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New York City Unveils AI Action Plan that Develops Rules Framework
artificial intelligence // October 16, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser announced Monday (Oct. 16) the release of the city’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. This comprehensive initiative is the first for a major U.S. city. It will help protect against the potential...

Amazon Gains Juicy Incentives With New Headquarters Locations
Amazon // November 13, 2018

No offense against a great part of New York City, but sometimes it can take a little bit of a push to get people (tourists, mainly) to visit Queens. For Amazon, the encouragement includes $1.525 billion in performance-based direct incentives — part of the package...

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World Bank Says Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Financial Access

March 08, 2024
The global push for digital transformation is gaining momentum, with global institutions increasingly taking part in shaping the landscape. The recent World Bank’s inaugural Global Digital Summit, which convened leaders from government, the private sector and academia, highlights this trend. The three-day conference, held March 5-7, spotlighted the significant impact of digital technologies across various […]

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New York City Unveils AI Action Plan that Develops Rules Framework

October 16, 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser announced Monday (Oct. 16) the release of the city’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. This comprehensive initiative is the first for a major U.S. city. It will help protect against the potential risks of AI while developing tools and knowledge to help […]

Amazon Gains Juicy Incentives With New Headquarters Locations

November 13, 2018
No offense against a great part of New York City, but sometimes it can take a little bit of a push to get people (tourists, mainly) to visit Queens. For...