Emerging Tech

As public agencies embrace real-time data and push computing out of the office and into the urban landscape, edge computing can handle all that information more quickly. But there’s more work to do.

At a boarding school in Switzerland, the Rosenberg Space Habitat allows students to explore hands-on what it will take to work, explore and live well on the moon.

JusticeText, launched in 2021, has attracted some big names for its $2.2 million seed round. The company produces automated transcripts of video to help public defenders handle an ever-increasing load of video evidence.

Duke Energy, a utility company based in North Carolina, hopes to test the viability of using electric vehicles to support the grid during peak demand. A pilot will be launched in North Carolina and Florida next year.

Energy industry leaders and elected officials are eyeing West Virginia as the potential site of massive federal investments to support the White House's plan to decarbonize the industrial sector.

Today’s judges must manage hybrid hearings and digital case management systems, consider digital evidence, understand cyber risks and avoid social media ethical breaches. How do states keep them informed — and is it working?

A new report explores insights from respondents about the strengths and opportunities for improvement with digital services in the public sector, and finds that better online experiences create more trust in government.

McLean County is one of 11 counties in the state to receive funds for new paper ballot-based, auditable voting machines ahead of the November elections. The county has been allocated $20K for the new voting equipment.

Waymo announced earlier this week its fleet of self-driving semi-tractor-trailers would increase to 60. In addition, the company will begin operating on public roads in Texas and Arizona.

The National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum opened this week in Springfield, Ohio, with leaders of original equipment manufacturers and government gathering to explore the future of the industry.

Titled ‘AI's Redress Problem,’ the white paper was published by the University of California, Berkeley, and it joins an accelerating cross-sector conversation about the importance of incorporating ethics as AI develops.

The automated mowers use rechargeable batteries and satellite-based GPS localization to create virtual boundaries. They can also mow in any weather and be controlled from a laptop, tablet or phone.

In an effort to improve Calistoga's policing, six automated license plate reader cameras will soon be installed at the entry points of the city, making Calistoga the first Napa County city to directly lease the devices.

Weeks after New Orleans opened the door for police to use facial recognition, the city passed another ordinance aimed at creating new restrictions and reporting requirements on the controversial technology.

The technology can help state and local governments provide public safety, utility, smart city and disaster management tools in quicker, more efficient fashion. As AI becomes more common, edge computing might as well.

Cities, especially those in fire-prone areas, are increasingly exploring tech-based alternatives to traditional fireworks shows. While not everyone is a fan of the switch, officials are discovering unexpected benefits.

Advances in technology and technique have turned weather into a booming piece of the tech sector with satellites, radars and developments in artificial intelligence, all aimed at making better predictions.

Video interviewing technology can use AI, computer vision and voice analytics to screen college applicants for soft skills such as professionalism and communication skills, but concerns about algorithmic bias remain.