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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It's easy to get excited about the potential for robots to help care for the sick, injured and elderly, but we need the right regulations in place to deal with issues as they emerge.
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South Bend, Ind., Council President Tim Scott pulled his proposed ordinance aimed at regulating unmanned aerial vehicles, opting instead to see how recent Federal Aviation Administration rules play out.
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Two people who worked on Illinois' project to vet blockchain for government uses have started their own company, aimed at solving the fundamental problem they kept running into in government: identity management.
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Motion sickness is caused by a conflict between the signals from our different senses. When the signals do not match then we are more likely to develop motion sickness.
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City leaders are reviewing a proposal that would outline new rules for agencies around surveillance methods, including unmanned aerial devices, license plate readers, body cameras and other tools.
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In March, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched GOES-17, the second geostationary satellite meant to monitor the West Coast.
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Bitcoin proved revolutionary because it ignores the need for modern money’s institutions to verify payments, but the price to pay for the innovation is a high carbon footprint.
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A limited pilot program for overseas military personnel and U.S. citizens used blockchain technology for secure Internet voting. It was a first-of-its-kind project, but the state isn't looking to make it the default system.
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The city of San Jose, Calif., the largest part of Silicon Valley, is launching its self-driving vehicle pilot with Mercedes-Benz and Bosch. Next year, it will begin an on-demand transportation pilot program as well.
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Fort Smith, Ark., Police Department has a $1.8M budget for body cameras, which the police chief says is an "immediate need." A big chunk of the money will come from seized and forfeited property funds.
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The Worthington, Minn., Police Department will soon begin an officer-worn body camera program, but it’s likely at least a couple months away from going live. In the meantime, the department is asking for public comment.
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For almost a month, Dayton, Ohio, police officers have been part of a study examining the use of the devices meant to ease stress among first-responders, a Texas company announced with the city.
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The city will try out Axon body cameras on 10-12 officers for about a month, most likely starting in November. Body cameras have become commonplace in police departments across the country.
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Data science can map where street harassment is most prevalent, ensure public bins don't overflow and identify neighbourhoods with poor fire safety standards in the home.
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The legislation aimed at clarifying national autonomous vehicle regulations has garnered a lot of support, but the effort could be for naught if lawmakers can’t push it through before the end of the year.
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Envoy Technologies deployed electric Volkswagens as part of a car-sharing program in two neighborhoods as part of a push to introduce the technology.
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Plus, CityLab hosts largest-ever gathering of local gov CIOs; Brooklyn, N.Y., welcomes new hub for VR and AR tech; and Louisville, Ky., publishes new Bird Scooter data.
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"This will greatly enhance our SWAT team’s capacity to resolve issues," said Sheriff Jim Yon.
