new Request a free sample copy in PDF or view the report summary: https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/telemedicine-market/requestsampleTelemedicine Market OverviewUnderstanding Telemedicine This encompasses a wide range of services, from virtual doctor consultations to remote patient monitoring and telepharmacy. Telemedicine eliminates the need for physical presence, making healthcare services accessible to individuals globally.Market Size and Growth The telemedicine market achieved a substantial market size of USD 73.1 billion in 2023 and is poised to continue its growth journey with a CAGR of 19.3% from 2024 to 2032, ultimately reaching a staggering USD 377.0 billion by 2032. This remarkable growth can be attributed to several key factors, which we will explore in detail.Telemedicine Market DynamicsTechnological Advancements The rapid evolution of technology is a driving force behind the telemedicine boom. High-speed internet, smartphones, wearable devices, and improved telecommunication infrastructure have all played pivotal roles in making remote healthcare services accessible. Telemedicine platforms now boast high-quality video and audio capabilities, ensuring seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers.Increased Adoption of Teleconsultation The widespread acceptance of teleconsultation has been steadily increasing. Patients have come to appreciate the convenience and accessibility of virtual appointments, particularly for non-emergency consultations. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated this trend, highlighting the importance of remote healthcare services.External Telemedicine Market TrendsChanging Regulatory Landscape Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are adapting to accommodate telemedicine. They are implementing policies and regulations to ensure patient safety, data privacy, and the growth of telehealth services. Staying informed about these evolving regulations is crucial for telemedicine providers.Remote Monitoring and IoT Integration The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices into telemedicine has opened up new possibilities. Remote monitoring of vital signs and health parameters enables proactive healthcare management. Patients can transmit real-time data to healthcare professionals, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment adjustments.Explore the full report with the table of contents: https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/telemedicine-marketTelemedicine Market SegmentationPatient Demographics Telemedicine serves a diverse range of patients, from tech-savvy individuals to the elderly and those residing in remote areas with limited healthcare access. Understanding these demographics is vital for tailoring services effectively.Specialty Areas Telemedicine extends beyond general consultations to various specialty areas, including telepsychiatry, teledermatology, teleoncology, and more. Each specialty has unique requirements and considerations, necessitating market segmentation.Telemedicine Market GrowthGlobal Expansion Telemedicine knows no geographical boundaries. Its reach is expanding worldwide, with healthcare providers, tech companies, and startups entering the market from different corners of the globe. This global expansion is contributing significantly to the industry's rapid growth.Improved Patient Outcomes Research indicates that telemedicine can lead to improved patient outcomes. Timely consultations, continuous monitoring, and better access to healthcare professionals contribute to early diagnosis and effective management of various medical conditions.Recent Developments in the Telemedicine MarketTelemedicine Platforms Telemedicine platforms are continually evolving to offer more features and capabilities. Many now integrate electronic health records (EHRs), prescription management, and secure patient messaging, enhancing the overall patient experience.AI and Telemedicine Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its presence felt in telemedicine. Machine learning algorithms are being employed to analyze medical data, predict patient outcomes, and enhance diagnostic accuracy. The integration of AI promises to revolutionize telemedicine further.Telemedicine Market ScopePatient Convenience Telemedicine offers unparalleled convenience to patients. They can schedule appointments at their convenience, eliminating the need for lengthy commutes and extended wait times in crowded waiting rooms.Cost Savings Telemedicine presents cost savings for both patients and healthcare providers. Patients save on travel expenses and time, while healthcare providers can optimize their resources more efficiently.Telemedicine Market AnalysisKey Players The telemedicine market boasts a diverse array of key players, including established healthcare institutions, technology firms, and startups. Prominent players include Teladoc Health, Amwell, Doctor on Demand, and numerous others. These companies offer a wide array of telehealth services and continue to innovate in the field.Patent Analysis Analyzing patents is crucial to understanding the technological innovations propelling the telemedicine market. It offers insights into the key players' areas of focus and hints at potential future developments.Grants and Funding Monitoring grants and funding within the telemedicine sector provide valuable insights into market trends and growth areas. Government support and private investment often signify confidence in the market's potential.Clinical Trials Clinical trials within the telemedicine realm are essential for validating the efficacy and safety of remote healthcare solutions. Keeping abreast of ongoing trials can provide valuable information about emerging telemedicine treatments and technologies.Partnerships and Collaborations Partnerships and collaborations among telemedicine providers, healthcare organizations, and technology companies are commonplace. These alliances often result in innovative solutions and expanded service offerings.FAQ: Addressing Common Questions1. Is telemedicine as effective as in-person visits? Telemedicine has proven highly effective for many types of consultations and follow-ups. However, certain cases necessitate physical examinations or procedures, mandating in-person visits.2. Is telemedicine secure and private? Telemedicine platforms prioritize security and privacy, employing encryption and adhering to stringent data protection regulations to safeguard patient information.3. How can I access telemedicine services? Accessing telemedicine services is straightforward. Many healthcare providers have their telemedicine platforms or collaborate with established telehealth companies. Patients can typically schedule appointments through websites or mobile apps.4. Will insurance cover telemedicine consultations? Insurance coverage for telemedicine varies by provider and policy. Many insurance companies now offer coverage for telehealth services, but it's essential to verify specific plan details.Related Report:Surgical Robots Market... — openPR.com, 13h ago

new To make this a reality, leaders should look to introduce a cross-functional approach to help them navigate the rapidly evolving environment and become more agile. According to a survey from Deloitte, 83% of companies that considered themselves ‘digitally maturing’ reported using cross-functional teams. Digitally maturing refers to organisations that are currently going through a digital transformation, adopting new technologies to see them through disruption and continue to be nimble. During the pandemic, a significant number of companies found themselves in a situation where people from across the organisation had to collaborate to navigate the adoption of new technologies (such as video conferencing software and LMS platforms) to keep up their normal operations in a remote setting, or risk falling behind. This is just one example of how cross-functional thinking in response to change is required to reach success – but really it can be applied to any major change that employees from different departments will have to navigate together. — The European Business Review, 16h ago

new ...“Simulation is one of the most promising future technological applications, and it’s already leaving its mark today. Thanks to rapid advances in GPU hardware and quantum information science, we’re finally able to harness AI for more specialized applications that will have a profound impact on our world,” said Eric Schmidt, Chairman of SandboxAQ. “SandboxAQ’s AI simulation capabilities, augmented with NVIDIA accelerated computing and quantum platforms, will help enable the creation of new materials and chemical compounds that will transform industries and address some of the world’s biggest challenges.”... — HPCwire, 19h ago

new Organizations are dealing with more complexity due to government policies and the new ecosystem and the expansion of organizational boundaries due to post-COVID-19, and the need for organizations for intellectual capital has expanded. [14][15] [16] [17] [18] Organizations increasingly need to build teams of experts and develop effective platforms to communicate. Our knowledge management consulting experience in a Japanese car manufacturing company located in Sydney, Australia confirmed this two-way learning and showed that these constant conversations between trainees and external experts in virtual meetings could sometimes lead to the modifications of the current ways of doing business, product improvement, and customer service. — The European Business Review, 1d ago

new When OpenAI released its ChatGPT in November 2022, the lofty promises and ominous warnings of how artificial intelligence will change the world had been permeating discussions everywhere, and for good reason. In the umbrella realm of project management, for example, artificial intelligence promises better project investment selection and prioritization, automation of routine processes (especially in support of project management offices), improvement of project planning and status reporting and virtual assistance capabilities. AI has also been touted as solutions for project management professionals to automate testing and quality control of deliverables, especially digital tools and software, as well as the promise of accelerating analysis of project management parameters such as risks and issues, with the capability to uncover underlying and hidden factors that may impact a project’s performance. — Healthcare Business Today, 1d ago

new We're bringing together a diverse community of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, united by a common goal: to pioneer the future of preventive health. Join us as we dive into cutting-edge topics, tackle socioeconomic disparities head-on, harness the potential of human-machine collaborations, AI, ethics, prevention strategies, policy making and much more. This conference isn't just about ideas; it's about turning those ideas into reality. Together with 20+ speakers, we'll spark interdisciplinary discussions, share insights, and craft strategies to promote effective preventive health practices. This event is organized by the institute 4 Preventive Health, part of the strategic alliance between Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Utrecht University and University Medical Centre Utrecht. Get ready to be part of a transformative journey. Together, we can make preventive health not just a concept, but a way of life. — tue.nl, 1d ago

new Can we trust machines with our medical data—one of our live’s most personal and private aspects? As AI is becoming increasingly utilized in medical institutions to assist clinicians in diagnosing and treating patients, this has added a new dimension to bioethics. This topic is analyzed through a multidisciplinary approach on the design level (which refers to the technology’s reliability) and on the application level (which refers to the human impact on the use of AI). This paper frames the issue of AI and bioethics through the lens of technology, law, and healthcare stakeholders. In tackling these issues, the authors focus on five subjects that affect medical AI’s trustworthiness: data quality, algorithmic bias, opacity, safety and security, and responsibility attribution. They found that while AI systems have been shown to streamline treatment processes successfully, they are limited in terms of being only as good as the quality of data provided to them. As data given to medical AI tools is at times non-standardized, unstructured, and contains errors, the authors propose measures to institute AI tools that are more ethical and trustworthy. — Montreal AI Ethics Institute, 1d ago

new The gardens I have grown in have shown me the rhythms of the non-human world to which we humans are connected to and utterly dependent on, despite it being easy to pretend otherwise when we can retreat into our cosy, bright homes even on the darkest and coldest of winter days (a luxury I am eternally grateful to be able to enjoy, might I add!) They have shown me that it is not possible to live in the eternal growth of summer, despite dominant global financial models trying to persuade us otherwise. All living systems that support life require endings and rest to continue the cycle of sustenance. Facing this reality can leave us feeling uneasy, fearful, even leading us to despair. But I think our culture does us a disservice in encouraging us to avoid this truth. Since autumn leaves, the resilience of trees and winter chills taught me the unavoidable necessity of cycles, it’s impossible not to notice the magic in the quiet times and in the decay that brings forth new life. — the Guardian, 1d ago

new The truth is many of the ills of today’s internet have a single thing in common: they are built on a system of corporate surveillance. Multiple companies, large and small, collect data about where we go, what we do, what we read, who we communicate with, and so on. They use this data in multiple ways and, if it suits their business model, may sell it to anyone who wants it—including law enforcement. Addressing this shared reality will better promote human rights and civil liberties, while simultaneously holding space for free expression, creativity, and innovation than many of the issue-specific bills we’ve seen over the past decade. In other words, whatever online harms you want to alleviate, you can do it better, with a broader impact, if you do privacy first…”... — bespacific.com, 1d ago

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new The contract, which is being voted on and needs a majority of “yes” votes to come into force, was considered a victory by many and received with suspicion by others. In the initial vote, 14% of the members of the union's national board voted “no”, and that is what Portuguese actress Kika Magalhães intends to do as well. “The reason is that they don't protect actors in relation to digital replicas”, she told Lusa the actress, based in Los Angeles since 2016. “They say yes, that there is protection, but then we look between the lines and there is nothing.” Kika Magalhães, whose latest film, “The Girl in the Backseat”, has just been released reaching Amazon Prime Video and the streaming platform Tubi, points to how digital replicas can be disastrous. “An actor goes for a casting and the producers ask if he will accept their digital replica. If the actor says no, they may not give him the role,” she explains. Top-notch actors will be able to negotiate and say no without losing the role. “But small actors like us don't bring as much money to the union and they don't protect us as much”, considered Kika Magalhães. The actress doubts the solution put forward by one of the clauses, according to which if a studio uses digital replicas of an actor this You will be paid corresponding to the hours you would be filming. “This is very relative, because a scene can take a month to film. They can say it took a day to make.” Actress Justine Bateman also criticized loopholes that allow studios to use digital replicas without actors' consent when certain conditions are met. The results of the votes will be known on December 5th. If there are 50%+1 “yes” votes, this contract will come into force for the next three years. “I have heard many actors saying that they will vote no”, said Kika Magalhães. Her husband, actor Chris Marrone, said that “if the majority fully understands what they are signing, then they vote no.” Marrone considered that the SAG contract “doesn’t seem like a big victory after all” and that there should be specific language to define the actors as human beings. This is something that actress Katja Herbers also defends, in opposition to “synthetic actors”. However, the expectation is that the “yes” will win, because the industry has been at a standstill for too long and there is widespread fatigue. This is what Mário anticipates Carvalhal, who belongs to the Animation Guild, stressing that the stoppage was long and the “no” appears to be a minority. “There is a possibility that some people will vote no, but I believe that these new measures will pass and be approved,” he told Lusa. “I think it is a minority that is very right in what they are demanding, but it was practically a whole year of work stopped in this city and I think everyone is ready to move forward”. Mário Carvalhal considers that the big risk of AI will be the reduction in quality and a change in the way the environment works. “Actors have more to claim, especially when it comes to those who do voices. There have already been cases where AI can do the job,” he said. “It's an inferior job, but for many companies it's enough and doesn't cost them anything.” Carvalhal considers that actors “must maintain their rights to image, voice and everything else, their likeness.” The Portuguese also stressed that, although the strikes did not achieve all their objectives, they allowed “important steps in the right direction” to be taken and this is an aspect of which the strikers are proud. “As much as possible, I think the workers won this fight”, he considered. For screenwriter Filipe Coutinho, member of the Portuguese Cinema Academy, the unions were justified in their fight, which took longer than expected. “I'm quite satisfied for the way both the WGA and SAG acted over these six months”, he told Lusa. “It’s an unbelievable time to have an entire industry at a standstill,” he stressed. “California is one of the largest economies in the world and it is incomprehensible that it took so long for the studios to offer a fair contract to writers and actors.” Filipe Coutinho also said that, even with the agreements, “everything is a little upside down. the air”, with studios and production companies “trying to understand what the next phase will be”. The Portuguese mentioned changes in the business model, with 'blockbusters' expected to fail at the box office, cancellation of films and the dilemma of 'streaming '.“No one really knows what to invest in and under what conditions to invest, and now contracts also change the approach to content production.” Afonso Salcedo, lighting artist, who worked on the new Disney film “Wish – The Power of Desires”, considers that the strikes were difficult but important, at a time when it is not yet clear to what extent AI will affect the industry. “The agreements will last three years so I think it is a good step to see what it is like that the technologies will work in the coming years”, he indicated, noting that the animation segment will have to renegotiate the contract in 2024. “It will be interesting to see what will happen, if we are going to negotiate protections against Artificial Intelligence”, stated Afonso Salcedo. “Maybe, next year, we will get into these fights with the studios again.” The vote on the agreement reached between the SAG-Aftra union and the studios runs until December 5th. The results will be tabulated and published on the same day. — adherents, 2d ago

new Ralph Ranalli (Intro): Welcome to the Harvard Kennedy School PolicyCast. I’m your host, Ralph Ranalli. When ChatGPT and other generative AI tools were released to the public late last year, it was as if someone had opened the floodgates on a thousand urgent questions that just weeks before had mostly preoccupied academics, futurists, and science fiction writers. Now those questions are being asked by many of us—teachers, students, parents, politicians, bureaucrats, citizens, businesspeople, and workers. What can it do for us? What will it do to us? Will it take our jobs? How do we use it in a way that’s both ethical and legal? And will it help or hurt our already-distressed democracy? Thankfully, my guest today, Kennedy School Lecturer in Public Policy Bruce Schneier has already been thinking a lot about those questions, particularly the last one. Schneier, a public interest technologist, cryptographer, and internationally-known internet security specialist whose newsletter and blog are read by a quarter million people, says that AI’s inexorable march into our lives and into our politics is likely to start with small changes like AI’s helping write policy and legislation. The future, however, could hold possibilities that we have a hard time wrapping our current minds around—like AIs creating political parties or autonomously fundraising and generating profits to back political parties or causes. Overall, like a lot of other things, it’s likely to be a mixed bag of the good and the bad. The important thing, he says, is to using regulation and other tools to make sure that AIs are working for us—and even paying us for the privilege and not just for Big Tech companies—a hard lesson we’ve already learned through our experience with social media. He joins me today. — harvard.edu, 2d ago

new Bondar: Many organisations are somewhere along the path of their digital transformation journey. Digital transformation touches the customer, the back office and everything in between. This means that digital trust is now part of the equation in the way an organisation interacts with its stakeholders. Taking a comprehensive and aggressive view of the vulnerabilities and potential points of trust loss in each of these ‘user stories’ becomes essential. To identify where bets should be made and where trust is most fragile and at greatest risk, ask what is most meaningful to your stakeholders and thus likely most important to protect. Data privacy and protection, a strong cyber security posture, a highly intuitive ability to digitally and seamlessly engage with stakeholders in a variety of ways, including in the metaverse in the near future, and providing transparency when things go awry and breaches occur, are some of the key things that stakeholders expect and where bets should be made. — Financier Worldwide, 2d ago

new Primarily in the form of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) entered the collective mind in 2023. In fact, Collins Dictionary recently named ‘AI’ as its Word of the Year, showing how far these burgeoning technologies have captured wider public interest. Experts expect generative AI to add a staggering £3.7 trillion in economic value from a combination of specific use cases in the coming years. However, the developments within AI are bound to have some adverse effects on cybersecurity, the beginnings of which we are already witnessing. Social engineering attacks will become easier and faster because (cyber)criminals no longer need deep technical know-how to execute them. Document forgery, especially digitally generated images of physical documents, is likely to become easier than ever before with accurate information harder to spot. To combat these AI-aided advances of cybercriminals, organisations will need to leverage AI themselves to stay one step ahead. — Financial IT, 2d ago

new Our tech journey started with the goal of providing thoughtful solutions, and through a combination of constant feedback from industry partners, passionate users, market research, and more, we’ve been able to grow and adapt. This ability to listen was crucial as we emerged from a systemic shock that was the pandemic. Now in a post-pandemic hybrid environment, our users are asking for efficiency and flexibility. They are wanting innovation and compatibility. That and the booming 3D app scene across different industries, the metaverse, and gaming, contributed to many aspects of the ThinkVision 27 3D monitor. — TechRadar, 2d ago

new ...“Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals for Business Leaders: Up to Date With Generative AI” by I Almeida is a user-friendly guide attuned to non-technical leaders. It breaks down complex AI concepts into easily digestible chapters. Almeida covers AI’s evolution, data management, machine learning, deep learning, and model selection, and culminates in Generative AI insights. This book equips leaders with practical AI knowledge through a structured rubric, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of AI principles. The focused lessons on Generative AI shed light on its value, applications, and challenges, enabling leaders to envision its impact on businesses. With a practical assignment, Almeida encourages real-world application, fostering critical thinking. This book serves as a valuable resource, entitling leaders to steer through AI’s transformative potential in their organizations. — Zephyrnet, 2d ago

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new Exhibit A is Amara’s law, named for scientist, researcher and former President of the Institute for the Future Roy Amara. He is best known for saying, “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.” Boy howdy, does that ever apply to digital technologies in general and artificial intelligence specifically. AI may change the world — curing cancer, reversing climate change or taking all our jobs while creating a bunch more new ones — but mostly in the outbound years and decades. In the near term, it creates shadows for us to worry about, plan around and get distracted by even as we experiment and put it to work.In many respects, GenAI represents a victory lap for Moore’s law, based on Intel co-founder Gordon Moore’s formulation about the exponential growth of computational prowess. Originally coined in 1965 around the doubling of transistors on microchips every couple of years, it bumped up against the physical limits of silicon-based technologies. As AI models grow massively in size, from millions to billions and even trillions of parameters, the underlying hardware continues to keep pace even as margins narrow. Chip maker Nvidia, with its combination of advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs) that are optimized for AI tasks, reaches beyond transistor density in pushing the upward limits in the exponential increase in computational power.Not far behind, but perhaps in a supporting role, is Metcalfe’s law. Named for Ethernet inventor Robert Metcalfe, it suggests that the value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of its users. When the campaign for digital government was young, broadband penetration reached 51 percent — giving advocates the opportunity to claim that government could then serve a “digital majority.” As of last year, that number has reached 90 percent. The stakes are high for the remaining 10 percent, often characterized as underserved communities including low-income and racialized populations along with people who have chosen not to engage in a connected world. By extension of Metcalfe’s law, more user interactions contribute to AI’s knowledge, which relies on iterative feedback for fine-tuning and improvement. The absence of marginalized voices is deafening to generative models. They cannot be trained with what isn’t there, increasing the risk of unconscious bias and the skewing of results. — GovTech, 2d ago

new The cautious yet optimistic adoption of these technologies by cities like Boston and states like New Jersey and California signals a significant shift in the public-sector landscape.The journey from skepticism to the beginnings of strategic implementation reflects a growing recognition of the transformative potential of AI for public good. From enhancing public engagement through sentiment analysis and accessibility to optimizing government operations and cybersecurity, generative AI is not just an auxiliary tool but a catalyst for a more efficient, inclusive and responsive government.However, this journey is not without its challenges. The need for transparent and accountable technologies, responsible usage, constant vigilance against potential misuse, and the importance of maintaining a human-centric approach in policymaking are reminders that technology is a tool to augment human capabilities, not replace them.With responsible experimentation and a commitment to continuous learning, governments can harness the power of generative AI to reshape how they deliver public services. The future of governance is being rewritten, and it's up to us to ensure that this story is one of progress, inclusivity and enhanced public welfare.Beth Simone Noveck is a professor at Northeastern University, where she directs the Burnes Center for Social Change and its partner projects, the GovLab and InnovateUS. She is core faculty at the Institute for Experiential AI. Beth also serves as chief innovation officer for the state of New Jersey. Beth’s work focuses on using AI to reimagine participatory democracy and strengthen governance, and she has spent her career helping institutions incorporate more participatory and open ways of working. — GovTech, 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. 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new He pointed to the real-world example of this disparity in the digital equity space. While Denver’s digital equity needs are primarily centered around affordability of Internet service, other parts of the state face affordability and connectivity issues.Because of the collaborative relationships he built at the local level, Edinger feels well positioned to work with municipalities to advance technology use in different areas — including expanding connectivity and developing AI policy.Another major area he plans to focus on is accessibility. The state’s work in this space so far has included the launch of the Aira tool for Coloradans with low vision and a pilot program to help state workers better serve individuals with disabilities using VR, but there is more work to be done. Accessibility across state government is a critical piece to ensuring all constituents are served equitably, he said.And although Edinger expects emerging technologies to continue to impact government, he also underlined the importance of effective enterprise management systems. The technology working behind the scenes is an important foundation for any future innovation, he said.At the heart of Edinger’s vision for OIT is the people — employees and constituents alike. Empowering employees through things like process improvements, Lean, and other technology-enabled advances is the best way to make state government better, he said.“I will just say I am confident that investing in people and unlocking their potential is the way we will get there,” he said.The brief period of overlap between Edinger and Neal-Graves has helped enable a smooth transition for OIT to prepare the agency for future work under Edinger’s leadership. As Neal-Graves recently told Government Technology, the future for OIT is bright. He expects the state to continue advancing in digital government and digital equity. — GovTech, 2d ago

new Wasted is a hard-hitting and humbling reminder that it's time to shift our perspective and open our eyes to the reality of our trashed planet in this new era of the Anthropocene. We have forgotten the undeniable truth that waste has an inextricable connection to our daily lives and the well-being of our societies. Solutions to tackle this blight exist in plain sight, so why are we wasting opportunities to make change? Wasted aims to inspire action across business, policy and individuals to clean up our communities, cities and natural habitats and create healthy, thriving economies. — eco-business.com, 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

new Most importantly, the RISE grant helped Northeastern purchase its simulators, which include a birth simulator, a pediatric simulator and two adult simulators. Using the simulators students can do everything from listen to heartbeats and breathing sounds to insert a catheter and their patients are even able to talk to them and answer questions.Instructors shared that the simulators are invaluable because they help students grow their confidence and figure out what they still need to learn while realizing just how much they already know. Plus, it's a great place for students to apply what they've learned in the classroom.Nursing students commented that the simulators help make them more comfortable, teach them time management, provide valuable hands-on experience outside of the classroom and allow them to work on their critical thinking skills."I like simulation because it is a place for me to make errors and not have to worry about killing the patients," Brandon Williams said.Before watching a demonstration of the birth simulator, the group heard from Jennifer Garcia, a student who benefited from the RISE grant and in May will be graduating with an RN (Registered Nursing) degree. From California, she was working a dead-end job when her sister was accepted into NJC's program and encouraged her to enroll. After taking a job at Sterling Regional MedCenter as an inventory associate to make sure that healthcare was right for her, she fell in love almost immediately and went to work earning her CNA degree."Being from out of state it's been very difficult for me," Garcia said, explaining that the cost for her to attend Northeastern is much higher than a student who has lived here all of their life. "I wasn't sure I would be able to afford it and then came the RISE grant. It just lifted this great burden off me and I was able to focus all of my time and attention into preparing my skills.""I am very grateful to the RISE grant for everything it has given me because I feel that I have a purpose," Garcia added, sharing that she plans to work in the community when she graduates.Next, Giacomini shared how for years, she and Brower discussed how they could partner with students coming in, who often come from a country where they were a veterinarian or a doctor but now they need to get the skills and credentials to be able to work in the United States. Through the RISE grant, they were able to remove the financial barrier for some of the students and it also helped them create an integrated education and training program.Northeastern found a cohort of students whose language proficiency was just enough that they could have a basic conversation but they needed language skills specific to a CNA, which they got through a customized English training that was developed. The college also worked with them on workforce preparation skills like communication, time management, learning cultural differences, etc."It was great to finally pilot this program that we'd been trying for so long to get together," Giacomini said, adding that now those students are recruiting others to the CNA program.Next, was the simulation, which involved a pregnant woman who came in stable but started deteriorating with her heart rate and blood pressure showing signs of distress and her oxygen level dropping. She then experienced an eclamptic seizure due to high blood pressure and when the mother awakened it was determined she was in labor. The mother went on to deliver a healthy baby girl, who was examined for any problems and vaccinated.After the simulation, the group heard from Shelly Griffith, CEO of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, one of Northeastern's main clinical sites for both nursing and CNA students."We rely heavily on (NJC) to help train CNAs, individuals who are looking to pursue an entry point into the medical field," she said. "The beauty of NJC is they have been able to flex some schedules and be able to accommodate those who may need to be working full-time while they are looking to grow their career options."NJC's program is especially critical given the shortage of healthcare workers. Griffith shared Eben Ezer has a need for 20 CNAs right now,"What's happening is the demand for our service is significant and so people are having to go on a wait list, which means that many people, their needs are not being met because nursing homes throughout the rural communities are not able to meet that need because of limited staffing levels," she explained.Following her remarks, guests had a chance to try out the simulators themselves.The day ended with a panel discussion that included Tamara Durbin, executive director of Northeast Colorado BOCES; Kyle Stumpf, Superintendent of Holyoke School District; Danielle Ongart, Executive Director of Colorado Department of Education's Student Pathways; and Misti Ruthven, Director of Education and Training Innovation for the Office of Governor Polis.They talked about the importance of career connected learning as it benefits both students and the economy by opening students' eyes to career opportunities they might want to consider. Stumpf mentioned the success of his district's internship program.The group also talked about some of the barriers that exist to providing this, the biggest being cost, especially in northeast Colorado where it costs a lot to transport students from their school to another school that offers the program they're interested in. There is also the challenge of trying to ensure all students have equitable access. Durbin pointed out that students who live in northeast Colorado need to have the same opportunities available to them as those on the Front Range.During a question and answer session with the audience, Trae Miller, executive director of the Logan County Economic Development Corporation, pointed out that internships and apprenticeships sound great but the state requirements that go into those and the reporting aspects create a barrier for businesses to participate in those programs. He also shared that students need help with basic skills such as showing up on time and learning how to take instruction.Ongart suggested there needs to be a regional entity in place to help students and businesses navigate this, so it doesn't all fall on the district or the business, and Stumpf mentioned his district teaches a class an hour a day with all of those skills and they also provide businesses with funding to help offset the costs of doing an internship.State Sen. Byron Pelton asked why the state is reinventing the wheels with apprenticeships, instead of learning from what's in place now. He said his frustration with recent legislation regarding apprenticeships is "you're going to have a lot of outside forces that are going to try to do their best to send it one way or the other when we need to just worry about the entire workforce, not just a little part of it; we need to worry about the entire workforce." Pelton pointed out in two years, half of Colorado's electrical trade will be retiring, "so we've got to get more people in there," he commented.He also said would like for time in college courses to count toward credit for both college and high school, which he plans to introduce a bill to require."We realize the importance of apprenticeships and we have challenges in trying to determine those opportunities for youth in high schools and have that be seamless for them," Durbin said, adding that it's something they are working on.©2023 Journal-Advocate, Sterling, Colo. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. — GovTech, 2d ago