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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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Marin Transit officials have approved the second extension of its on-demand ride program. The extra time will allow the agency and its industry partner, Via, to test a potential expansion of the service area.
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A package of bills would outline a number of rules for businesses and property owners when the technology was being used in a private setting. A number of issues related to privacy and accuracy have been raised.
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Law enforcement officials have chosen Lemon Grove for a video surveillance program called “SafeSanDiego - Lemon Grove.” Some residents expressed concerns about privacy, while others welcomed the extra set of eyes.
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The grant, which comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, will go toward expanding broadband opportunities in the area to an additional 820 homes and businesses.
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The new technology is planned amid tensions in Detroit over privacy concerns tied to the use of traffic-mounted cameras, real-time feeds to the police department's crime center and facial recognition software.
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D. Darnell Smith left his post in August to become vice president and CIO of Standard Textile, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. IT Business Applications Director Beth Stagner was named as interim CIO.
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City leaders are poised to begin a process that will determine whether it’s possible for the city to create its own system to compete with private Internet service providers like Mediacom and CenturyLink.
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In November, Uber will map streets in the downtown area to decide whether to test self-driving cars in the city. The transportation company's presence in North Texas is expanding even as it faces significant roadblocks.
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Some residents have raised concerns about the equipment because it could be used to transmit 5G cellular technology soon. Citing the potential health effects, they oppose the advent of 5G in Eugene.
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The villages of Waterford, Yorkville, Raymond, Caledonia and Rochester and towns of Norway and Dover all hold pockets of varying sizes that have either no or slow wired broadband service, a state broadband map shows.
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This new construction is part of a bigger urban shift: To serve a growing and data-hungry population, cellular companies are racing to build new infrastructure along Denver’s residential blocks.
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The expansion allows residents receiving any type of government assistance benefit to potentially qualify for $9.95 monthly Internet service without a contract, modem fees, installation charges or a credit check.
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The Toledo Public Schools initiative is a collaboration between the district, the Lucas County Metropolitan Housing Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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To better look after infrastructure, New Braunfels Utilities is using four drones to do inspections. The drones will not be used on private property, but will be flown around water towers and power lines, officials say.
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The Eau Claire County, Wis., Broadband Committee is examining how best to expand Internet service in less populated areas. The towns of Brunswick and Drammen were discussed as potential expansion sites.
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