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To use AI tools effectively, local leaders must optimize documents and information for AI, implement guardrails, and rely on human expertise to evaluate risks and benefits.
Traditional mortgage denial metrics may misrepresent racial and ethnic discrimination Traditional mortgage denial metrics don’t control for the creditworthiness of applicants.New data shed light on why some workers prefer non-traditional employment Around 80 percent of self-employed independent contractors prefer their current employment arrangement.DeVos misrepresents the evidence in seeking gainful employment deregulation Gainful employment regulations protect students from exploitation by institutions that do not provide meaningful educational opportunities.Improving the disaster aid application process will ensure victims aren’t left behind Applying for government assistance after a disaster can be a complicated and confusing process.The rebounding mortgage market, in three charts Three data tools provide a glimpse into how the mortgage market has evolved since the 2008 housing crisis.States are looking beyond the juvenile justice system to address school truancy In crafting truancy policies, some states are acknowledging barriers to attending school and finding promising alternatives to punishment.