AI Act in the US?" and "do we need an FDA for algorithms?" Instead, the Critical Algorithmic System Classification, or CASC brookings.edu/articles/a-com…

I wrote a paper on how STEM is defined differently across academia and it makes a substantial impact on how you evaluate the success of STEM programs. So I, like, get full pass here, right?

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Announcing the #OSTPOpenScienceChallenge: We're inviting everyone to share your stories about how you've advanced equitable #openscience. Learn more and submit: challenge.gov/?challenge=ost…

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Sometimes I think Chicago is the last great American city. Affordable, walkable neighborhoods, effective public transportation, and you can see Buddy Guy for a low cover charge. This would be like a $100 night in San Francisco, where you pay $4k to live in a shoebox

Terrific to see this proposal to undo such a silly, self-inflicted screw-up. No one should look at technology and think physical assets as a close analogy. It should be thought of as a way to improve services to people, both inside city departments and to the public.

Led by the co-chairs named earlier this month, the members of MetroLab Network’s GenAI for Local Governments Task Force will work together to create a comprehensive resource of guidance on the use of AI technology. govtech.com/artificial-int…

The City of Chicago is hiring a new Director of Digital Equity. Sitting in the Mayor’s Office, the Digital Equity Director oversees all broadband and digital equity initiatives. More information and instructions to apply: chicago.gov/content/dam/ci…

This is an interesting project, but seems to conflate Neighborhoods with Community Areas. Neighborhoods have been and are fluid. There is not an official neighborhood map. Community Areas are very structured based on an old study, but have found to be the bones of wayfinding.

Matt Darling 🌐🏗️ That all the other state govts (and the CBO) don’t rip off Washington State’s intervention cost-effectiveness database is nuts. Results for America

Growing up, Mrs Meyers was my neighbor. Fixed her printer once, too.

Oklahoma City manhole covers show where you are within the city

If you are innovating with GenAI to expand access to public data, we want to know about it and hear your input about what possibilities could be unblocked if public data was published in more AI-ready ways. commerce.gov/news/blog/2024… (9/9)

👀 We're hiring! Are you interested in local and state research and policy? Would you like to join a small but mighty team? We're currently looking for a Program Director for State and Local Research. More info in the link below bit.ly/45KsOl9

JOB ALERT🚨: We're hiring a new Program Director for State and Local Research -- please head over to the link below to learn more about the role and apply. Looking forward to seeing your applications come through! bit.ly/45KsOl9

🔑New appointments are now live on our site: getcitykey.com In case you missed it, the Office of the City Clerk is excited to announce the launch of our new CityKey appointment system! Moving forward, you must schedule an appointment for a CityKey event.

🚨 Big news! MetroLab Network is officially joining FAS (Federation of American Scientists🔬)! We’re scaling our mission and teaming up with an incredible group of policy wonks to deepen our impact across cities and universities. 🔗 New website → fas.org/issue/metrolab/