Pittsburgh’s municipalities have used public algorithmic systems to make decisions ranging from children’s safety to policing. A task force from a local cybersecurity institute wants to make sure it’s ethical. The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security just published the first report from its Pittsburgh Task Force on Public Algorithms. Formed… Read More »
Oregon police will soon be unable to pull over motorists solely because they have a burnt out headlight, tail light or brake light, in a bill advocates say will cut down on frivolous stops of people of color. Senate Bill 1510, passed out of the Oregon House on a 34-24 vote after lengthy debate Thursday.… Read More »
The UK could lawfully launch “defensive” cyber attacks against countries which threaten critical national infrastructure, attorney general Suella Braverman has said. Attorney General Suella Braverman. Photo by Oli Scarff – WPA Pool/Getty Images In her speech at Chatham House, Braverman said she believes “that we can and should be clearer about the types of disruptive… Read More »
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed into a law sweeping property insurance legislation that creates a $2 billion reinsurance fund and rewrites rules on coverage denials and attorney fees, in a move to stabilize rising costs and insurer losses. DeSantis, a Republican, announced the bill signings in a statement that… Read More »
Atlanta, GA– Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced 40 appointments to various boards, commissions, and councils. State Board of Pharmacy James “Jim” Bracewell is the President and CEO of the Bracewell Group Ltd. In 2014, Governor Nathan Deal appointed Bracewell to serve as the consumer member on the State Board of Pharmacy where he served until… Read More »