Emerging Tech
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The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested the man after he reportedly stole a vehicle from a business in east Fort Collins, set it on fire and damaged nearby agricultural land. -
As tech titans invest billions into data centers and high-tech computer chips to fuel their AI ambitions, concerns are building over energy costs, especially in communities where data centers pop up.
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The website for VivaSLO.org launched in January after several months of development by Shower the People, an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to bringing free hygiene services to the county’s homeless population.
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The city of Los Angeles will soon have an electric-powered fire truck in service out of its Hollywood station. The move is one of several that city officials are making to reduce their carbon emissions.
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Law enforcement agencies are uploading crime-related DNA to databases where genetic testing kit customers can share their DNA. Lawmakers debate whether police should access personal data by using consumer tech.
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A new blockchain-focused initiative with the American Council on Education suggests that the emerging technology could transform the world of learner records, though many questions remain.
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A drone has just been approved by the Corning City Council to assist in street projects surveying services.
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According to a plan by Attorney General Dave Yost and Gov. Mike DeWine, the photos of nearly 8.8 million drivers will be fed into a facial recognition database used by law enforcement officers and federal immigration officials.
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There are no federal rules regulating facial recognition technology or what’s done with data obtained through its use, which city officials say is forcing them to follow the lead of other cities with their own rules.
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Pathogens rapidly evolve resistance to antibiotics. AI could keep us a step ahead of deadly infections.
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Local 911 departments tend to use technology that, while old, is comfortable and familiar. But a trio of Florida counties seems to represent part of an emerging movement toward next-generation 911 and the cloud.
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Programs in Ohio and Arizona are showing signs that the technology could be a real-world solution to first-mile, last-mile gaps in traditional city transportation offerings, like buses and light rail.
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Police and firefighters used a drone to locate a 62-year-old blind man who had wandered away from home. Officials say the incident marks one of the first times a drone has been used to find a missing person in the area.
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Kiki Air uses an app to let students order candy, snacks and other items, which then are dropped off at selected locations on campus. But Federal Aviation Administration officials say no waivers have been issued.
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A new gov tech company in Atlanta aims to sell aquatic drones to government agencies for the dual purposes of cleaning up waste and pollution as well as logging real-time water quality data.
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Lawmakers and the Michigan aerospace industry hope Wurtsmith Airport, a former military base in northern Michigan, can become a space launch facility where public and private industry could launch satellites.
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The Federal Highway Administration is looking to integrate artificial intelligence to help manage the national transportation system. A recent report indicates that the technology still needs work before reaching its potential.
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Residents are largely supportive of the program for emergency response but cautioned against using it for police enforcement. Fire Chief Chris Tubbs said gaining trust is the first step in getting the program approved.
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The rules surrounding the use of drones on Genesee County park land have been altered following a court ruling. The ruling allows operators to fly the devices in accordance with federal and state laws.
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The draft of legislation would allow automakers to sell autonomous vehicles without steering wheels or brake pedals. The proposed law would require automakers to provide annual detailed descriptions of what they are doing to mitigate hacking risks.
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SpaceX and other companies are rushing to put thousands of small, inexpensive satellites in orbit, but pressure to keep costs low and a lack of regulation leave those satellites vulnerable to hackers.
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