| MOST POPULAR The Future Looks… Problematic Technology will continue to transform the way we live by 2025, according to a survey of experts from the Pew Research Center, and the changes between now and then won’t all be good. GT dug into the findings, which reveal split opinions on whether life will be better or worse in 2025 than prior to the pandemic. One takeaway: Many respondents feel the digital divide will contribute to a growing gap between the rich and the poor. Have You Gotten Your Vaccine Yet? Approaches to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country vary widely, and the percentage of protected Americans continues to grow. GT’s coverage this week included a look at one Florida county that transitioned from a first-come, first-served system to an automated approach offering proactive appointment notifications that residents can confirm or decline. And a statewide eligibility website in California, first piloted in Los Angeles and San Diego counties, represents a streamlined system in which residents can sign up to be notified when it’s their turn for the shot. Called My Turn, the site uses technology from Accenture, Salesforce and Skedulo. Golden State Hires 3 New Tech Leaders Also in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has boosted his team of technology talent with three key appointments to the California Department of Technology. GT’s sister publication Techwire, has the details. Washington Grapples With Bias A piece of legislation proposed in Washington state is aimed at guarding against the potential bias of artificial intelligence, notably against communities of color. “This technology is changing how we live our day to day lives, and it’s important that we make sure it’s not further deepening the inequities and discrimination in our society before we create a reliance on it,” said Sen. Bob Hasegawa, a sponsor of the bill. | 