Emerging Tech
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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. -
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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Oregon counties say they’re opposed to recent economic development legislation because it doesn’t provide them financial help to offset the rising costs of administering tax breaks.
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Work is underway to transform the LTV Coke Works plant in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood into a hub for robotics, AI, life sciences and similar ventures. The work will include a 150,000-square-foot Robotic Innovation Center.
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Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key cybersecurity tool for both attackers and defenders.
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Local jurisdictions should consider developing electric vehicle charging plans to compete for federal grants designed to expand EV charging in not only major corridors but also cities and counties.
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There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the slow adoption of AVs, but real progress is being made in the space. The path to large-scale adoption remains unclear, though more players are entering the game.
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As government call centers grapple with the nationwide staffing shortage and an influx in demand, some are implementing artificial intelligence tools to improve wait times and accessibility for callers.
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The Legislative Analyst's Office is urging state lawmakers to re-examine the use of ID.me, an identity verification network, in the fight against unemployment insurance fraud. The LAO also noted successes with the system.
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West Virginia's House Judiciary committee has approved bills related to autonomous delivery robots, the posting of unauthorized nude images online and surveillance technology in medical marijuana facilities.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced last week his state would accept cryptocurrency for tax payments by this summer. We discuss whether the move is all hype, or if there's something more to it.
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A new study by Pittsburghers for Public Transit indicates that former Mayor Bill Peduto and his administration overlooked transportation options for everyone in favor of ideas for higher-income individuals.
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The Tesla car is recognized as a revolutionary vehicle when it comes to self-driving capabilities, but an automatic braking issue has drawn the attention of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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An AirTag, an Apple device intended to help people find lost items, can be used for "unwanted tracking," according to a handful of reports about how bad actors are using the product.
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A Florida bill would allow gas stations to be more competitive in the electric vehicle charging market by making it illegal for investor-owned utilities to pass the cost of EV charging infrastructure to their customers.
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The Identity Theft Resource Center's 2021 annual report shows a 68 percent increase in data compromises compared to 2020. The report also says ransomware may soon supplant phishing as the dominant cyber attack.
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The Federal Aviation Administration said it was pushing the target date to complete its environmental review of SpaceX’s plans to March, after the agency was aiming to finish the review by the end of December.
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The SpaceX founder gave an update on Starship development from the company's Texas site, saying the historic location of the first orbital test launch of a Starship-Super Heavy vehicle depends on a federal ruling.
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After settling a similar Illinois lawsuit last year for $650 million, Facebook is again facing a legal challenge from a state for its use of facial recognition. This time it’s Texas that’s taking the fight to the company.
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In this week’s episode of “In Case You Missed It,” we take a look at how state and local governments are faring in comparison to private organizations in a new highly competitive labor market.
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Thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure bill, Pennsylvania could receive as much as $25 million in federal money to make its highways more electric vehicle-ready via the installation of strategically located chargers.
