Official account for IBM Government & Regulatory Affairs and IBM Policy Lab. Tweeting on tech & innovation policy issues. Managed by Adam Pratt & Ashley Bright.
IBM Research joined @WHOSTP director Arati Prabhakar and @NASAEarth yesterday at the #WHDemoDay to showcase our geospatial AI foundation model with NASA. Learn more about the model and how it can help accelerate climate discoveries here: ibm.co/46bJKRr
IBM has always believed that AI used by the federal government must be trusted and responsible. We thank Senators @MarkWarner and @JerryMoran for their bipartisan leadership on the Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2023. Read more here:bit.ly/3QnrK0T
Thank you to the #PaidFamilyLeaveWorkingGroup for your commitment to advancing national paid leave policies. IBM is proud to be among this group and a voice for how to move this critical issue forward.
Supporting American families remains a priority in Congress. That's why the bipartisan #PaidFamilyLeaveWorkingGroup held 6 fact-finding meetings to chart the path forward.
Today, we are announcing our progress toward the next phase — policy recommendations in the coming months.
Paid leave plays a vital role in the lives of @IBM employees and their families. We appreciate @SenFinance@SenateFinance focusing on this critical issue and are committed to working with Congress on solutions. Read our statement for the record: ibm.com/policy/wp-content/up…
IBM Policy Lab co-director @RyanLeeHagemann recently sat down with @SeedAIOrg founder @austincarson to discuss the rapid changes in AI technology and how organizations are approaching the work that’s yet to come. You won’t want to miss this conversation youtube.com/watch?v=H2kBuqVA…
For decades, IBM has been working to expand pathways for Americans to enter tech jobs. Read our new Technology Workforce Playbook by @dnbglobal@lydlo for IBM’s best practices for industry and recommendations for government to help grow our cyber workforce ibm.com/policy/wp-content/up…
It is only together that we will continue to address cyber workforce demands, build long-term workforce capacity, and position all Americans to benefit from the enormous potential of our interconnected future. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth join our call to action!
A hybrid cloud approach is the only realistic way to serve the federal government’s evolving IT infrastructure needs. We applaud Sen. Daines and @SenJackyRosen for introducing the Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act. Read more here: daines.senate.gov/2023/09/21…
Using #AI for deceptive election campaigning not only poses a direct threat to our system of government, it also erodes society’s trust in tech. @IBM welcomes the bipartisan Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act led by @SenAmyKlobuchar: ibm.com/policy/ibm-welcomes-…
ICYMI: IBM and its academic & industry partners have been chosen among the @DeptofDefense's Microelectronics Commons program to establish a semiconductor hub in NY State. Read the statement from IBM CEO & Chairman, @ArvindKrishna: ibm.co/3PqwemM
Today IBM announced a commitment to train 2 million learners in #AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on underrepresented communities. Explore more about the expansion of #IBMSkillsBuild: ibm.co/3EHLTJl
With increasing focus on how tech will transform industries, IBM remains committed to helping Americans get the #skills needed to work alongside new tech like #AI. Read our Technology #Workforce Playbook for IBM’s best practices and policy recommendations ibm.com/policy/technology-wo…
In today’s reality #cybersecurity skills are foundational and more Americans need pathways to
acquire them. IBM is pleased the Office of the National Cyber Director
@kembawalden46 @camilleesq has embraced a skills first approach to fill jobs #NCWESibm.com/policy/ibm-statement…
With increasing focus on how technologies like AI will transform jobs, it’s critical we modernize learning & #workforce development to meet people where they are. @IBM is delighted to see the Senate HELP cmte address these needs with bipartisan support ibm.com/policy/ibm-statement…
IBM applauds @ORDOJ Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon Legislature, and @GovTinaKotek for becoming the 12th state to enact a comprehensive privacy law. #TheOregonConsumerPrivacyAct protects consumer data rights and provides privacy protections over personal data.bit.ly/3O5QiKm
With employees in all 50 states, @IBM understands the importance of providing equitable benefits & believes all US workers deserve access to #paidleave Yesterday, our HR policy lead Jason Kanter spoke with the Bipartisan House Working Group on Paid Leave to share our thoughts
HAPPENING NOW: @SenSchumer joins Tech:NYC, in partnership with @IBM, to addresses a group of New York tech leaders on his framework for the future of AI:
We’re thrilled to see a legislation removing college degree requirements for #cybersecurity jobs advance in the House. A skills-first approach to hiring will help the U.S. close the talent gap and provide pathways to good paying jobs for more Americans.
IBM applauds @SenThomTillis and @ChrisCoons for introducing the #PatentEligibilityRestorationAct restoring predictability in obtaining and enforcing patents in emerging technologies. This bill will strengthen the patent system w/o sacrificing quality and preserve U.S. leadership.
IBM has been a leader in skills first hiring, and today over 50% of our U.S. job postings don't require a 4-year college degree. Now, almost 20% of our U.S. hires join without a degree. Thank you @virginiafoxx@BobbyScott for leading this important hearing
Rethinking the definition of success:
Nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 25 & older don't possess a bachelor’s degree.
Employers are finding that skills-based hiring can broaden their talent pipeline & help them identify qualified workers they would have otherwise overlooked.