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US House Task Force Releases a "blueprint" for Federal AI Responsibility. The task force engaged with over 100 experts, identifying key findings and recommendations across 15 areas, including government use, data privacy, national security, and education. Key principles include promoting innovation, protecting against risks, empowering government with AI, and keeping humans central to AI policy. The report also delves into complexities like federal preemption of state law concerning AI, highlighting the need for clear definitions and a balanced approach that respects state autonomy while ensuring national consistency. Data privacy is a major concern, given AI's data-driven nature. The report recommends exploring privacy-enhancing technologies and ensuring that privacy laws are technology-neutral. 66 Key Findings and 89 Recommendations are included in the report. 15 Key areas are identified, including government use, data privacy, national security, and education. Key principles include promoting innovation, protecting against risks, empowering government with AI, and keeping humans central to AI policy. Data privacy, national security, research and development, civil rights, education and workforce, intellectual property, content authenticity, open and closed systems, energy usage, small business, agriculture, healthcare, and financial services are all addressed. #AIResponsibility

Proud of the work that our Principal John Heinen, is conducting within the industry. Drawing from his extensive background and experience in fire forensics to help further shape fire and risk prevention throughout the country. Thanks to Duncan J. White and the rest of the team at International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) for this incredible recognition along with the others recognized. We are in this together and the work by ALL is truly making a difference. Lets keep up the good fight! #fireinvestigation #riskprevention #firesafety

We are happy to have John Heinen highlighted in the International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) Influencers edition. Learn what John and others have to say about where we are and where we are headed with fire prevention and safety in the new year.

Interesting article on the state of wildland fires in the densely populated northeast. As the article points out, even though these fires are small in comparison to the wildfires experienced in the western states of our country, they are occurring with more prevalence in some of the most densely populated regions. In addition, the structures that are being threatened are regarded as some of the priciest real estate in the country. Is it time to start encouraging homeowners on some of the industry best practices in defensible spaces around their residences and controlling vegetation even in areas that have not traditionally experience wildfires? Should we as fire safety professionals be speaking more about the impact that the change in land use coupled with invasive plants and insects correlate to vulnerability to wildfires? #wildfires

The fight against fraud occurs all year long, but this week, November 17 to November 23, we spend a little extra focus on the fight since it is #FraudAwarenessWeek. Excited to speak with the team at SageSure about ways to collaborate against fraud and learning more about forensic fire investigations.

Here at Compass Fire Investigations and Consulting, we do not just have expertise in forensic fire investigations but we also focus on prevention. When you combine real life data of failures with industry best practices for risk prevention, you have a winning combination. #fireinvestigtion #fireprevention #neverstopimproving

Fire Prevention Week is officially underway!! Having working smoke alarms is important to keep you and your home safe. Join me in installing, testing, and replacing your smoke alarms this week. Learn more about keeping your community informed with NFPA. Check these great additional resources on this year's Fire Prevention Week Theme "Smoke alarms: Makes them work for you". #firepreventionweek

Attention Fellow Fire Investigators: The Commerical Kitchen Fires Training Module Part 2 was released today. If you have not already completed Part 1, make sure to start there to ensure you have all of the base level foundation knowledge before proceeding to Part 2. #fireinvestigation #neverstopimproving

Make sure to take advantage of the great training at CFITrainer.net and be on the lookout for additional modules in the near future. Is there anyone out there that has completed all of the online training modules? Are you aware that you can come back and re-take the modules which is a great way to bolster your knowledge and document that you are continuing your education throughout your career. #fireinvestigation #neverstopimproving #commericalfires2

This is becoming an all too familiar course of event as we have been involved with multiple incendiary fires in retail stores in the last several months and years. Keep in mind that even on small fires, it often requires a qualified fire investigator to aide in recoverability. This situation involves three juveniles with two already identified and restitution could very likely be part of the adjudication process. #fireinvestigation