Month: August 2024
The East Boston Electrical Substation: Lessons for the Future of Environmental Justice During Massachusetts’ Quest for Zero-Emissions
Massachusetts was an early adopter of environmental justice principles. In 2002, the Commonwealth adopted an Environmental Justice Policy, requiring the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to make environmental justice “an integral consideration to the extent applicable and allowable by law.” The policy was updated in 2021, after An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for […]
The Future of AI & Healthcare: Providers and Patients Deserve Seats at the Discussions
In February 2024, Governor Maura Healy signed an Executive Order to establish the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Task Force in Massachusetts. Governor Healy is seeking $100 million in funding, hoping to make Massachusetts “a global leader in Applied AI.” The Task Force will identify potential industry stakeholders and provide recommendations on how Massachusetts can encourage […]
Navigating the Patchwork of Privacy: State Privacy Laws in the Absence of a Federal Framework
As technologies change and internet usage has exploded, the amount of personal and consumer data we provide and generate has significantly increased. Through online activities such as purchases, social media, and even surveys or just clicking on links, companies are collecting data from consumers and using it or selling it. This collection and use of […]