Interview with Ted Ross, CIO at the City of Los Angeles

The 2028 Olympics is introducing new ways of thinking and planning that emphasize digital ethics and a digital mindset as Los Angeles carefully considers the implementation of technology and its impact on residents.

Privacy and ethics are primary issues as Los Angeles considers the effects of technology on its residents. Ted sees The Olympic Games as an opportunity to model how cities can look to the future and find innovative ways to integrate technology in a meaningful and ethical way.

Connect with Ted:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-ross-643a616a/

https://twitter.com/tedrossla 

Sponsor: Nagarro Public Sector

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0:00 - Intro

1:16 - Defining & communicating digital ethics

6:01 - How should CIOs see the intersection of smart cities and digital ethics

10:47- Risk assessment analysis

14:59 - Digital workforce in LA

19:39 - Competing in the job market against the private sector

26:47 - Building an IoT data sharing platform

31:20 - Prioritizing innovation vs. traditional IT projects

35:07 - Pros and cons of ERP systems

38:53 - Increasing utilization rates of parked cars

41:50 - Outro

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