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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How DOGE's push to amass data could hurt the reliability of future U.S. statistics

Distrust in government and privacy concerns are contributing to a decline in public participation in U.S. Census surveys.
Privacy technologies
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Role of Boundary Objects in New Tech Adoption | HackerNoon

The adoption of differential privacy at the U.S. Census Bureau highlights the need for effective stakeholder mediation in algorithmic governance.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Census Didn't Just Get Safer-It Got More Complex | HackerNoon

The Bureau's framing of differential privacy (DP) as a "modern" and "advanced" confidentiality method leads to an oversimplified narrative, masking its broader social implications.
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose is back up to 12th biggest city in the U.S., displacing Austin

"It just feels like there is a new energy. We are in a horse race with Austin, and this year's results show San Jose ahead once again."
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Brain drain at Census Bureau has employees warning about the country's statistics

The Census Bureau faces serious challenges in maintaining statistical reliability amid staff departures and federal hiring freezes.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

After years of decline, Hawaii's population is on the rise

"While domestic out-migration, particularly of young residents seeking better opportunities, has been a long-standing issue for Hawaii, the recent data indicates a significant shift. Increases in the population are now attributed to Hawaii-born individuals returning home, indicating a change in migration patterns post-pandemic."
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Rural America Is Hardest Hit by Residents Fleeing, New Data Shows

Rural areas have a hard time competing with larger cities that offer more job opportunities and higher wages to young residents and families.
SF real estate
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The 15 fastest-growing and fastest-shrinking cities in the US

Most US cities saw population growth from July 2023 to July 2024, led by Florida metros and driven by migration.
Travel
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Hawaii's population continues to decline as more move to California

Hawaii's population has declined for eight consecutive years, primarily due to out-migration and high living costs.
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