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The 54 winning cities in this year’s survey are incorporating community feedback into their plans, ensuring responsible AI use, maturing their data programs and navigating challenges without sacrificing service. -
The 52 counties honored in this year's awards from the Center for Digital Government are transforming local government with cutting-edge tech while focusing on resident services.
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Winning cities in the 2024 Digital Cities Survey are not only modernizing their IT infrastructure — they're investing in digital equity programs, upgrading resident-facing services and prioritizing data security.
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One of every five households in Essex County, Mass., does not have a computer or access to an Internet connection, a digital divide that has been unmasked by the pandemic, according to a new report.
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Many institutions, municipalities and individuals have been upended by cyberattacks during the past several months, a problem that has affected communities in the U.S. as well as other regions around the globe.
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The Rock Falls, Ill., City Council has unanimously approved a deal to lease the city's fiber broadband system to Surf Broadband Solutions for the build-out of the network to residents and businesses within the city.
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The program, conducted jointly with the National League of Cities, will involve the governments issuing challenges and pilot-testing potential solutions. Possible focus areas include public health and micromobility.
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During a National League of Cities webinar on Monday, various state and city unmanned aerial systems leaders provided insight into what needs to be done to advance drone operations of all types.
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Smart city leaders gathered virtually for the Dell Technologies World conference this week to discuss new projects and initiatives. Officials from Las Vegas and Phoenix shared upcoming projects and regional goals.
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A feature being released for testing will allow Photoshop and Adobe-run social media service Behance creators to tag pictures with their names as well as the history and location of edits.
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New technology in Georgia’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport gathers feedback from travelers about facility cleanliness by reading hand gestures rather than relying on touchscreens to gather the input.
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Differential privacy lets people to share data anonymously, but people need to know more about it to make informed decisions.
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The 'Merced Recycles' app, launched by the Merced County, Calif., Regional Waste Management Authority, allows users to view trash pickup schedules and information on what bins items should be placed in.
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The school district in Ector County, Texas, recently became the first school district in the nation to partner with SpaceX to provide broadband service to families with poor or no Internet access.
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A resident in Utah County used the phone app Voatz to cast a vote in this year's presidential election. Voatz has played a part in several of the county's elections since last year.
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Approximately $38,000 from the Rideshare Special Revenue Fund for 2018 and 2019 will be used for general safety upkeep and roadway maintenance, including traffic calming and other safety elements.
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Among the 24 counties studied, 22 counties had access percentages below the state average for high-speed Internet. At least one of the counties studied was without coverage up to 25 mbps, a broadband baseline.
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Virtual schools that draw students from across Pennsylvania, cyber charters have seen interest spike amid the pandemic, up from 38,000 the year prior, according to state education officials.
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