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Infrastructure
Cruise Begins Testing Self-Driving Vehicles in Atlanta
San Francisco-based Cruise has begun testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta. A driver will be behind the wheel in the initial phase as its cars roll through parts of downtown, Midtown and Buckhead.
August 09, 2023
Higher Education
Cornell’s SciAI Center Demystifying AI With Calculus
As part of a new $11 million program in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell researchers want to make AIs fluent with calculus so they can derive the underlying differential equations that govern physical systems.
August 09, 2023
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Aaron Gifford
Emergency Management
New York Will Avail $3M in Flood Recovery to Homeowners
"My administration feels for the families who were impacted by this recent storm, and I send my sincere appreciation to Gov. Kathy Hochul and her team for remembering the residents who are still dealing with the aftermath of this."
August 09, 2023
Infrastructure
Making EV Chargers More Reliable Will Require New Partnerships
The lackluster reliability of public charging locations is prompting new partnerships among automakers, even as the technology continues to evolve to enhance the user experience.
August 09, 2023
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Skip Descant
Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Grapple With AI Regulation
Pennsylvania's Legislature has not acted to regulate the technology, despite many lawmakers saying they're worried about potential misuse. Several AI-related bills have sat stagnant in their respective committee assignments.
August 09, 2023
Workforce & People
New Pennsylvania CIO Shares Key Focuses for Her Tenure
Coming from the private sector, Amaya Capellán says she will look to improve digital experiences for residents as she also seeks to make state government IT a more compelling place to work.
August 09, 2023
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Jule Pattison-Gordon
Question of the Day
How is Lyft attempting to siphon riders from competitors?
Answer: By eliminating surge pricing.
August 09, 2023
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News Staff
Policy
Kentucky Lawmakers Unveil Bill Focused on Electronic Privacy
The rise of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology is prompting a legislative response in the Bluegrass State. Lawmakers there have introduced a bill aimed at stiffening penalties for misuse of the technologies.
August 09, 2023
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Ashley Silver
GovTech Biz
Tyler Buys AI-Backed Court Document Tech Provider CSI
The acquisition gives Tyler ownership of an artificial intelligence tool that can handle legal redactions and similar tasks — and which could eventually power other government functions. CSI has about 80 U.S. clients.
August 09, 2023
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Thad Rueter
Biz Data
How Charity Is Driving Public Safety Drone Programs
Eager for a chance to prove their value, many public safety agencies are starting with donations and grants to implement new drone programs. The gifts are proving useful to inspire additional funding for devices.
August 09, 2023
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Nikki Davidson
Emergency Management
High Winds Fuel Fires, Force Evacuations on Maui, Big Island
High winds fueled brush fires that ravaged thousands of acres and caused extensive property damage, forcing the widespread evacuation of residents from Lahaina, Upcountry Maui and several Kohala communities on Hawaii.
August 09, 2023
K-12 Education
NY State Report Cautions Against Facial Recognition in Schools
In setting policy on facial recognition, the New York State Education Department will take a cue from a new report from the State Office of Information Technology Services that found the risks may outweigh the benefits.
August 09, 2023
K-12 Education
Georgia Senate to Tackle Cyber Bullying With Legislation
Georgia State Sen. Jason Anavitarte may introduce legislation early next year to regulate students’ use of social media platforms, modeled after laws in other states and requiring age verification for some services.
August 09, 2023
K-12 Education
Washington School District Targeted by Phishing Scam
Three staff email accounts at Kalama School District in Washington were compromised in mid-July, and now at least one student and several staff members have gotten fake emails from the district pretending to offer a job.
August 09, 2023
Civic Innovation
New York County’s New Voting Machines Could Change Voting
Onondaga County, N.Y., is investing $3.5 million in new voting machines that could for the first time allow voters there to cast their ballots at any of the 147 polling places spread throughout the county.
August 09, 2023
Policy
California Lawmakers Try Making Social Media Safer for Youth
Efforts by California lawmakers to crack down on social media's potential harms stalled in the past amid fierce opposition from multibillion-dollar tech giants, and renewed attempts could suffer the same fate.
August 09, 2023
Civic Innovation
Satellite Imagery Helps Texas City Detect Water Leaks
City leaders in Midland, Texas, have approved $212,000 in costs with Asterra of La Jolla, Calif., and now Asterra will perform satellite water leak detection for the city of Midland utilities department.
August 09, 2023
Emerging Tech
Wildfire Detection Goes High Tech in Washington State
The wildfire detection cameras, a first in Washington, have built-in artificial intelligence that can detect a smoke plume 500 feet tall and thermal imagery. If detected, a California-based central command center will alert local fire crews.
August 08, 2023
Emergency Management
Opinion: West Virginia Should Adopt Red Flag Laws
A red flag law, which allows people to obtain gun violence restraining orders, is a commonsense proposal to disarm people who allegedly present a danger to themselves or others around them.
August 08, 2023
Justice & Public Safety
Hobbs, N.M., Will Roll Out an AI-Powered Gun Detection System
Visual gun detection software will be layered on the city’s existing security camera system. If an illegally brandished gun is identified, images will instantly be shared with a specialized group of experts for further action.
August 08, 2023
Higher Education
ASU Sees Biology Grades, Student Ratings Improve With VR
Following the success of biology courses aided by technology from Dreamscape Immersive, Arizona State University is hoping to make more use of virtual reality for other course subjects moving forward.
August 08, 2023
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Brandon Paykamian
Cybersecurity
Dallas Officials Say 26K People Impacted by Ransomware Attack
Officials are now saying that as many as 26,212 Texans were impacted by the ransomware attack that hit city systems between April 7 and May 4. The hackers accessed names and Social Security numbers among other information.
August 08, 2023
K-12 Education
N.J. Commission to Study Adolescent Social Media, Phone Use
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will name a 19-member panel of education leaders, parents, students and others to study the effects of social media and make recommendations for the 2024-2025 academic year.
August 08, 2023
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News Staff
GovTech Biz
IVIX Raises $12.5M to Boost Public-Sector Tax Compliance
The company, founded in 2020, has raised more than $25 million. The fresh capital will go toward R&D and global expansion as crypto and other factors raise more risks of tax evasion.
August 08, 2023
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News Staff
Question of the Day
What secrets can AI pick up on by eavesdropping on your typing?
Answer: Your passwords.
August 08, 2023
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News Staff
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