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Cybersecurity experts say AI and automation are changing how much impact manipulated data can have on government technology systems. -
Martha Norrick left her job earlier this year and has since joined the incoming mayor’s transition team on technology. She was an advocate of open data and data literacy.
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The state is in procurement on a new GoHawaii app, intended to integrate agricultural declarations and tourism questions. Hawaii recently marked the 75th anniversary of its in-flight visitor survey.
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Data science would allow Washington school districts to see how certain student behaviors correlate with violence and suggest intervention possibilities.
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Five lawmakers introduced the “Your Data, Your Way” omnibus that will likely include four bills and a resolution aimed at stiffening the state's data privacy rules.
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St. Johns County property appraisers have turned to unmanned aerial vehicles to streamline the assessment and permitting process in one of the nation’s fastest developing areas.
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A network of cameras that feed directly into the police department’s Strategic Technology and Resource center is offering new perspective on incidents as they happen. Officials say the program takes the place of 50 officers.
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With the mentality of “if you can predict it, you can prevent it,” police in the district will leverage a new Strategic Decision Support Center to fight crime. The hub will be home to new software and technology to support data-driven enforcement.
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Within this year’s Startup in Residence cohort, Civis Analytics is teaming up with the city to help residents there get a better understanding of what could happen to their homes during a major flood.
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Plus, meet San Francisco’s Civic Bridge program; New York City’s kiosks feature historical photos of Jackie Robinson; seven design principles for using blockchain for social impact; and more.
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Doth the CEO protest too much?
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A third-party smartphone application is being used to poll residents about pressing city issues. Officials say not everyone has time to attend meetings, so they hope the tool will help reach more residents.
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The plan to have the Department of Motor Vehicles automatically register voters had its critics, critics who say their concerns went by the wayside while the flawed effort compounded.
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As part of Pacific Power’s move away from standard metering systems, 590,000 smart meters will be deployed across the state. Utility officials say the transition will mean more efficient monitoring and better data collection.
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Until recently, Hiep Nguyen’s title had been chief information officer, but a community focus on new technology has prompted a shift, making him the smart city manager.
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Better software has made the job of interpreting and analyzing city data easier. The results are both profound and personal, depending on how the technology is used.
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The smart city would allow residents and visitors to locate open parking and give the police tips on gunshots in the area.
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When it comes to robots taking human jobs, where you live, your race and education level matter. The likelihood of low- and mid-skill jobs being automated is increasing, according to a new study.
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Pew Charitable Trusts, which has been engaged in the work dating back to last year, also published a new article elaborating on its new partnerships with the law schools at each institution.
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As part of this year’s Startup in Residence program, the Memphis Area Transit Authority is working with Urban SDK on a project that could help streamline data for more than 600 similar transit agencies nationwide.
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The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office plans to spend nearly $100,000 to purchase advanced equipment that drastically cuts DNA testing times in criminal and disaster scenarios.
