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New leadership for local priorities
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About This Trend
Over the past few years, local governments have begun to create new roles with cross-sectoral functions indicating new priorities, including Detroit'sDigital Inclusion Officer, New York'sDirector of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Miami'sChief Heat Officer, and Boston'sDirector of Green Infrastructure. Particularly after COVID, many companies have developed the role ofChief Wellbeing Officer.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
Trend Category:
Politics and Geopolitical Dynamics
Timeframe: Act Now
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