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Plain Language Definitions – Voting Words and Terms

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What are local, state, and federal elections? There are three different levels of elected office: local offices, state offices, and federal offices. Sometimes, an election will include candidates for just one level of elected office. Other times, you will vote for...

AAPD Statement on White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

Press Release, Technology

For Immediate Release: November 3, 2023 Contact: jdavidson@aapd.com WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday, October 30th, President Biden signed Executive Order (EO) 14109 -Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. This EO focuses on eight key...

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