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Are you looking for a course to teach your team to use AI responsibly? Concerned about the risks presented by AI use? Microassist has an online course to educate your team. Online AI in Government Responsible Use and Risk Awareness Course. Meets Texas' HB 3512 Education Requirements. @TexasDIR Certified microassist.com/landing-pages/…

When “The Devil Made Me Do It” Is Not a Defense: Lessons in AI Governance and Organizational Oversight from an SDNY Decision sidley.com/en/insights/ne…

Automation can flag PDF accessibility issues. It cannot decide whether a document works for real users. Tags, titles, language settings, and contrast checks are a start. Manual review confirms reading order, alt text quality, form behavior, and screen reader usability. That difference matters.

Everyone now has access to free AI image and video generation. This year's April Fools posts were just as bad as ever. Ethan Mollick noticed it. The bottleneck was never the tools. It was the ideas. "AI has democratized production, but it cannot democratize taste." For anyone in learning design or communications, the constraint was never capability. It was always the quality of the thinking behind it. That has not changed. No model release will fix it. oneusefulthing.org/p/claude-dispa…

96% of developers report distrusting AI-generated code. 61% say it "looks correct but isn't reliable." Both figures are from a Sonar industry survey released this week. This is why AI governance policy needs teeth, not just guidelines. Read the full survey: tfir.io/ai-coding-has-… Does your current team or project have a formal policy for reviewing AI-generated code, or is it currently left to individual judgment?

Successful training leaders look beyond content alone. They balance operational urgency, budgets, procurement constraints, and partner capability. That is the focus of a new article by our COO, Donald Twining, on what we call The Training Crucible, and why training programs succeed or stall. microassist.com/learning-dispa…

Microassist's AI in Texas State Government: Responsible Use and Risk Awareness is now DIR-certified for FY25-26. Built to support the AI awareness training requirement under HB 3512. microassist.com/landing-pages/…

Spreading joy this holiday season! Our incredible volunteers from the DFPS Child Advocacy Board teamed up to shop for Christmas presents for kids in care Beaumont! #FosterCare #ChristmasMagic 📹 ow.ly/qwHV50XCRaa

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AI is changing L&D, but the most innovative teams use it to augment craft, not replace it. In our October Learning Dispatch, we share practical ways we apply AI today, a one-minute video on making compliance training effective, and a quick PowerPoint tip to fix accessible reading order. Plus, five curated reads worth your time. Subscribe to get the next issue in your inbox: microassist.com/about/newslett…

Enhance your agency’s digital accessibility with Microassist’s specialized training for government teams. In this session, Kevin and Leslie—experienced accessibility instructors—provide a comprehensive overview of legal requirements, user needs, and practical techniques for ensuring accessible Word, PowerPoint, PDF documents, and videos. Gain actionable strategies, downloadable resources, and insights for IT, compliance, communications, HR, and leadership. Empower your organization to meet accessibility standards and serve all constituents effectively. Check out Microassist's Digital Accessibility Training at microassist.com/landing-pages/…

2024 VPAT Guide | Voluntary Product Accessibility Template microassist.com/digital-access…

A web accessibility audit should be comprehensive, standards-based, and actionable. Too many audits stop at identifying issues instead of providing a report that drives real change. Our Web Accessibility Audit Buyer’s Guide helps leaders choose the right approach to improve compliance, reduce risk, and enhance usability. microassist.com/digital-access…

How People Use ChatGPT from @OpenAI nber.org/system/files/w…

Think Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol “One mark of a great mind,” Walter Isaacson said, “is the willingness to change it.”

Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are ready for the next technology leap. A new report reveals an "AI divide" across the US. While DC emerges as a major AI hub, many regions lack the talent & infrastructure to compete. This has big implications for government & business. brookings.edu/articles/mappi…

If you are in the accessibility space, you likely knew the warm, generous spirit of David Dauber. Consider giving to support his family. Fundraiser by Robin Eckelberry : In Loving Memory of David Dauber gofundme.com/f/dave-dauber

Choosing the right web accessibility audit provider is not simple. Our Buyer’s Guide shows you what to look for and how to compare providers. microassist.com/digital-access…

What is a VPAT? Why is it critical to have one for your product? microassist.com/digital-access…