#governance

#governance

Approximately half of employed Americans use AI tools for work, but almost half of them use AI tools not supplied by their business.

Many organizations lack internal policies on generative AI tools, and most employees do not have a formal policy regarding the use of non-company-supplied AI-powered tools. [ more ]

Artificial intelligence was a major topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with world leaders and corporate bosses eager to tap into its potential and address its risks.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made waves at Davos, with Altman discussing OpenAI's governance structure and Nadella emphasizing the importance of good governance in AI development. [ more ]

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie considering a run for NYC Mayor in 2025. [ more ]

Peter Shapiro was a young insurgent elected to the New Jersey General Assembly and later became the first Essex County executive.

Shapiro reformed Essex County's government by decentralizing services, refinancing the pension system, and lowering the property tax rate. [ more ]

The EU-Lebanon deal worth 1 billion Euros sparked outrage in Lebanon for not addressing governance, corruption, and for being seen as selling out the Lebanese people. [ more ]

NumFOCUS facing challenges and changes in governance structure.

PyPI undergoes security audit by Trail of Bits. [ more ]

Exposure to tech is not equal among all communities, highlighted by Gov. Hochul's comment on Bronx youth and computers. [ more ]

Lawmakers in Albany are set to pass a $237 billion state budget with an extension of Mayor Eric Adams' control over New York City schools. [ more ]

Issues between City Council and Mayor's office escalating over new request form for meetings.

City Council Speaker instructs members to ignore the form, citing hindrance to governance. [ more ]

Socialists win Catalan regional elections under President's polarizing amnesty proposal. [ more ]

Closing underused prisons can save California significant money amid other budget cuts. [ more ]

President of Columbia University under renewed pressure for allowing police to dismantle Gaza protest, leading to concerns over academic freedom and governance. [ more ]

Parents express concerns over Mayor Adams' renewed control of city's public schools. [ more ]

Former chairman criticizes National Trust's direction

National Trust accused of undemocratic practices [ more ]

No deadline will be set to compensate victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal, according to the business secretary.

The government is moving quickly to address the IT fiasco and rewrite the wrongs of the scandal.

Setting a deadline for compensation is not a priority, but getting fair compensation and sorting out the governance of the Post Office is critical. [ more ]

Discussion on Ethereum's staking rewards involves governance and monetary policy.

Core Devs' influence and community engagement crucial in Ethereum's governance. [ more ]

Speculation of U.S. regulators approving a bitcoin ETF has sparked bullish sentiment in crypto markets

A proposal to curtail certain activities on the Bitcoin blockchain was abruptly ended by a maintainer of the Bitcoin Core software [ more ]

Privacy landscape is evolving rapidly, impacted by new laws, enforcement, and technological advancements.

Compliance and good governance are vital and interconnected, but fiscal and organizational constraints add complexity to organizations in addressing compliance burdens. [ more ]

Cyber security is essential for businesses and must be aligned with governance from the top down.

Boards need to actively engage and ask the right questions about cyber security to ensure proper protection. [ more ]

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill nullifying Memphis ordinances restricting police activity.

The law prohibits local governments from limiting police actions, overturning Memphis ordinances enacted post-Tyre Nichols' death. [ more ]

Both Ardern and Varadkar resigned as Prime Ministers after several years in office, citing exhaustion and lack of capacity to continue.

Ardern's resignation was tied to low popularity due to issues like affordable housing, while Varadkar recognized potential voter backlash for his party in upcoming elections. [ more ]

Singapore faced multiple scandals in 2023, including corruption, special treatment of ministers, and extramarital affairs

The reputation of clean governance in Singapore has been tarnished and rebuilding it will be challenging [ more ]

The Premier League faced criticism for not reaching a funding deal for the EFL.

Calls were made for transparency and responsibility towards all levels of football. [ more ]

The language of gun violence as a public health crisis has gained traction in liberal America, with calls for harm reduction strategies.

Guns present threats not just to individual bodies, but to the American body politic as well. [ more ]

Platform engineering is crucial for organizations to achieve a more efficient and streamlined digital transformation.

It takes an average of three years for platform engineering to show tangible results, but many organizations struggle for longer. [ more ]

Unnecessary use of salt and sand on stairs and platforms in the absence of snow or ice reflects a city that is inept and inefficient.

Spending a million dollars to make a well-functioning street into a less pleasant eyesore reveals a city with misplaced priorities. [ more ]

Building an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program is crucial for companies as it is listed as a top 5 risk by many general counsel.

The process of building an ESG program includes steps like gaining executive buy-in, establishing governance, and creating a cross-functional ESG team. [ more ]

Lawmakers worldwide are struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of AI technology.

There is still no universal definition for what makes an AI tool an AI tool. [ more ]

India's Smart Cities Mission is considered to be a pilot project and a small-scale initiative with minimal impact.

The mission involves both traditional civic works and high-tech projects, such as improving water supply services and installing GPS on garbage collection vehicles.

The lack of proper governance and decision-making authority of the organizations managing the mission is a concern. [ more ]