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Elizabeth (Zappala) Hockersmith

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Mom to twin boys. Bostonian on the North Shore. Previously: @Microsoft @MicrosoftIPC @wework @BCWglobal @Ford @repstephenlynch. @BostonCollege Eagle.

Joined February 2010
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Elizabeth (Zappala) Hockersmith Reposted

(1/2) Proud to be a @STAT Wunderkind! Enormous TY to colleagues & mentors @UofR (@UofRSON @WilmotCancer), @UMich (@UMichNursing @UMRogelCancer), @NYUNursing, @RegisCollege_MA @BostonCollege & particularly to the patients who’ve contributed to my work. shorturl.at/bsvMX


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“We want to make sure that people with disabilities are at the forefront of what comes next in the digital age.” @Rylin_Rodgers and Gerry Petrella discuss how #AI can accelerate accessibility in the latest #MSFTPolicyInsights. #ADA33


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As we celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth and mark the anniversary of #ADA33, @Rylin_Rodgers and Gerry Petrella dive into @Microsoft’s latest accessibility policy efforts – from accessible voting, employment policy, wage equity, and more. #MSFTPolicyInsights


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Microsoft's @Rylin_Rodgers and Gerry Petrella highlight the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act and the role it can play in removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities. #MSFTPolicyInsights #ADA33


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In the latest #MSFTPolicyInsights, Disability Policy Advisor @Rylin_Rodgers and General Manager of U.S. Public Policy Gerry Petrella discuss Microsoft’s commitment to expanding #accessibility and emphasize the role of public policy in bridging the disability divide. #ADA33


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By moving quickly, the @WhiteHouse’s commitments create a foundation to help ensure the promise of AI stays ahead of its risks. We welcome the @POTUS's leadership in bringing the tech industry together to hammer out concrete steps that will help make AI safer, more secure, and…


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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is outlining key commitments toward the responsible advancement of AI, and @Microsoft is sharing how we are moving from dialogue to action on these commitments and more: blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/…


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Using and studying #AI can be more expensive and require more computational capacity than many can afford. That’s why we joined leaders in academia and industry in supporting the National AI Research Resource to keep America at the forefront of science and technology.…


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From Day One of this acquisition, we’ve been committed to addressing the concerns of regulators, platform and game developers, and consumers. Even after we cross the finish line for this deal’s approval, we will remain focused on ensuring that Call of Duty remains available on…

We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and @PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games.



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Microsoft's responsible AI program is both a commitment and a practice. @Microsoft's Cass Matthews highlighted how the company invests deeply into putting our principles into practice.

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Thank you for joining us, @AlexReeveGivens of @CenDemTech, to discuss AI regulation while stressing the importance of putting consumers at the forefront of AI conversations and mitigating any immediate and long-term risks.

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.@AdamThierer of @RSI spotlighted the importance of real-time learning when regulating AI given the technology's rapid development. Adam noted AI is not developing in a vacuum, and governments and companies must work together to govern AI while also allowing for innovation.

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Thank you, Congressman @JayObernolte, for joining us to highlight the widespread impact of #AI on every industry and its ability to increase American productivity.

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Starting now, we’re pleased to welcome @JayObernolte, Cass Matthews, @AdamThierer, @AlexReeveGivens, and Dana Remus of @CovingtonLLP for an important conversation on the governance of #AI. Stay tuned for conversation highlights!

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.@MicrosoftIPC is hosting a discussion on the governance of #AI starting now. I look forward to hearing insights from @JayObernolte, Cass Matthews, @AdamThierer, @AlexReeveGivens and Dana Remus of @CovingtonLLP Tune in to @MicrosoftIPC for highlights.

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Our statement on today's decision:

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Working with governors to understand the vast potential of #AI, while also exploring necessary guardrails is critically important. Thanks @GovernorGordon @GovofCO @GovernorLittle @GovJoshGreenMD @JosephMLombardo for the dialogue with @ashleyllorens at @westgov

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Elizabeth (Zappala) Hockersmith Reposted

California had 76K open computing positions in 2022, but many California schools and universities do not offer computer science courses. To bridge this gap, we must pass A.B. 1054 and A.B. 1251 to better equip students for the workforce of the future. capitolweekly.net/equity-and-acc…


Elizabeth (Zappala) Hockersmith Reposted

The National AI Commission Act takes an important first step to bring together cross sector expertise and ensure appropriate guardrails for #AI. We thank @RepTedLieu @RepKenBuck @RepAnnaEshoo @SenBrianSchatz for advancing U.S. leadership in AI innovation. lieu.house.gov/media-center/p…


Elizabeth (Zappala) Hockersmith Reposted

As we mark the 11th anniversary of #DACA, we are committed to advocating for permanent protections for #Dreamers.

Dreamers are essential to the strength of our nation. Today, on #DACA's 11th anniversary, let's continue to recognize the importance of bipartisan action to provide long-term protection and a path to citizenship for #Dreamers.



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