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Civic Hacknight #468: BDO Canada + Civictech Toronto Can Turn Policy into Code using GenAI

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Topic: BDO Canada + Civictech Toronto Can Turn Policy into Code using GenAI

At BenCon 2024, BDO Canada and Civictech Toronto presented two groundbreaking projects that harness Generative AI to turn public policy into actionable code. Their initiatives, part of the Policy2Code Prototyping Challenge, focus on using GenAI to simplify and streamline the implementation of U.S. public benefits programs. BDO’s "PolicyPulse" showcased an Method that compares existing policy code with legislative intent, while Civictech Toronto's "SSI/SSDI POMS Translator" aimed to clarify complex Social Security regulations for easier navigation. Together, these projects illustrate the transformative potential of technology in enhancing public service delivery and accessibility.

Speakers:

Alexander Chen - Data Scientist/CivicTech Enthusiast/Cook

(David) Yuan XU - A curious technology person trying to transfer private sector domain knowledge to public sector.

Agenda:

  • 7:00-7:20 = Welcome and Introductions

  • 7:20-7:50 = Presentation and Q&A/discussion

  • 7:50-9:00 = Breakout groups

Code of Conduct:

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About Us:

  • Our weekly civic tech hacknights bring together Torontonians (designers, coders, urban planners, government staff, mappers, policy-makers, students, communications strategists, community organizers, and more) who share an interest in making Toronto more responsive, prosperous, sustainable, and equitable through design, tech, and data. Come and be part of it!

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Civic Hacknight #468: BDO Canada + Civictech Toronto Can Turn Policy into Code using GenAI

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Civic Tech Toronto

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Online

Link available to attendees

Topic: BDO Canada + Civictech Toronto Can Turn Policy into Code using GenAI

At BenCon 2024, BDO Canada and Civictech Toronto presented two groundbreaking projects that harness Generative AI to turn public policy into actionable code. Their initiatives, part of the Policy2Code Prototyping Challenge, focus on using GenAI to simplify and streamline the implementation of U.S. public benefits programs. BDO’s "PolicyPulse" showcased an Method that compares existing policy code with legislative intent, while Civictech Toronto's "SSI/SSDI POMS Translator" aimed to clarify complex Social Security regulations for easier navigation. Together, these projects illustrate the transformative potential of technology in enhancing public service delivery and accessibility.

Speakers:

Alexander Chen - Data Scientist/CivicTech Enthusiast/Cook

(David) Yuan XU - A curious technology person trying to transfer private sector domain knowledge to public sector.

Agenda:

  • 7:00-7:20 = Welcome and Introductions

  • 7:20-7:50 = Presentation and Q&A/discussion

  • 7:50-9:00 = Breakout groups

Code of Conduct:

Check in with us on the Civic Tech Toronto Slack:

About Us:

  • Our weekly civic tech hacknights bring together Torontonians (designers, coders, urban planners, government staff, mappers, policy-makers, students, communications strategists, community organizers, and more) who share an interest in making Toronto more responsive, prosperous, sustainable, and equitable through design, tech, and data. Come and be part of it!

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