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    What’s top of mind for New York’s first customer experience officer

    About a month into the job, Tonya Webster discussed her priorities and how she plans to overcome siloed agency processes.

    By Kristen Doerer • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Report: Mayors are interested in generative AI, but adoption rates remain low

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.There’s be...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Trendline

    AI in Local Government

    City officials are using AI-powered tools for everything from public safety to fiscal management.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

    The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

    By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023
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    As they plan to buy new IT systems, agencies need to listen to their technology users

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.When they ...

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Data sharing that drives value creation will advance the global smart society

    It’s important to recognize the magnitude and scope of what is involved in developing and implementing technologies and systems to perform and capitalize on this data sharing at a city level, let alone a global one.

    Nov. 20, 2023
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    Generative AI is here. This is how 5 cities plan to manage its use.

    Guidelines aim to help government employees navigate the use of generative artificial intelligence tools while maintaining privacy, ethics and city values.

    By Paige Gross • Nov. 16, 2023
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    NYC publishes RFP seeking operator to update Manhattan helipad for eVTOL aircraft use

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Under a pl...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 16, 2023
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    3 steps for getting urban innovation pilots out of ‘purgatory’

    A road map for New York City recommends taking a “challenge-based” approach to procurement and beefing up startup infrastructure.

    By Paige Gross • Nov. 15, 2023
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    How AI can assist cities and counties with cybersecurity

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.he Public ...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Billionaire-planned smart cities in the US: What’s the latest?

    To date, most of these grand plans have made little progress and face scrutiny from residents, local governments and states.

    By Adina Solomon • Nov. 13, 2023
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    GM halts production of the Cruise Origin robotaxi

    The decision follows California regulators ordering Cruise to cease operations after a pedestrian was struck by one of its self-driving vehicles in downtown San Francisco.

    By Eric Walz • Nov. 9, 2023
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    How cities can decarbonize delivery in the era of online orders

    A new action guide by the National League of Cities points to emerging policies and technologies to combat increasing air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Governments installing digital safeguards that shield infrastructure from cyber criminals

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Cities and...

    By Michael Keating • Oct. 31, 2023
  • A fleet of white eVTOL aircraft with four rotors, one parked with landing gear on concrete surface in front of glass terminal building and others in midflight.
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    Legal fights over air taxi regulation stand in the industry’s way

    The technology is largely there for short-haul urban rides to become a reality, but uncertainty over governing jurisdictions is one of the issues keeping the industry grounded.

    By Ramona Dzinkowski • Oct. 30, 2023
  • A Chevrolet Cruise autonomous vehicle with a driver moves through an intersection on June 08, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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    Cruise robotaxi investigations

    Cruise recalls driverless robotaxis after halting operations in 3 cities

    The General Motors subsidiary is grappling with two federal investigations and a recent incident in which one of its cars left a pedestrian seriously injured.

    By • Updated Nov. 8, 2023
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    Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? It depends on who you ask.

    With few natural disaster risks, a stable climate and business-friendly practices, the Arizona metropolis has experienced a burst in industrial building.

    By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Opinion

    Why payments to government agencies should be easier

    “Increasingly, government agencies — and the people they serve — need a payments system that is connected across departments and jurisdictions,” writes one payments executive.

    By Sloane Wright • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Cruise robotaxi investigations

    California suspends Cruise robotaxis for misrepresenting safety

    The General Motors subsidiary withheld portions of a video showing a recent incident that left a pedestrian severely injured, the state DMV said.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Technology and collaboration are key for keeping federal buildings safe and secure

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.As threats...

    By Todd Miller • Oct. 25, 2023
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    31 ‘tech hubs’ unveiled by Biden administration

    The federal government is betting on the hubs to transform into globally competitive innovation centers. Phase 2 of the initiative — a competition for millions of federal dollars to implement local plans — starts now.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 24, 2023
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    Cities reap benefits from ‘intelligent transportation systems,’ but challenges remain

    Technologies that can improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists need "sustained funding and leadership," local and state officials told the Government Accountability Office.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    With passage of bill, speed cameras will be piloted in six Californian cities and counties

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The latest...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Washington, DC’s ban on cashless businesses, explained

    As contactless, digital and card transactions become more common, the district has joined state and local governments preserving residents' right to pay cash.

    By Paige Gross • Oct. 19, 2023
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    NYC announces artificial intelligence adoption framework, AI chatbot pilot

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Artificial...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 17, 2023
  • A Chevrolet Cruise autonomous vehicle with a driver moves through an intersection on June 08, 2023 in San Francisco, Californi
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    Cruise robotaxi investigations

    Cruise faces federal investigation after driverless robotaxi severely injures pedestrian

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating four incidents involving autonomous Cruise vehicles and pedestrians in San Francisco.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023