Emerging Tech
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A once-ambitious bill meant to reel in Washington’s exploding data center industry fell by the wayside during a short legislative session, and a state senator says it was due in part to tech company lobbying. -
Experts and public-sector technologists say the AI-powered software development technique may one day offer government the ability to fast-track ideas, improve procurement and more.
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Miami is still a long way from fixing its traffic and public transportation woes, but there may be a credible solution on the horizon that sounds like it’s from the future — electric flying taxis.
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Anyone arriving at the Weld County Jail on new criminal charges will be subject to a full body scan. Jail officials also plan to use the scanner if they suspect an inmate is hiding contraband.
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The lawmakers in the Michigan House called for a ban on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, citing misidentification of people of color. The proposal is part of a series of police reform bills.
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The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification is set to become a catalyst of transportation innovation in the state. Trevor Pawl, a former executive at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, will lead that charge.
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The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating the trend toward a cashless economy as people limit their contact with one another. Many businesses have been conducting operations online or by phone.
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The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has contracted with OffenderWatch, an IT firm that has developed a vast network of sex offender registries across 21 states.
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Effective national leadership and trust in government appear to be prerequisites for countries to achieve widespread digital contact tracing.
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The city plans to upgrade 97 signals across the city to make traffic flow more efficient. The new signals will utilize video detection to identify building traffic and will automate signal timing as needed, officials say.
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Autonomous vehicle technology is moving into areas like shared taxis, goods delivery and shuttle operations. Unlike some predictions about an AV in every garage, experts say the near-term looks quite different.
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On the opening day of the CoMotion conference in Miami, officials announced the launch of the CoMotion LAB MIAMI, which will focus on vetting new innovations around transportation technology across southern Florida.
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Along with Dallas, the company announced 5G coverage is now available in Austin, Victoria, Navarro County and Wilson County. It’s now available in 21 markets in the Lone Star State, according to the company.
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From pharmacies to agriculture, automation is becoming increasingly popular for companies looking for more efficient and reliable results. The pandemic has helped propel the technology forward.
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Plus, Equifax’s payout for its massive 2017 breach, a look at American fears of riding in autonomous vehicles and a potential solution for sanitizing sports arenas between events post-COVID.
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NYPA and Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, are working together on a program to offer hardware, low-rate loans and technical support to put more smart lights in cities across the state of New York.
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Plus, an ultra-small workstation from Dell is aimed at tight workspaces and edge computing, and Fujitsu’s Lifebook U7310 is a lightweight, versatile laptop with long battery life and extra security features.
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As automation becomes an ever-more viable tool for government for everything from cameras on light poles to using AI to set prisoners’ bail, can policymakers ensure it is used responsibly and ethically?
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While companies and governments are halting the use of facial recognition technology, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is refusing to comply until official regulations are put in place.
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In the face of COVID-19, government agencies looked to drones, thermal sensing and other sometimes controversial tech to help track and trace the virus and maintain public health. Will a new-found open-mindedness last?
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The California Air Resources Board approved an aggressive regulation to spur the adoption of electric semi-trucks and similar vehicles. Under the rules, all trucks sold in the state must be zero-emission by 2045.
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