new One vital fact we all know about financial decisions is that they come with certainrisks and potential rewards. We equally know that investment is all about risk, and your investment value may drop. But with risk tied to potential reward, it is hard to ascertain which risk is consideredappropriate for you.When a business owner makes financial decisions, many factors come together to influence them. This may include their emotional prejudice, which can make them take too little risk or too much risk for their situations.This begs the question; how do one balance risk and reward when investing? Swissmoney - a digital-first banking solution, provides insight into how risk and reward can be balanced and the level of risk one should take when investing.How Are Risk And Reward Connected?The general rule of the business game is that the more you invest, the higher your return on investment. However, this comes with a huge investment risk as your investment value may fall, and you may be on the verge of losing more money.While we often believe that higher risk means higher potential returns, it doesn't mean you should go for those investments. Investments are usually placed on a sliding risk scale so that people will see where they fall.For every fund you invest in, for instance, there is a 'risk rating' to help you select the investment that suits you. That is why you must know investments are categorized from lower to higher risks.If you are an average investor, you will know that choosing a high-risk investment portfolio is unsuitable. Therefore, creating an investment portfolio will help you identify which is appropriate.Factors That Affect The Level Of Risk You Should TakeWhen it comes to knowing the level of risk you should take, there is no one-size fits all solution. Therefore, you may need to consider the following financial situations in measuring your risk level;The timeframe you are willing to invest: In every business, part of what determines the amount of risk you can afford is the time you plan to invest. The general rule is the longer the time you plan to invest, the higher the risk you can take.So, if you are making a financial decision, let's say to invest in a particular direction, such as retirement or career, you are in the right position to bear more risk. This is because investing in a longer timeframe gives you more chances to recover from dips in the market.Consider your investment goals: This should be at the top of your investment decisions. This is because they significantly impact the risk level you are comfortable with.It is best to take a more conservative system if your goal is to invest in your grandkids or kids' future. But if you are thinking of venturing on a new business path, you may be willing to take more because it has to do with creating extra income for yourself.Think about your assets: One of the best ways to consider an investment risk option is to look at your wider financial circumstances. If you think other assets you own are at high risk with your decision, it is better your consider a lower risk.You should consider the level of risk you are taking across all of your assets so that you can have a balanced portfolio.Consider your capacity to bear the loss: No matter how enticing the potential reward may look, you must consider if you are able to bear the loss should your investment value fall. Consider how it will impact your plans.If you are sensing it's going to badly affect your plans, then it is advisable to go for an investment with a low level of risk. If it is going to make your business financially vulnerable, don't hesitate to consider some alternatives first.Consider what will be your financial position should your investment value fall, and use that to know if you should invest or not. You will most likely balance the risks with rewards if your loss will not seriously affect your financial position.Your perspective to risk: You should also consider your attitude towards investment risk. Before making any financial decision, you must try to consider how you feel about that investment decision. But bias can step in sometimes.In fact, bias is the reason why some business owners and investors will take too much or too little risk. This is where the service of a financial advisor becomes necessary.However, whatever your risk profile is, the basic understanding and lessons of financial and investment decisions still apply.Therefore, you should keep these vital investment and financial tips in mind as you are making your decision; Have long-term investment goals: if you really want to stay in the game and make more money, your ideal investment time frame should be five years. This timeframe will provide the chance to smooth out the troughs and perks, hopefully giving returns over the long term.Take your eye off short-term fluctuations: Most business owners and investorseasily dash out of an investment plan because they focus on the daily market movement.Doing this can make it become tempting to deviate from your plan by selling or buying. Instead, believe that your long-term plan will yield, irrespective. Remember, it is the time in the market that matters and not timing the market.Divert your portfolio: It is good for every investment portfolio to invest in a range of sectors and assets. This helps to ensure the risk is not centered on a particular investment.When one area of your portfolio is not performing as expected, another can help. Even when it involves a high-risk profile, there is no other best option than to diversify.ConclusionIn conclusion, risk and reward are often used when considering an investment plan. To make a good financial decision that will help you balance both or gain more rewards, you must calculate your risk and measure your reward before you decide. Always invest in a business or plan you have considered the risk in order to achieve better outcomes. — SME Business Daily Media, 7h ago

new The energy transition towards a more sustainable and renewable future is a pivotal global endeavor. Central to this shift for the United States is the critical role of domestically sourced lithium, a key mineral in the production of high-performance batteries essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. This has driven the United States to invest heavily in a domestic supply chain for battery-grade lithium to enhance energy security, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, and foster economic growth by tapping into local resources. A notable example is the Biden Administration’s “American Battery Materials Initiative,” which was included in the $2.8-billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (The White House, 2022). The “Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area” in Imperial County, California has been identified as a potential domestic U.S. resource of lithium due to the brine-hosted lithium in the deep subsurface geothermal reservoir. An analysis funded by the U.S. Department of Energy provides an overview of opportunities and challenges associated with developing the lithium resource in the Salton Sea geothermal reservoir, as well as potential environmental and societal impacts to the county and surrounding region. The geologic history of the region suggests that lithium in the subsurface brines could have come from multiple sources, including water and sediments from the Colorado River, which have been periodically deposited over the past several million years; rocks from the mountain ranges surrounding the Imperial Valley; and lithium-bearing volcanic rocks and igneous intrusions from past geologic events. Further, several processes may have concentrated lithium in the brine over time, including evaporative concentration of lithium-bearing water that flowed into the basin and leaching of lithium from the sediments and rocks by the circulating geothermal brines. Geothermal brine production at the Salton Sea Geothermal Field, the area with existing geothermal power plants, has averaged just over 120 million metric tons per year since 2004. Using an approximate lithium brine concentration of 198 parts per million (ppm), the amount of dissolved lithium contained in these produced brines is estimated to be 127,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) per year. The total dissolved lithium content in the well-characterized portion of the Salton Sea Geothermal Reservoir is estimated at 4.1 million metric tons of LCE, and the estimated total resource increases to 18 million metric tons of LCE if assumptions for porosity and total reservoir size are increased to reflect the probable resource extent. Analysts measured lithium concentrations in the reservoir rocks, which were shown to vary with depth and mineralogy. These data were used to help refine conceptual and computer models of the reservoir; specifically, two complementary computer models of the reservoir were developed. Analysts used the first model to simulate the approximate 30-year history of geothermal power production in the area using historical production and reinjection data, then used that model to simulate a 30-year forecasting period. This forecast assumed continued production and reinjection rates at current levels but removes 95% of the lithium from the produced geothermal brine starting January 1, 2024. The model found that lithium recovery declines by more than half, from 0.8 to 0.3 kilograms per second (kg/s). Forecast scenarios that are optimized to both recover lithium and harness geothermal energy are expected to sustain lithium production rates much more effectively. The second model included more detailed simulations of the movement of brine and chemical reactivity of lithium within the reservoir. It showed that the reactions of relatively stable lithium-bearing minerals are slow, and that the primary replenishment mechanism for lithium in the brines is the upward flux of convecting lithium-rich brine from below the producing reservoir. However, these replenishment rates are not fast enough to produce significant increases in lithium, which could limit the long-term sustainability of the lithium resource. It is important to note that these models are preliminary and are based on current understanding of fluid replenishment rates, the minerals present in the geothermal system, and their chemical properties and reactivity. Further work should be undertaken to improve them and the associated predictions. The report also considered potential impacts on regional water resources, air quality, chemical use, and solid waste disposal needs, as well as the seismic risk associated with geothermal power production and lithium extraction activity. These investigations highlighted the need to proceed with good monitoring and verification systems and with appropriate mitigation technologies. However, the analysis illustrates that if these things are done properly, lithium development is not likely to create significant negative environmental impacts. Specifically, expanding geothermal energy production and lithium extraction will have a modest impact on water availability in the region. Initial estimates suggested that ~3% of historically available water supply for the region would be needed for currently proposed geothermal energy and lithium recovery operations; the majority of current water usage is for agriculture. It is not anticipated that expanding geothermal capacity or lithium production would impact the availability or quality of water used for human consumption and will not directly affect the water quality of the Salton Sea. However, the long-term drought conditions in the western United States may restrict future availability of water to the region, which is sourced from the Colorado River. In terms of regional air emissions of all pollutants identified in the analysis (particulate matter, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and benzene, expanding geothermal energy and adding lithium extraction overall have a small impact. Chemical use involved in geothermal power production and lithium extraction is consistent with chemical use in industrial settings, and the analysis did not identify any persistent organic pollutants or acutely toxic chemicals among those currently being used. Moving fluids within the subsurface can impact subsurface pressures and stresses, potentially triggering seismic activity. Early in geothermal energy production, increasing seismicity rates in the Salton Sea Geothermal Field correlated strongly with energy production activity; however, that correlation weakened after 1996. Even following the onset of geothermal energy production, seismic hazard in the Salton Sea Geothermal Field has not increased beyond that of the surrounding region. In addition to technical outcomes from the analysis, the report describes an initial effort to incorporate community engagement into lithium research by understanding the local context and priorities and identifying how to effectively communicate to share information and gather feedback. The report includes information about the social and historical context of the region to enable a more holistic understanding of the resource and its potential impact, and identifies key community questions by observing public meetings, visiting the region, and consulting with local organizations. The report provides recommendations about how future research efforts can address community concerns and implement more community-engaged practices. These include developing formal partnerships with local organizations and establishing a community advisory board to facilitate ongoing dialogue and opportunities for feedback. The future work will build on and further refine the models and scenarios presented in the report and strive to deepen engagement with local communities. — interestingengineering.com, 16h ago

new Tel Aviv – November 20, 2023 –Lasso Security, innovators in Large Language Models (LLMs) cybersecurity, today announced a $6 million seed round led byEntrée Capital with the participation ofSamsung Next. Every few years there's a major technological revolution. In the 90s, it was the internet; in the 2010s, it was the cloud and most recently, we have Generative AI. The revolution that Gen AI and LLMs technologies have brought to organizations has been significantly embraced by hundreds of millions of end-users and hundreds of thousands of organizations. This swift adoption also presents a pressing issue — the significant cybersecurity challenges posed by LLMs, including data exposure, security and compliance risks. Lasso is setting the standard for LLM cybersecurity by safeguarding every LLM touchpoint, ensuring unrivaled, comprehensive protection for businesses leveraging Gen AI and other large language model technologies. The company intends to utilize the funds to expand its team and further enhance its offerings. — darkreading.com, 17h ago

new After completing its 2019-2024 strategic project with a section on environmental issues and carrying out a first series of actions, the High Authority of Health has adopted a roadmap which provides a strategic and operational framework for its commitment to integrate, structurally and in the long term, environmental health issues into all of its missions and work. In order to help reduce the ecological footprint of the health system while improving the care and support provided, HAS structures its action in accordance with its three fundamental missions:... — Archyde, 19h ago

new The Omak Jenny brand, a manifestation of the collaborative brilliance of Ahamad Nubhan Ahamad and his mother, Badariah Omar, has become a culinary phenomenon. The establishment of Omak Jenny as a Ready-To-Eat meals production company marks a significant success blended with the rich culinary traditions of Negeri Sembilan, a state in Malaysia with the vibrant hues of Minangkabau culture. Entrenched in the flavors of Negeri Sembilan, the brand's commitment to quality and convenience has reshaped the culinary landscape. The brand's offerings not only pay homage to the ancestral recipes of Negeri Sembilan. Tamu Gold was established in 2019 and traces its roots to a noble mission: to assist Malaysians in accumulating savings through gold. The core focus has been to raise awareness about the tangible benefits of investing in physical gold, alleviating financial burdens during times of crisis. The journey commenced with a modest booth in the lobby of Tamu Hotel, reflecting their commitment to fostering financial security through gold. Originally named MIM International Sdn. Bhd., the transformation into Tamu Gold pays homage to the unwavering support received from the founders of Tamu Hotel, who believed in their vision when no one else did. Connecting back to ancient traditions, the intrinsic properties and brilliance of gold have historically associated it with deities and royalties have always been their priority. Tamu Gold upholds a commitment to treating all our customers as royalty, irrespective of their background. As they continue to grow, Tamu Gold remains dedicated to spreading awareness about the enduring advantages of gold investment and providing a regal experience for all who are willing to entrust them with their financial goals. — gulfnews.com, 1d ago

new ...“Overall, Cardano presents a promising investment opportunity due to its strong technical foundation, focus on research and innovation, growing ecosystem, environmental sustainability, and strong community support. However, investors should carefully consider the potential risks, including market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, ecosystem maturity, and technological advancements, before making any investment decisions,” wrote Google Bard. — Finbold, 1d ago

new ...“Generally, considerations for the potential impacts of the development on public health and the environment are taken into account. These include the risks of air pollution, possible negative impacts of hazardous waste operation on the immediate environs, and fire and safety,” NEPA outlined, adding that “the review of such applications engages other relevant partners in the development application process”. — jamaica-gleaner.com, 1d ago

new Electrify GT is a student-led campaign for campus electrification at Georgia Tech. We believe that electrification is the fastest, most effective means for reducing campus greenhouse gas emissions, but the cost savings and public health benefits associated with electrification make this issue critical to long- and short-term campus planning at Georgia Tech. We advocate for a transition to electric equipment, appliances, and vehicles across campus by garnering student support, engaging key stakeholders, and providing research and resources to aid in a responsible transition. — gatech.edu, 1d ago

new Evidently, a comprehensive approach to risk management is undeniably crucial at all levels of an organization, particularly when considering the multifaceted perspectives on risk in OT environments. With the ever-evolving threat landscape and growing reliance on digital systems, collaboration with engineering teams becomes indispensable in incorporating cybersecurity risks into the overarching risk register for OT environments. Engineers, armed with their technical expertise and intricate knowledge of system design and implementation, play a vital role in addressing the persistent cybersecurity gap during construction phases. — Industrial Cyber, 1d ago

new As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics employed by cyber threats. It is imperative for businesses to remain vigilant and stay current on the latest security measures and best practices to effectively safeguard their online presence. This includes regularly updating software systems to address vulnerabilities, staying informed about potential threats through continuous monitoring, and being open to investing in additional security measures as needed. By staying proactive and adaptive to the ever-changing threat landscape, your business can maintain a resilient posture against emerging cyber risks and ensure the protection of its valuable assets. — Better Tech Tips, 1d ago

new The findings from this study are crucial for academia and go well beyond that, touching the critical realm of AI Ethics and safety. The study sheds light on the Confidence-Competence Gap, highlighting the risks involved in relying solely on the self-assessed confidence of LLMs, especially in critical applications such as healthcare, the legal system, and emergency response. Trusting these AI systems without scrutiny can lead to severe consequences, as we learned from the study that LLMs make mistakes and still stay confident, which presents us with significant challenges in critical applications. Although the study offers a broader perspective, it suggests that we dive deeper into how AI performs in specific domains with critical applications. By doing so, we can enhance the reliability and fairness of AI when it comes to aiding us in critical decision-making. This study underscores the need for more focused research in these specific domains. This is crucial for advancing AI safety and reducing biases in AI-driven decision-making processes, fostering a more responsible and ethically grounded integration of AI in real-world scenarios. — Montreal AI Ethics Institute, 1d ago

new Building long-term resilience requires that we adopt a transformative approach to food, land, and water systems that includes and amplifies local and indigenous voices. Transformative adaptation cannot take place without social equity and inclusion. Enhancing the resilience of local communities to better cope with climate extremes requires that we co-create solutions in collaboration with them, involve multiple sectors and stakeholders across multiple levels of governance, foster private-public sector relationships to scale up investment, and leverage technology to make climate weather data and information more reliable, accessible, and available to inform disaster risk reduction. Ultimately, we need to bring top-down decision-making together with bottom-up approaches to ensure that climate adaptation solutions are relevant and locally led, to ensure that communities are not only able to better cope with the impacts of climate extremes but also thrive. We must enhance smallholder resilience by integrating and amplifying local voices, and ensure that vulnerable communities are represented at negotiations so that they are a part of and inform decision-making that affects their lives and livelihoods. — CGIAR, 2d ago

new The first line of defence lies with the faculties, schools, institutes, departments and process owners whose activities create and manage the risks that can facilitate or prevent Imperial’s objectives from being achieved. This includes taking the right risks. The first line owns the risk, and the design and execution of the University’s controls to respond to those risks. — Imperial College London, 2d ago

new Rivera: A stricter regulatory environment and rising stakeholder expectations are undoubtedly driving companies’ need for a CTrO. With increasing regulations around data privacy, cyber security and ethical technology use, organisations are realising the importance of building trust with their stakeholders by complying with regulations and avoiding reputational damage. Businesses are also recognising that building trust and implementing ethical practices are now core to their broader strategy. The CTrO is becoming an essential player in shaping these strategies, as they are responsible for creating and implementing trust frameworks that align with the organisation’s broader goals and values. And CTrOs are also working more closely than ever with other executives, including the chief information officer (CIO) and chief information security officer (CISO), to ensure that digital systems and processes are secure and trustworthy. They are collaborating across departments to promote a culture of trust and transparency within the organisation. A CTrO can help a business develop trust-centred policies aligned with company and employee values. Companies that view compliance initiatives like privacy, governance risk and compliance (GRC), ethics, and environmental social and governance (ESG) programmes as compliance outcomes that build trust will gain a competitive edge and support a healthy, thriving employee base. In our view, every interaction with a business represents an opportunity to build or lose a customer’s trust. Companies should focus on the aspects of customer trust that can be controlled, such as privacy, transparency and ethical decision making, and ensure control of what is outside of outside threats, such as third-party breaches, regulatory change and market shifts. A consistent, systemic approach to trust is a competitive advantage that is difficult to copy. As technology and data continues to evolve, investing in CTrO and digital trust solutions will become even more critical for organisations to succeed in the long term. CTrO’s will be well-positioned to help their organisations combine their values and business priorities with effective programmes for operationalising, driving and maintaining trust. — Financier Worldwide, 2d ago

new In response to increasing regulatory burdens and the risk of civil litigation, successful companies in 2024 will lean into enhancements in their compliance operations. They will actively collect and test evidence of security control effectiveness, linking these controls directly to their risks, across all critical assets or systems. This approach ensures companies are confident in accurately describing how well they manage their risk portfolio, including in SEC filings. The automation of compliance operations enables security and audit professionals to spend more time doing the parts of their jobs that they love. Furthermore, as supply chain risks intensify scrutiny of B2B transactions, companies will efficiently repurpose many of their controls and control evidence. This strategy not only allows companies to secure additional attestations or certifications such as ISO or SOC 2 without increasing their workforce, but it also provides a significant competitive business advantage. — Thinkers360 | World’s First Open Platform For Thought Leaders, 2d ago

new SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 November 2023 - (NASDAQ: AMZN) – This holiday season, Amazon Singapore engages the local community with ‘Page to Page: Amazon Singapore Books Pop Up’, a unique and immersive reading experience happening from 2 - 17 Dec 2023 at Punggol Regional Library. The initiative will launch on 2 Dec 2023 with an opening ceremony, with invited guests that include children and family beneficiaries as part of the Amazon x Shop for Good wishlist initiative. To further underscore their support for the local community, Amazon Singapore will also be donating a total of $100,000 in cash to 4 local NPOs, including Children’s Wishing Well, Club Rainbow (Singapore), Fei Yue Family Service Centre and Glyph Community, to help children and youths in Singapore better learn, play, and develop in the long-run. The donations will be presented to representatives from the various NPOs at the launch of ‘Page to Page: Amazon Singapore Books Pop Up’. Amazon Singapore’s increase in support for underprivileged children and their families is aligned to the direction from the Forward SG Report 2023 to look to social empowerment rather than social assistance when it comes to supporting and uplifting lower-income families. This effort held at the Punggol Regional Library underscores Amazon’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of lifelong readers as well as the history of the company that began as an online book store. The pop-up promises an enriching experience for families and young school children, extending reading resources to the heartlands. Showcasing a tree adorned with books sourced from Amazon Singapore's diverse local and international sellers, the initiative fosters a sense of community, inspiring a passion for literacy during the festive season. Families are encouraged to join with their children, to cultivate a mutual love for reading and engaging in creative activities to craft special moments with each other. Under the Amazon x Shop for Good wishlist initiative, Amazon Singapore continues to work closely with local NPOs to understand the evolving needs of the underprivileged and channel resources to uplift and nurture them, especially children. In addition, the initiative serves to raise awareness and encourage the public to give to meaningful causes regularly and offers a platform for donating transparently. Delivering Smiles in Singapore this holiday season Amazon Singapore’s wishlist initiative started in 2020 to make giving and doing good a part of daily experiences for customers in Singapore, especially during the pandemic. As people shop on Amazon.sg for holiday gifts or everyday essentials, they can browse the items requested by NPOs on their respective wishlists, click to purchase them per their budget, and directly support the causes they are most passionate about. Each NPO’s wishlist is an updated depository of items which their beneficiaries currently need most and works as a self-serve tool—at no cost to NPOs—to inform customers on Amazon.sg what the NPOs need and their quantity. Customers who are keen to donate can select any listed item and quantity, make the payment, and have the items delivered directly to the NPOs’ specified address. This minimizes instances of mismatched items being donated to NPOs or the need to drop them off physically while offering the same vast selection, convenient shopping experience, and great prices that customers have come to expect from Amazon.sg. A total of 16 local NPOs are currently part of the Amazon x Shop for Good wishlist initiative: Arc Children’s Centre, Beyond Social Services, Blessings in a Bag, Children’s Wishing Well, Club Rainbow (Singapore), Engineering Good, Fei Yue, Glyph Community, New Hope Community Services, Singapore Red Cross, SHINE Children and Youth Services, Singapore Children’s Society, The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf), SOSD, The Food Bank Singapore, and Willing Hearts. Joanna Tan, CEO, Children’s Wishing Well, said, “This donation initiative has enabled us to acquire food items for the children, books to enhance their learning and development, educational materials, and much more. As we approach the year's end, we look forward to ongoing support in ensuring our children have the essentials and educational resources they require.” Lim Si Hui, Co-General Manager, Glyph Community Limited, said, "Through the Shop for Good wish list, our aim is to enhance our capabilities with the essential equipment necessary for implementing our exciting new technology, coding, and AI programme! With products such as tablets as a critical tool, we can empower young children to thrive in the digital age." Teo Siang Loong, Executive Directior, Club Rainbow (Singapore), said, “We at Club Rainbow are elated by the endless possibilities that comes with this partnership with Amazon Singapore. Being part of Shop for Good has enabled our beneficiaries to receive many essential necessities such as milk powder and diapers. These items contribute to our monthly distribution efforts to support the basic needs of our low-income families. Books and many other educational resources will augment the learning and development of our pre-schoolers, primary and secondary school children through ongoing early intervention programmes, tuition sessions and enrichment activities. These initiatives are pivotal as key enablers to ease the financial distress for our vulnerable families, and empower them to live with dignity.” Arthur Ling, Chief Executive, Fei Yue Family Service Centre, said, “Our Shop for Good wish list eases the financial strain on low-income families, allowing them to prioritise their resources for other daily necessities. Through the distribution of milk and diapers to our Family Service Centres, we empower our social workers to provide essential support to our beneficiaries.” Customers can join Amazon in its season of giving by shopping for an NPO’s wishlist via amazon.sg/shopforgood. Hashtag: #Amazonsg #DeliveringSmileshttp://www.twitter.com/amazonsghttp://www.facebook.com/Amazon.sghttp://www.instagram.com/Amazon.SG... — SME Business Daily Media, 2d ago

new Among the lowest-hanging fruit for AI in government involves press releases and other forms of communication from agencies to residents. Zencity, for example, debuted a ChatGPT tool that writes what amounts to a first draft of a press release — including potential quotes from public officials. That could save significant time for city managers, among other advantages, according to the company.Municipal budgeting, too, could serve as fertile ground for generative AI.A new AI tool from ClearGov takes in past budgeting data and future estimates to produce what officials sometimes call a budget narrative. Such narratives, which put spending figures into context, often help those officials sell the budget to peers and voters. AI could bring more efficiency to the process, usually the most difficult and contentious work undertaken by local and state governments.Generative AI also gained more of a presence in higher education in 2023. The technology can help with essays, math problems and lesson plans, with work completed within seconds. But fears of plagiarism and other abuses have led to a more cautious welcome for AI in universities and colleges than in city halls, with large school districts such as the one in New York City initially placing restrictions on ChatGPT.College deans and local school boards continue to grapple with the full implications of AI. So are other governmental bodies as the technology hogged more of the spotlight as 2023 progressed. Maine imposed a six-month ban on the use of AI for state employees using state devices or conducting state business. Officials said they needed time to study the privacy, bias and misinformation concerns sparked by ongoing deployment of AI-based products. Executive orders started to emerge at a regular clip as fall rolled around, with Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oklahoma and New Jersey governors all issuing guidance within a few weeks of each other. Their missives were followed within weeks by an AI Executive Order from the White House in late October. Each official action recognized both the potential and the risk, with many calling for outside help to develop appropriate policies for safe use in service of their residents.It’s almost impossible, however, to imagine a gov tech future without much more artificial intelligence. Evidence for that comes from every corner of the industry.For instance, industry giant Tyler Technologies touted its growing ability to use AI for quicker and more accurate court filings, whose complex coding and redaction requirements often force judicial employees to perform manual data entry. Klir’s new AI-backed offering is designed to improve water management and compliance, with what the company calls “holistic” views of utility systems delivered via a chatbot fueled by artificial intelligence.Startups, of course, have also embraced AI, as shown by the most recent cohort from CivStart’s gov tech accelerator program, which provides at least some foreshadowing of the tools public agencies might be using a few years from now. One of the program participants is using artificial intelligence to help local officials — many of them new to the grunt work of government — write and manage legislation. — GovTech, 2d ago