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The new technology, demonstrated Wednesday at the city’s international airport, verifies travelers’ identities by matching an ID to a photo taken at a TSA checkpoint. The system alerts on fraudulent or expired identification.
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Developed by state agencies, the regulations are intended to assist entities and vendor partners on incidental and intentional GenAI procurements. Their release follows considerable state explorations in generative AI.
The nonprofit accelerator, which focuses on government technology, says the 10 startups will show off their offerings before officials from several municipalities. The areas of innovation could foreshadow the future of the industry.
Gov. Tina Kotek addressed Oregon’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Tuesday at its first-ever meeting. She created the council Nov. 28 by executive order; it has 12 months to deliver a final recommended action plan.
The federal Department of Homeland Security on Monday released its first artificial intelligence road map, which includes three AI pilot projects to test the technology's impact. Map goals include making DHS’ use of AI more transparent.
San Jose, Calif., has announced several steps to shape AI governance, including an open letter to stakeholders, a resource toolkit and an invitation to participate in its growing GovAI Coalition. A meeting is set for next Wednesday.
West Virginia is partnering with health technology firm GATC to integrate artificial intelligence into the state’s pharmaceutical research in an effort to accelerate the discovery of safe, effective drugs.
Plus U.S. social media rankings, the 60 football field-sized data centers worth $25 billion coming to Arizona and Chipotle's pilot for a robot to make its guacamole.
The European Parliament held a vote on the EU AI Act Wednesday in which a majority of members voted to adopt the regulation — marking the establishment of a model in artificial intelligence regulation for governments worldwide.
As governments increasingly fold artificial intelligence into their hiring processes, the question emerges: Does AI increase or reduce bias? Some experts argue that, when implemented responsibly, it reduces bias and directs a focus on skills.
Texas added more solar capacity than any other state in 2023 — topping California for just the second time — according to a new report, which attributes the growth to a boom in utility-scale projects.
New York City leaders on Thursday announced milestones met in the city’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. These include the establishment of an AI Steering Committee and the publication of guiding principles.
Some small-scale AI use cases are already underway. But in a webinar, “The Local Imperative: Policy and Use of AI,” state and local officials in North Carolina urged caution before employing the new technology in wider applications.
Voters were projected to approve a ballot measure that will ease restrictions on vehicle pursuits, allowing for the use of more surveillance technology and reducing oversight from the Police Commission.
The legislation would create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force to convene technology experts and other stakeholders, and address areas of concern around AI. It’s expected to head to the governor’s desk this week for a signature.
General Motors' hydrogen fuel cell business is working on a $65 million pilot program for hydrogen-based worksite products centered around medium-duty, fuel-cell powered trucks, the company said Tuesday.
