Emerging Tech
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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. -
Cybersecurity experts say AI and automation are changing how much impact manipulated data can have on government technology systems.
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The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is set to receive a new remote underwater vehicle after getting approval from county commissioners on Tuesday.
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Nobody has yet figured out what the rules are for drones or what constitutes 'good manners' for drone operators. But there are legitimate reasons a drone might be near your home.
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The unexpected discovery of dinosaur fossils at a construction site drew in a swarm of drone enthusiasts. The increased activity prompted city leaders to pass new rules about where the device can fly without facing stiff penalties.
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Electric vehicle car sales in California grew 13 percent in the first three months of this year, compared to the same period last year.
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The challenge for state officials is prioritizing transportation problems, and making investments on improvements while also forecasting how needs and technology will change in the future.
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The promise of an increased amount of protection has raised concerns over whether or not towns could be held liable for injuries or death caused by sharks. Officials worry such a system could create a false sense of security.
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A panel discussion at the Smart Cities Connect Conference explored how artificial intelligence is being deployed in a number of communities, as well as cautionary advice officials should heed when considering the technology.
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Technology similar to that of a CT machine is set to be rolled out in airports across the United States within the next five years. Officials say the new tool will improve the accuracy and speed of the security screenings.
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Some in the meteorology field believe drones could offer insight into harder-to-reach parts of the lower atmosphere to feed data back to computer modeling software. The technology is still several years out.
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When artificial intelligence systems try to behave like humans and make mistakes, they show their limits – but also their startling advances.
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Like their human counterparts, algorithms have shown they are capable of making mistakes. One expert advises a cautious approach to the rapidly advancing technology, as to not become overly complacent.
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Colorado's Front Range expects its population to grow by more than 1 million in 20 years, making regional, smart mobility solutions an absolute must, say panelists at the annual Smart Cities Connect Conference.
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While some researchers liken the $20 million undertaking between the National Science Foundation and the online retailer to the fox guarding the hen house, others see it as investment in an understudied area.
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Zeeland-area businesses gathered around $17,000 in donations to fund the purchase of a search and rescue drone for the fire department. So far, the increasingly popular technology has helped locate a lost Alzheimer's patient.
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High turnover and long learning curves have impacted the ranks of skilled caseworkers. But VR technology has the ability to change the status quo and deliver active learning techniques that can speed up training.
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Plus, Google expands to 24 U.S. states with a $13 billion investment, Audi’s new vehicle-to-infrastructure tech helps drivers hit only green lights, and smart crosswalks could help reduce pedestrian fatalities.
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A $2.3 million slice of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2019 proposed budget would allow for supervisors to watch pursuits and incidents in real-time through the agency’s in-vehicle cameras.
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Fear centered on recent mass shooting events is prompting some religious centers to turn to technology that automatically alerts authorities of an emergency, while providing real-time insights.
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Proposed public-sector bans of facial recognition are often based on inaccurate misconceptions, and following through on them would harm law enforcement, school safety and technological progress.
