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    ‘If we want smart cities, we have to give them data,’ IoT expert says

    Yale faculty member and AI, machine learning and IoT expert Andrei Khurshudov discusses the issue of privacy in smart cities and how AI can play a role in decision-making.

    By Paige Gross • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Generative AI, virtual reality top Deloitte’s annual 2024 technology trends report

    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.From the r...

    By Andy Castillo • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Ford, Resideo to study how EVs can power homes

    The automaker and smart home product company will test how Ford’s future electric vehicle batteries can reduce home energy costs.

    By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2023
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    2024: 12 predictions for cities and counties (AI stars in all)

    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.Once again...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Smart city collaborations: Lessons from North Carolina’s Research Triangle

    Tips on building trust, starting small and more from speakers at a recent summit, including a Dell Technologies industry workflow specialist and North Carolina State University’s director of cybersecurity practice.

    By Paige Gross • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Authorities raise alarm on cyber threats against water, other critical sectors

    Hackers affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are behind a series of attacks targeting devices used in U.S. water and wastewater facilities, according to federal agencies.

    By David Jones • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve

    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 evolvi...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 29, 2023
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    CISA publishes AI roadmap to support security, competitiveness of American 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 advent of ...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 28, 2023
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    The correlation between trust, transparency and technology with residents and their local governments

    The correlation between trust, transparency and technology with residents and their local governments.

    By Brenden Elwood • Nov. 27, 2023
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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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    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
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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
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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