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• New Research Tool: “Know More About AI Policy: Introducing AGORA”

  11-12-2024 21:53 via infodocket.com
  From the Emerging Technology Observatory (ETO (a project of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University):
  Today marks the official release of AGORA (AI GOvernance and Regulatory Archive), ETO’s latest tool. Previously in beta, AGORA is a living collection of AI-relevant laws, regulations, standards, and other governance documents from the United States and around the world. Plain-English summaries, thematic tags, and a variety of filters hel
  
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• Report: “South Dakota Library Advocates Say Proposed Cuts Would Be ‘Catastrophic'”

  11-12-2024 16:36 via infodocket.com
  From KELO:
   Library advocates are calling for more attention on South Dakota’s upcoming budget after Gov. Kristi Noem’s recommended budget included cuts to the State Library.
  Many librarians are concerned about the proposed cuts, with just over $1 million is set to be cut from the State Library and almost $1.4 million from federal funds.
  The State Library is responsible for the accreditation of librarians and libraries themselves, providing support for local and s
  
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• Report: “Toronto Public Library Says More Than 4,000 Non-Employees Affected by Cyberattack”

  11-12-2024 13:33 via infodocket.com
  From CTV News:
  A year after a cyberattack brought down systems at the Toronto Public Library (TPL) for months, the results of an investigation into the breach show that thousands of cardholders, donors, and unsuccessful job candidates may have also been affected.
  In a news release issued Monday, the TPL released the results of its investigation into the hack, noting that the potentially compromised data of those 4,100 non-employees stemmed from their “dealings” with the library
  
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