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How can municipal gov better use public algorithms? Pitt Cyber has some ideas

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 »

UK gov condones offensive cyber operations in cyberspace

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 »

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs property insurance legislation

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 »

Gov. Kemp Names 40 Appointments

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 »