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OpenTHC<p>How can open source compete with private equity giants for $$$$ government contracts?</p><p>If we want to build more transparent and resilient public systems, we have to figure this out.</p><p>Today, our team published the playbook on how to do it.</p><p><a href="https://openthc.com/blog/2025/210-how-to-sell-open-source-government" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">openthc.com/blog/2025/210-how-</span><span class="invisible">to-sell-open-source-government</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSource</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a></p>
OpenProject<p>How do public institutions manage complex projects while staying in control of their data?</p><p>💡 With <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/OpenProject" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenProject</span></a>. All in one system.</p><p>See how public sector teams across Europe — including the City of Chemnitz, FITKO, and the Brandenburg State Parliament — use OpenProject to collaborate, document outcomes, and work transparently.</p><p>🔗 Read the article: <a href="https://www.openproject.org/blog/public-sector-project-management-case-studies/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">openproject.org/blog/public-se</span><span class="invisible">ctor-project-management-case-studies/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/PublicSector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PublicSector</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DigitalSovereignty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalSovereignty</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSource</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/ProjectManagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProjectManagement</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/PMFlex" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PMFlex</span></a></p>
Top Tech Tidbits ♿<p>Title II Today: Compliance &amp; Accessibility Insights for Monday, July 14, 2025 - Volume 105<br><a href="https://title2.info/newsletter-07-14-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">title2.info/newsletter-07-14-2</span><span class="invisible">025/</span></a></p><p>🏛️ The Month's News in Title II Compliance<br>A Pneuma Solutions Publication<br><a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/TitleII" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TitleII</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/Title2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Title2</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/ADACompliance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ADACompliance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/DigitalAccessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalAccessibility</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/WCAG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WCAG</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/WCAG21" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WCAG21</span></a>#A11y <a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.toptechtidbits.com/tags/PublicSector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PublicSector</span></a></p><p>Title II Today: Compliance &amp; Accessibility Insights. The world's leading ADA Title II Compliance publication.</p><p>Subscribers: 4,342 🔢️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.</p>
andrecatta<p>Today we got covered by institutional press: “Presenting Relaia, a Spin-off of the University of Bologna Promoting Smarter, More Participatory Cities” — UniboMagazine <a href="https://magazine.unibo.it/archivio/2025/07/08/presenting-relaia-a-spin-off-of-the-university-of-bologna-promoting-smarter-more-participatory-cities" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">magazine.unibo.it/archivio/202</span><span class="invisible">5/07/08/presenting-relaia-a-spin-off-of-the-university-of-bologna-promoting-smarter-more-participatory-cities</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/communityintelligence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>communityintelligence</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/responsibleai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>responsibleai</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/artificialintelligence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>artificialintelligence</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/urban" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>urban</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/rural" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rural</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/govtech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>govtech</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/startup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>startup</span></a></p>
Josir Gomes<p>Quanto o Brasil gasta com Big Techs e fornecedores de tecnologia estrangeira? Mapeamento inédito da USP com a UnB revela que só com o valor gasto nos últimos meses, seria possível bancar toda a estrutura, corpo docente, e gastos totais da UnB por quatro anos e meio. Ou ainda pagar durante um ano inteiro, bolsas CAPES/CNPq para todos os pós-graduandos do país, bolsistas ou não.</p><p>📘 Em Contratos, Códigos e Controle: A influência das Big Techs no Estado Brasileiro, apontamos como algoritmos, contratos e infraestruturas digitais estão moldando o presente e o futuro das políticas públicas no Brasil. Este novo estudo mergulha nas relações entre grandes empresas de tecnologia e o Estado brasileiro, revelando como a soberania digital e o interesse público estão sendo negociados (ou colocados em risco) por trás de códigos e acordos tecnológicos.</p><p>Acesse o relatório pelo link: <a href="https://bit.ly/contratos-big-techs" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">bit.ly/contratos-big-techs</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://bolha.us/tags/bigtechs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bigtechs</span></a> <a href="https://bolha.us/tags/govtech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>govtech</span></a> <a href="https://bolha.us/tags/SoberaniaDigital" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SoberaniaDigital</span></a></p>
N Jay Sorensen<p>AI can draft, but it shouldn’t decide. 🤖 One misstep in a message can cost leaders trust. Use GenAI to support your strategy—don’t outsource your voice. Verify data. Stay human. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Leadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Leadership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AIethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AIethics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PublicSector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PublicSector</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://hbr.org/2025/05/why-ceos-should-think-twice-before-using-ai-to-write-messages" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hbr.org/2025/05/why-ceos-shoul</span><span class="invisible">d-think-twice-before-using-ai-to-write-messages</span></a></p>
Mike Gifford, CPWA<p>Anyone have a list of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Dutch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dutch</span></a> government domains. Is there a repository of domains that they use for popular government sites? </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalGov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalGov</span></a> </p><p>This is a question for the next <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WebAlmanac" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebAlmanac</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibility</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NL</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Netherlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Netherlands</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TheNetherlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TheNetherlands</span></a></p>
Mike Gifford, CPWA<p>I want a better list of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Irish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Irish</span></a> government domains. Is there a repository of domains that they use for popular government sites? </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalGov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalGov</span></a> </p><p>This is a question for the next <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WebAlmanac" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebAlmanac</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibility</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ireland</span></a></p>
knoppix<p>U.S. House bans WhatsApp on staff devices, labeling it a “high-risk” app over data security concerns. 🚫 </p><p>Use remains allowed on personal phones, but not in secure areas 🔐.</p><p>WhatsApp disputes the move, citing end-to-end encryption.</p><p>How secure do you think WhatsApp really is? 🤔</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://infosec.exchange/@BleepingComputer" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>BleepingComputer</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-house-bans-whatsapp-on-staff-devices-over-security-concerns/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu</span><span class="invisible">rity/us-house-bans-whatsapp-on-staff-devices-over-security-concerns/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Privacy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Security" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Security</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CyberSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WhatsApp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WhatsApp</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Encryption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Encryption</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DataProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DataProtection</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechPolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TechPolicy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Infosec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Infosec</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>US</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Meta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Meta</span></a></p>
Winbuzzer<p>How OpenAI's $200M New DoD Deal Shatters its "Partnership" with Microsoft</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenAI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Microsoft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Microsoft</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Partnership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Partnership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DoD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DoD</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AIEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AIEthics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BigTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BigTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CloudComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CloudComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NationalSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NationalSecurity</span></a></p><p><a href="https://winbuzzer.com/2025/06/19/how-openais-200m-new-dod-deal-shatters-its-partnership-with-microsoft-xcxwbn/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">winbuzzer.com/2025/06/19/how-o</span><span class="invisible">penais-200m-new-dod-deal-shatters-its-partnership-with-microsoft-xcxwbn/</span></a></p>
Michael Downey 🧢<p>🧢 🇺🇳 :freesoftware: <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://floss.social/@bzg" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>bzg</span></a></span> from <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://social.numerique.gouv.fr/@numerique_gouv" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>numerique_gouv</span></a></span> introduces the <a href="https://floss.social/tags/UN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UN</span></a> <a href="https://floss.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSource</span></a> Week community to the <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://floss.social/@bluehats" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>bluehats</span></a></span> initiative for public servants who advocate for <a href="https://floss.social/tags/FreeSoftware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeSoftware</span></a>. </p><p>Learn more and join us: <a href="https://bluehats.world" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">bluehats.world</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://floss.social/tags/UnitedNations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnitedNations</span></a> <a href="https://floss.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://floss.social/tags/FOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FOSS</span></a> <a href="https://floss.social/tags/FLOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FLOSS</span></a></p>
Jessica Bennet<p>OpenAI lands $200M deal with the U.S. Defense Department!</p><p>The one-year pilot program will explore how AI can streamline admin tasks and boost cybersecurity. This marks OpenAI’s first project under its new “OpenAI for Government” arm, expanding its footprint in national security and public sector innovation.</p><p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-17/openai-snags-200-million-contract-with-us-defense-department" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bloomberg.com/news/articles/20</span><span class="invisible">25-06-17/openai-snags-200-million-contract-with-us-defense-department</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenAI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DefenseTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DefenseTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Innovation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Innovation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a></p>
Winbuzzer<p>AI.GOV: Trump's Secret Plan to Accelerate Federal Use of AI</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPolitics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenAI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Google" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Google</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BigTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BigTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GSA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GSA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ai_gov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ai_gov</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NationalSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NationalSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AIEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AIEthics</span></a></p><p><a href="https://winbuzzer.com/2025/06/11/ai-gov-trumps-secret-plan-to-accelerate-federal-ai-xcxwbn/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">winbuzzer.com/2025/06/11/ai-go</span><span class="invisible">v-trumps-secret-plan-to-accelerate-federal-ai-xcxwbn/</span></a></p>
Zammad<p>💡 How Munich is building better digital public services with Zammad</p><p>Digital forms alone do not create a positive digital experience for citizens. What’s often missing is clear and consistent communication.</p><p>The City of Munich is tackling this challenge head-on. With Zammad, every request becomes part of a smarter, more connected process. Read the full article: <a href="https://zammad.com/en/blog/public-services-with-zammad" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">zammad.com/en/blog/public-serv</span><span class="invisible">ices-with-zammad</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalTransformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalTransformation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSource</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartCity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SmartCity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CitizenExperience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CitizenExperience</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Zammad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Zammad</span></a></p>
Mike Gifford, CPWA<p>Who here is going to the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UNOpenSourceWeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UNOpenSourceWeek</span></a> in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NYC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NYC</span></a> next week?</p><p>This is a great opportunity to gather in to talk about <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FOSS</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FreeSoftware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeSoftware</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSource</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalPublicGoods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalPublicGoods</span></a></p><p>I hope to meet other open <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> advocates at the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UnitedNations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnitedNations</span></a>. We can accomplish so much more with active collaboration.</p>
Adrie van der Luijt<p>Poorly governed AI could disproportionately harm those who need help the most. As the UK accelerates its investment in AI, the call to action is clear: protect the most vulnerable by transforming AI ethics from an afterthought to a foundational priority. <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23AI" target="_blank">#AI</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23GovTech" target="_blank">#GovTech</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23govdigital" target="_blank">#govdigital</a> <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23AIethics" target="_blank">#AIethics</a><span class="quote-inline"><br><br>RE: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:agxhun7wf2fm3fdfj6zrm33y/post/3lr5xddb2xc2c" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:agxhun7wf2fm3fdfj6zrm33y/post/3lr5xddb2xc2c</a></span><br><br><a href="https://www.workplaceinsights.co.uk/ai-fails-public-services/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">When AI fails the vulnerable: ...</a></p>
Stefan Bohacek<p>An internal IRS report says that 94% of Direct File users rated their experience as "excellent" or "above average".</p><p><a href="https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2025/06/direct-file-beloved-its-users-internal-irs-report-says/405883/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nextgov.com/digital-government</span><span class="invisible">/2025/06/direct-file-beloved-its-users-internal-irs-report-says/405883/</span></a></p><p>(And as the article mentions, even though it's been shut down, it is open-source! <a href="https://github.com/IRS-Public/direct-file" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">github.com/IRS-Public/direct-f</span><span class="invisible">ile</span></a>)</p><p><a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/IRS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IRS</span></a> <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/DirectFile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DirectFile</span></a> <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/taxes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>taxes</span></a> <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/tags/CivicTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CivicTech</span></a></p>
Thoughtworks<p>Agentic AI isn’t sci-fi—it’s here and ready to solve real problems in public sector systems.</p><p>Join Thoughtworks, Google &amp; Mobeus to explore agentic architectures, foundational agents and accelerators that streamline ops and service delivery—even with legacy tech. </p><p>Live session, real impact: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7335577540406706177" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:l</span><span class="invisible">i:activity:7335577540406706177</span></a></p><p><a href="https://toot.thoughtworks.com/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://toot.thoughtworks.com/tags/AgenticAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AgenticAI</span></a> <a href="https://toot.thoughtworks.com/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://toot.thoughtworks.com/tags/PublicSector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PublicSector</span></a> <a href="https://toot.thoughtworks.com/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSource</span></a></p>
Bill H.<p>This week marks eight years I've officially been in government service! To celebrate, I'm releasing my Series Four shirts! </p><p>Due to ongoing budget reductions, only three shirts designs are in this new series. However, they're all available in t-shirt, long-sleeve, and hoodie styles!</p><p>Check 'em out! </p><p><a href="https://billhunt.dev/shop/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">billhunt.dev/shop/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.publicinterest.town/tags/GovPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovPunk</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.publicinterest.town/tags/govtech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>govtech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.publicinterest.town/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>government</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.publicinterest.town/tags/govnerd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>govnerd</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.publicinterest.town/tags/publicinteresttech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>publicinteresttech</span></a></p>
Mach! Den! Staat!<p>Wie transparent ist die Politik in <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://nrw.social/@BundesstadtBonn" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>BundesstadtBonn</span></a></span> ? 🤔 Wir zeigen, wie Open Data &amp; die OParl-Schnittstelle helfen, Stadtentscheidungen nachzuvollziehen! 📊💻</p><p>Entdeckt unser Projekt &amp; erste Analysen zu Bonner Kommunaldaten. Mehr dazu im Blog! 👇<br><a href="https://machdenstaat.de/blog/open-data-aus-bonn-wie-wir-stadtpolitik-transparent-machen-k%C3%B6nnen/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">machdenstaat.de/blog/open-data</span><span class="invisible">-aus-bonn-wie-wir-stadtpolitik-transparent-machen-k%C3%B6nnen/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenData" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenData</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Transparenz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transparenz</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GovTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GovTech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Kommunalpolitik" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Kommunalpolitik</span></a></p>