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An executive order from the governor of the Show Me State calls for the development of a strategic framework to advance AI technology and related infrastructure, addressing workforce development and data centers. -
The Kansas City Council is beginning to rethink the city’s approach to future data center construction while striving to learn more about the booming industry’s impact locally.
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With the popularity of electric bicycles and scooters on the rise, here’s what state and local laws say about their use in Fort Worth, Colleyville, Texas Christian University and elsewhere.
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Last year, the bill requiring that Internet service providers get permission to pass data to third parties failed in the Senate by one vote. This iteration narrows that scope to privacy protection, leaving out the issue of net neutrality.
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The drumbeat of data breaches and the growing problem of identity theft disproportionately harm low-income Americans.
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The city has approved permit applications for 97 5G connection devices from carriers to be installed throughout the city, according to officials. The number is roughly two and a half times what it was in October, but is still far lower than other major cities.
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Citing climate change as the impetus for what would be a massive cultural shift from the city’s car-dependent culture, Mayor Eric Garcetti pitched a localized version of policies being floated at the national level.
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While rural Georgia leaders welcomed the new broadband laws, they fell short of an initial goal of securing significant new state dollars to subsidize internet service in rural parts of the state without adequate technical infrastructure.
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A significant outpouring of public comment after the release of a draft ordinance has town officials delaying the adoption of the new wireless antenna infrastructure regulations.
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The new legislation stemmed from an outcry last year over Verizon's cutback in Internet service to firefighters battling one of the state's largest wildfires. The company apologized, but opposes the bill.
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Applications could include recording car titles or hunting licenses online, where they would be accessible through multiple agencies. About 10 other states have passed blockchain-related legislation since 2016.
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A strong federal law could accomplish more than merely streamlining a patchwork of state laws. It could give all Americans a basis to trust that all personal information will be handled in ways consistent with their interests.
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Lawmakers are deadlocked over the difference between reading and typing text messages while driving. The House bill allows police to stop motorists typing on a cellphone, while the Senate version is much broader.
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Officials in Walker County are hopeful that the new technology will allow for the county to eventually transfer to a vote center county. This measure, if granted by the state, would allow citizens to vote at any location regardless of precinct.
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Candidates for city council and mayoral races have to collect a series of small donations in person to qualify. Now, they still need to amass the donations, but a so-called “Clean Campaign Portal” is helping out.
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With Comcast no longer lobbying to preserve the tax break, though, it appears consigned to a lonely death in the Legislature. The repeal bill now moves to the Senate, where it could get a vote as early as next week.
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Scores of residents showed up to Tuesday meeting to voice concerns about the growing number of riders who have been injured while on the electric scooters — especially downtown and along the boardwalk.
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The new legislation allows computer systems in autonomous vehicles to be considered drivers and opens up the opportunity for AVs to take to public roads.
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Under the current police body camera law, a city council or county board of commissioners first has to get permission from a Superior Court judge to review the footage. House Bill 791 would eliminate that requirement.
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Citing shortcomings in the “no rails” approach big tech companies have taken so far, the CEO called for comprehensive government oversight, especially where it relates to consumer privacy.
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The proposal aims to protect users on social media platforms from censorship if the platform advertises as impartial. Critics say the bill is too restrictive.
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