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ColumnOpenAI shares its five-pillar blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.
The creator of ChatGPT and one of the leading purveyors of AI has shared what it described as its blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.—and federal, state and local community buy-in for the plan is key.
Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Google, NLC issue AI guide for city leaders
The digital divide that has plagued cities could turn into an “AI divide” as some local governments experiment with the technologies while others lack access, said a Google executive.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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‘Building a technology-friendly environment’: Detroit to accept cryptocurrency payments in 2025
Detroit announced it is on track to become the largest city in the U.S. to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for taxes and other fees.
By Ryan Kushner • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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How ‘floating car data’ can help cities tackle traffic
Smart city technology can save transportation agencies money and inform conversations with the public, says a white paper by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
In the past, cities and counties were not a prime target for ransomware attacks, says Rahul Mahna, a partner who leads the Outsourced IT Services team at Eisner Advisory Group LLC.
By Michael Keating • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power
Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Heat mapping program opens 2025 applications, offering financial and technical support
Applications for the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring program are due in January, but communities that express interest by Nov. 15 can get paired up with a mentor community.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead
Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. This is due to younger generation voters engaging on platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, and with half of all U.S. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey.
By Eric Grant • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities
As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve watched Traverse City, Mich.’s efforts to build a fiber municipal broadband network with both interest and concern.
By Gerald DeGrazia • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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New York unveils daily wildfire risk map
As dry weather fuels brush fires in the state, officials and researchers launched a data tool they say will get critical information to the public and firefighters more quickly.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Robotaxi company Waymo raises $5.6B to expand operations
The company plans to use the money to bring its “Waymo One” commercial ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices
No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout.
By Michael Keating • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce
There are an estimated 20.3 million public sector employees in the United States, representing a significant 13% of the country’s active workforce. The implications for turnover are staggering, as several thousand of these employees retire each year on average as others constantly join.
By Jeff Green • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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The future of flying: FAA’s final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’
Changes are coming to city and county airspace that could turn a science-fiction dream into a reality.
By Ryan Kushner • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Philadelphia bans rent-setting software, joining San Francisco
The software lets residential landlords indirectly coordinate, raising rents, lowering occupancy rates and increasing evictions, lawmakers say. San Francisco’s ban is in effect, while Philadelphia’s awaits the mayor’s signature.
By Mary Salmonsen • Updated Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Serve Robotics debuts faster, larger delivery robots to be deployed in 2 cities
The sidewalk robots, which are outfitted with new safety measures, will hit the streets in coming months as part of Serve's deal with Uber Eats.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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OpinionEviction data is lacking. Here’s how local governments can help.
Local leaders need to understand the magnitude of the housing crisis in their area to act on it, a Princeton Eviction Lab representative says.
By Camila Vallejo • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Tesla promises driverless robotaxi by 2027
CEO Elon Musk also announced that fully autonomous versions of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles would begin driverless tests in California and Texas next year.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process
Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell, director of SLED (state, local and education) business development at Iron Mountain Government Solutions, a company that provides secure management of data and assets; it works to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.
By Michael Keating • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Uber inks deal to bring delivery robots, robotaxis to several cities
To start, Uber Eats will deliver orders with Avride’s sidewalk robots in Austin, Texas, before expanding to two other cities.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of RoutewareHow AI is helping cities drive improvements in infrastructure and citizen satisfaction
Equipping vehicles to look for critical infrastructure and quality-of-life issues that can plague communities helps city partners deliver proactive government and equitable public service across all zip codes.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats
This summer, Flint, Mich., became the latest in a growing list of U.S. municipalities to fall victim to a ransomware attack. This incident, which took city services offline for weeks, is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities many local governments face in an increasingly hostile cyber landscape.
By Andy Lin • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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A hit show on Toronto’s failed smart city project returns to the stage
The award-winning play, “The Master Plan,” dramatizes the city’s fractured relationship with then-Google subsidiary Sidewalk Labs.
By David Silverberg • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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What’s the value of a city’s nature? San Antonio pilots tool to find out.
Designed by a Stanford University-based group, the tool shows how land use changes could impact carbon sequestration, urban cooling and residents’ access to nature. More cities may eventually get access.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate
Consider the technology that makes effective policing possible. Where would we be without the ability to conduct DNA testing—or even fingerprint suspects?
By Dean Cunningham • Oct. 1, 2024
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