--- The innovation program that helps African leaders leverage data tools to achieve legacy goals --- Today, we’re talking about the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative or AMALI, which helps African city leaders reach legacy goals and improve local governance. In particular, we’ll talk about the AMALI Data Program, which provides direct coaching …

--- How can data storytelling improve health outcomes and save lives? The Lung Health Dashboard offers one example. --- Today’s episode explores how effective data storytelling connects the public with life-saving research, using the Lung Health Dashboard as an example. This project a collaboration between GovEx and the Johns Hopkins BREATHE Center…

--- According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, transportation accounts for 28% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. For short trips, flying is much more carbon-intensive than rail or bus travel. At Johns Hopkins, faculty members travel the most of all affiliate types, producing more than double the emissions of administrative employees and…

--- The GovExperts is a Data Points mini-series spotlighting the brilliant minds at GovEx who are shaping the future of public sector data work. Today we’re talking to Vidushani Jayalal, who works with cities in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. She talks about the importance of thinking not just about how data works, but about how …

--- The GovExperts is a Data Points mini-series spotlighting the brilliant minds at GovEx who are shaping the future of public sector data work. Today we’re talking to Dr. Bertran de Lis, GovEx’s Director of Research and Analytics, about her path from astrophysics to data science, what it means for cities to adopt a “Data-Driven Culture,” and her g…

From LexisNexis to Elevate and from acquisitions to investments, the abridged listing of eDiscovery merger, acquisition, and investment (M&A+I) events seeks to consolidate and highlight key eDiscovery-related investment events and corresponding event dates, company involvement, and known event investment amounts. The post An Abridged Look at the Bu…

--- How well do cities communicate with data? What opportunities are they missing? --- GovEx Senior Research Manager Dr. Jacquie Greiff and Senior Researcher Chance Carter address these questions and more in their recent analysis of 2023 State of the City speeches. Their key finding: While mayors often illustrate progress by referencing data, they …

The Dr. Seuss story "Too Many Daves" is about a family with too many children, all named Dave, and how it becomes difficult for the parents to keep track of and distinguish between them. Similarly, in the digital media realm of eDiscovery, there may be too many voices sharing non-substantive information, making it difficult for professionals to dis…

--- The GovExperts is a Data Points mini-series spotlighting the brilliant minds at GovEx who are shaping the future of public sector data work. Today we’re chatting with Dr. Jessica Arenda, GovEx’s Instructional Designer. She helps us understand what makes adult learning experiences engaging and effective, how to connect with city leaders, and how…

--- Outgoing GovEx Executive Director Amy Edwards Holmes reflects on a momentous year for cities and data --- While the characters in Dr. Strangelove, referenced in the title of this episode, grappled with the invention of the atomic bomb, cities in recent years have only tentatively explored the potential of artificial intelligence to benefit resi…

The eDiscovery Processes and Tasks listing may be helpful in planning and consummating business and technology engagements related to the discipline of eDiscovery. The processes and tasks highlighted in the listing are not all-inclusive and represent only one of the myriads of approaches to eDiscovery.The post The Workstream of eDiscovery: Consider…

--- In this episode of Data Points, GovEx’s Meg Burke sits down with Tessa Cushman, the Food Access and Systems Coordinator in Adams County, Colorado and a Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellow, to discuss Cushman’s experience putting the Food System Resilience Planning Guide, which GovEx created in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center f…

The Cyber Law Toolkit is a critical online resource for legal professionals navigating the intersection of cyber operations and international law. With new real-world examples and updated national positions, the Toolkit provides a collaborative platform for interpreting legal frameworks in the digital age.The post Cyber Law Toolkit: An Interactive …

--- In partnership with Results for America, GovEx helps empower communities to solve problems. --- In the latest episode of Data Points, we get an overview of the Opportunity Accelerator, a recently completed program in support of place-based initiatives focused on economic mobility with the goal of specific, population-level outcomes. Place-based…

--- The GovExperts is the new mini-series from GovEx Data Points spotlighting some of the top minds in public sector data. In our inaugural episode we discuss what generative AI is good at, how cities are interacting with it, and what it means for the workforce. --- We’re chatting with Andrew Nicklin, Senior Research Data Manager at GovEx. Andrew t…

Iowa City and GovEx collaborate to solve a problem: How do you gather ridership data without fares? --- In the latest episode of the Data Points podcast, GovEx and Iowa City staff about collaborative efforts to track bus ridership for a free-fare program aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Iowa City is a participant of the Bloomberg Harvard City Le…

--- GovEx Executive Director Amy Holmes introduces highlights from the organization’s recent event marking the DATA Act’s 10th anniversary --- In the latest episode of GovEx Data Points from the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence, GovEx Executive Director Amy Holmes, a key figure in the passage and implementation of the 2014 DATA Act, refle…

--- The Data Track at Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative helps leaders to the see the people behind city-level data. --- Today, we’re throwing a spotlight on the Data track of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, a collaboration between Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, and GovEx. Laun…

Exploring the double-edged sword of generative AI in the legal domain, this article delves into the world where technology meets copyright and legal ethics. It presents a nuanced analysis of AI's effects on law practice and the conflicts it has sparked in copyright law, highlighting the need for legal adaptation to maintain creative integrity.The p…

--- In this episode, we celebrate Women’s History Month by talking to some of the women who made history by leading the development of the Coronavirus Resource Center, or “CRC.” Launched in January 2020, the CRC became the indispensable source for data about COVID-19 for government officials, academics, journalists, and the public, surpassing 2.5 b…

--- In this episode, we discuss City AI Connect, a global learning community and digital platform for cities to trial and advance the usage of generative artificial intelligence to improve public services. --- Generative AI, powered by advanced machine learning algorithms, has the potential to analyze vast amounts of data to predict trends, helping…

This article delves into an emerging technology trend that could significantly impact eDiscovery practitioners over the next few years. As artificial intelligence advances, new "generative AI" systems show real promise in automating document review processes that still require extensive human effort today. Understanding capabilities and limitations…

This new article highlights transformative developments in artificial intelligence during 2023, spotlighting the emerging achievements and challenges. It underscores the rapid advancement in multimodal AI capabilities, with OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google DeepMind's Gemini at the forefront. It also discusses these technologies' implications for cybersecu…

As part of its coverage of eDiscovery, ComplexDiscovery regularly reports on key cyber, data, and legal discovery business spheres of interest ranging from market size and mergers to business confidence and vendor developments. Today's coverage highlights the 2023 eDiscovery business landscape. It provides reference links to approximately 40 posts …

The December 2023 edition of "5 Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery" covers the transformative world of AI in legal contexts. Leading with a concise analysis of the EU's new Artificial Intelligence Act, this edition provides a comprehensive overview of AI's evolving role in law and ethics. Highlights include insights into new California…

'Striking a Balance: Copyright Protections for Internet Content Used in AI Training Sets' dives into the legal complexities of AI training data. The article examines the balance between technological advancement and copyright protection. It sheds light on the pressing issues faced by AI developers and online content creators, framed within recent l…

'Structured Strategy: Enterprises Plot Plan to Incorporate AI, Boost STPR and Transparency,' delves into the dynamic world of generative AI and its impact across sectors. Discover how Large Language Models are revolutionizing legal tech, financial services, and technology, and explore critical concepts like STPR and XAI that are pivotal in AI's tra…

Explore a concise analysis of the Ukraine conflict as of December 22, 2023, based on expert assessments by the Institute for the Study of War. This comprehensive analysis delves into the current stalemate between Ukrainian and Russian forces, the strategic shifts in military dynamics, the complexities of internal Kremlin politics, and the evolving …

In a landscape reframing with every churn of innovation and policy, 2023 presents a paradoxical blend of triumphs and challenges for corporate social impact, as observed by The Association of Corporate Citizen Professionals (ACCP). Transformation and resilience are themes echoed by leaders navigating the tempest of corporate citizenship, notably wi…

In a significant move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department have jointly released the 2023 Merger Guidelines, marking a crucial update to the frameworks used for reviewing mergers and acquisitions. These guidelines, the product of an extensive two-year public consultation process, aim to better align with the complexities a…

The acquisition of X1 Social Discovery by Pagefreezer represents a significant shift in the landscape of online evidence collection, a move that is set to extend beyond the immediate enhancement of Pagefreezer's capabilities. This strategic decision also signals a pivotal moment for X1, as it refocuses its business strategy towards intensifying inv…

The advent of generative AI technology, marked by the introduction of large language models like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude, has foreshadowed a new era of efficiency in the business sector. These tools offer capabilities that streamline tasks such as email drafting and meeting summarization, presenting both opportunities and challenges, especially…

As the winter chill settles over the Northern Hemisphere, digital nomads — professionals who blend remote work with the freedom of travel — are navigating towards destinations that promise warmth and culture and the digital infrastructure essential for their lifestyle. This year, a small Baltic nation's innovative program highlights the evolving re…

In the latest assessment dated December 15, 2023, the ISW highlights into the evolving dynamics of the Russian offensive in Ukraine. German intelligence reports reveal Russia's intentions to expand its territorial control well beyond the annexed regions through 2024-2026, indicating a strategy of prolonged conflict and strategic expansion. This dev…

Welcome to “Vendor Voices in eDiscovery,” a regular and trusted waypoint within the rapidly changing landscape of eDiscovery. Here, we carefully curate and distill the core essence of recent press releases and articles from selected vendors that are integral to this continually evolving ecosystem. In each Vendor Voices segment, we strive to present…

To combat growing cybercrime, experts like Luke Secrist advise "data fragmentation" - separating sensitive information across multiple encrypted platforms and storage solutions rather than centralizing it. Data fragmentation essentially means compartmentalizing personal data into discrete online accounts and platforms tailored to specific purposes …

In the latest Data Points Podcast from the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University (“GovEx”), GovEx Chief of Staff Dr. Rudy de Leon Dinglas talks to Amy Edwards Holmes, who recently completed her first year as the center’s Executive Director. Amy came to GovEx with years of public service experience in both the non-pr…

In the latest Data Points podcast from the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University (GovEx), GovEx Research Manager Jacquie Greif talks to Justin Elszasz, Chief Data Officer for Baltimore City. Elszasz describes the city’s long-standing partnership with GovEx, including the collaborative development of the ground-break…

Among the lessons many cities learned from the COVID-19 pandemic was that local governments need to be better prepared for disruptions to the food system caused by public health crises and other natural and man-made disasters. To help local leaders address this need, the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) and Johns Hopkins’ Center f…

The past several years have revealed a major shift in the way we relate to our jobs, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing political and civil unrest. Increasingly, the roles of social and emotional wellbeing in the workplace have taken center stage as we negotiate our return to the office. This changing paradigm about our relationship t…