Emerging Tech
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Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging state energy regulators' approval of special electricity contracts between DTE Energy Co. and the developers of a high-profile data center in Saline Township. -
Connecticut state lawmakers are moving to ban facial recognition technology in retail stores throughout the state, citing a CT Insider report on the practice.
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Five students at Dow High School in Midland, Mich., have co-authored research about agriculture in space that will soon appear in a major scientific journal.
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The launch of the Texas Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence was announced this week. The initiative will facilitate the development of AI concepts and standards throughout state and local government.
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The Yakima Air Terminal and others have been chosen as a beta test sites for the aircraft, according to the state’s Department of Transportation. The announcement comes after two years of study with industry stakeholders.
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During 2018, the Montana Highway Patrol started using drones and photogrammetry software to examine crash scenes. Officers say the tech has dramatically increased efficiency, safety and accuracy.
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A diverse group of stakeholders around the Texas city is researching the resilience of grid infrastructure, focusing on how best to defend against natural and manmade electromagnetic disturbances.
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Transit leaders are working to bring futuristic mobility options, like air taxis, aerial gondolas and Hyperloop, to the region with the help of a $1 million grant from the Florida state Legislature.
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The company, which offers many traffic enforcement tools, has bought out an Israeli computer vision company, signaling more sophisticated use of cameras, sensors and other roadway technology.
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An app developed by professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology uses a theoretical model to calculate safe exposure times to the virus and safe occupancy levels for a variety of indoor spaces.
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Venture capital investors recently discussed the transportation innovations where they see big opportunities for significant growth — the expansion of electric vehicles and autonomous technologies are among them.
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For years, a handful of officers without patrol cars, such as motorcycle, bicycle and foot-patrol units, have used body cameras. Police officials recently decided to expand them to all patrol and other frontline officers.
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Plus, drones that can plant thousands of trees in a day, mobile Microsoft data centers designed to set up in remote or hazardous locations, and a five-story building in Shanghai that “walked” itself down the street.
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Drones, thermal imaging and contact tracing got traction in all levels of government as COVID-19 broke down procurement barriers, sped up development and paved the way for getting new tech up and running.
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From worldwide protests to policy moves from technology giants like IBM and Amazon, the past year saw police use of tools like facial recognition and body cams come under scrutiny like never before.
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Government Technology’s editorial staff looks back on the year that was and the complex ways the COVID-19 pandemic impacted everything from policing and civic tech to infrastructure and telework.
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After successfully testing a Tesla Model S 85 as a patrol vehicle in 2018, the Fremont Police Department is planning to expand its electric fleet as gas-powered vehicles reach the end of their life cycles.
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New traffic signal technology may help alleviate traffic congestion in the Rock Hill area. The smart signals react to traffic conditions in real time and adjust to optimize the flow of traffic.
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This is the second autonomous vehicle open to the public in Tampa Bay. But unlike Tampa’s pilot, which launched last month, this one shares its entire route with cars, bicyclists, buses and other modes of transportation.
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North Texas is emerging as a popular testbed for self-driving 18-wheelers. One company is already running trucks from Arizona to West Texas, and a new hub will help extend its network to Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
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The new process requires international passengers to pause for a photo at the primary inspection point when they first arrive. The goal is to create a completely touchless experience amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
