Emerging Tech

The U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board found that UC Berkeley's research into using CRISPR technology to alter genetic material was distinct because it involved DNA in bacteria as opposed to eukaryotic cells.

Google is planning a unique neighborhood in downtown San Jose that may cost up to $19 billion to build. The project could benefit transit organizations, as the neighborhood would be right by transit stations.

Metaverses could be fertile ground for misinformation to spread if left unchecked. Reducing that danger means seizing the moment and starting thinking through tricky content moderation policies.

This week, the "In Case You Missed It" crew is joined by Luke Stowe, acting deputy city manager and CIO of Evanston, Ill. We discuss MIT's 10 breakthrough technologies of 2022 and explore how the role of CIO has changed.

International hacker group Anonymous has declared cyber war against Russia in light of the country's Ukraine invasion. After the announcement, the Russian Ministry of Defense website went down.

A cybersecurity researcher believes that the likelihood of Russian hackers targeting Huntsville's power and Internet grid will continue to grow as the U.S. condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Savvy journalists flagging unreliable content, trusted local practitioners spreading truthful information, and AI tools charting the spread of manipulated narratives are being levied in the fight against misinformation.

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.

In a recent opinion article, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis called for private companies and federal government to assume more responsibility for creating a secure cyber space.

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.

The new crime center has access to around 1,700 cameras throughout the parish, a combination of traffic cameras, surveillance cameras from multiple law enforcement agencies and private security cameras.

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.

Michigan Central, the mobility and innovation district Ford Motor Co. is developing in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, is set to receive a $7.5 million grant to support mobility-focused programming, including new technology deployments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.