Tech & Data
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30+ water utility cyberattacks expose a vulnerability across US cities
Attackers remotely accessed industrial controllers at water systems in seven states. The campaign suggests a common weakness utilities everywhere should address, experts warn.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 3, 2026 -
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Can direct potable water reuse overcome its image problem in the US?
From “toilet-to-tap" stigma to trusted solution — reshaping how the U.S. approaches water reuse.
Aug. 3, 2026 -
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AI adoption by local governments outpaces public trust: survey
Transparency about AI use and quality of digital infrastructure were among the issues where resident perceptions were less favorable, the survey found.
By Ryan Kushner • July 29, 2026 -
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Cybersecurity incident disrupts DC housing authority for weeks
Limited sensitive information was compromised in the June attack, the housing authority said.
By Ryan Kushner • July 27, 2026 -
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How do you train a new AI service agent? A lot like you would a new employee, a city CIO says.
Raleigh, North Carolina, is resolving nearly half of its IT support requests with an artificial intelligence agent, and it has more big plans on the horizon.
By Ryan Kushner • July 24, 2026 -
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Hundreds of smart traffic intersections coming to the Houston area
Emergency vehicles will get priority in the Harris County system, part of a 12-year agreement with Miovision.
By Dan Zukowski • July 22, 2026 -
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New York freezes new large data center projects for one year
The first statewide moratorium will give officials time to evaluate impacts on electricity demand, water resources, infrastructure and surrounding communities, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office said.
By Zoya Mirza • Updated July 15, 2026 -
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Discounted AI services coming to California cities, counties as state partners with Anthropic
Local governments in California will receive a 50% discount on Claude, the company’s AI productivity assistant, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
By Ryan Kushner • July 1, 2026 -
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With 125 speed camera installations, LA’s speed safety program becomes California’s largest
Speeding behavior and crash history factor into installation sites, with many locations using multiple cameras, Verra Mobility said.
By Dan Zukowski • June 16, 2026 -
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How AI is changing government asset management
New tools aim to help cities keep closer tabs on fleets and equipment in real time, participants in a Samsara public sector technologies event said.
By Ryan Kushner • June 16, 2026 -
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More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.
Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.
By Ryan Kushner • June 11, 2026 -
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Federal support for ‘critical’ local cybersecurity resource could be renewed under new bill
Sen. Mark Warner introduced legislation to restore federal funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which many state and local governments once relied on for support.
By Ryan Kushner • June 10, 2026 -
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How self-service is revolutionizing state and local government
Governments are moving from people-dependent processes to people-centric self-service. Here's why.
By David Tran • June 8, 2026 -
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Sponsored by TomTomHow traffic intelligence helps cities host major sporting events
Hosting a big event? Traffic intelligence is essential to prevent gridlock and keep the city moving.
June 8, 2026 -
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Q&AAI to find clogged drains? Possibilities, misconceptions and more on AI’s growth in the public sector
Smart Cities Dive spoke with Samsara Senior Vice President for Sales Engineering Tim Nagy about the rise of AI in local government and what the future could entail.
By Ryan Kushner • June 3, 2026 -
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To help public agencies reduce roadway risk, platform combines diverse datasets
The Safety Hub tool from Replica and Arity gives communities “the insight they need to act before tragedy occurs,” Arity’s president said.
By Dan Zukowski • June 2, 2026 -
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Nominate a project for the 2026 Smart Cities Dive Community Project Awards
The awards will highlight innovation and effective use of technology to solve real community problems.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 2, 2026 -
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Data centers raise temperatures up to 4 degrees in nearby neighborhoods: study
Thermal plumes from four data centers near Phoenix threaten to raise the energy burden on surrounding neighborhoods during the extended summer cooling season, researchers found.
By Robert Freedman • May 28, 2026 -
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ClearGov launches interactive AI platform to communicate city budgets
Rochester Hills, Michigan, received hundreds of resident comments in a pilot effort to reach its “silent majority,” a case study found.
By Ryan Kushner • May 26, 2026 -
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18 startups chosen to test tech solutions for NY transit systems
AI is part of several Transit Tech Lab proposals this year. The public-private initiative has brought 22 ideas to fruition for the MTA to date.
By Dan Zukowski • May 20, 2026 -
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The journey to low-carbon concrete
Concrete is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. PCL is testing smart, low‑carbon solutions.
May 18, 2026 -
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Smart meters have saved Austin, Texas, more than a billion of gallons of water, utility says
The meters, which detect leaks and provide daily water-use reports, are helping to build “a more sustainable water future for generations to come,” the city’s water chief says.
By Ryan Kushner • May 14, 2026 -
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How AI is helping municipal clerks speed up public records reporting
In Long View, North Carolina, AI-powered “clerkware” has reduced transcription time from hours to minutes, reduced errors and improved public access to meeting minutes, the town clerk says.
By Stephanie Kanowitz • May 14, 2026 -
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Public-sector AI translation has saved taxpayers more than $30 million, Wordly says
In San José, California, translation costs have dropped by nearly 80% and resident participation at public meetings has increased since the city began using the service, a city clerk said.
By Ryan Kushner • May 8, 2026 -
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AI procurement tool evaluates local government contract solicitations before they’re sent
More than 60% of public agencies receive an average of only two to five bids per solicitation, according to Euna Solutions. Its AI Solicitation Advisor aims to help bolster those numbers.
By Ryan Kushner • May 6, 2026
