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New York to study AI, automation regulation
As technology rapidly advances, some governments fail to keep up. New York is creating a commission to stay ahead of the curve and understand the “capabilities and potential pitfalls” of the changes.
By Jason Plautz • July 26, 2019 -
NYC moves to collect retail vacancy data
The city is losing storefronts of all stripes as rents spike, leaving a blighted cityscape despite the economic boom.
By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2019 -
'We're as weak as the weakest link': Virginia looks to a statewide data governance policy
As cities battle increased ransomware attacks, the commonwealth hopes to get ahead of the curve and protect its network with a data privacy framework.
By Kira Barrett • July 24, 2019 -
Senators propose bills to improve cybersecurity for cars, planes
The legislation would provide transparency and protection of consumer privacy data in light of increasingly connected transportation devices.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2019 -
UK announces AI-driven road audit project
The audit will survey 100,000 miles of roads to assess where future investments and improvements are needed as the government prepares for AVs.
By Jason Plautz • July 24, 2019 -
NYC bill would ban unauthorized sale of cellphone location data
Councilman Justin Brannan told Smart Cities Dive that the legislation follows the federal government's unwillingness to step in over privacy concerns.
By Chris Teale • July 24, 2019 -
Report: Employers look to Midwest, South for tech talent
Low unemployment rates have been partially responsible for growth in "lesser known and under-developed" markets like Tucson, AZ and Des Moines, IA.
By Cailin Crowe • July 23, 2019 -
Orlando, FL ends pilot of Amazon facial recognition tech
The city's public trial was closely watched by technology boosters and civil rights advocates, as Amazon markets its controversial Rekognition product to police departments across the country.
By Jason Plautz • July 23, 2019 -
Accelerator CivStart launches to connect startups, governments
The businesses will connect with local government leaders who can provide guidance to ensure products "don't get made in a vacuum."
By Katie Pyzyk • July 22, 2019 -
Google Maps offers bike-share data in 24 cities
The app's integration is just one piece of the ongoing consolidation of micromobility, ride-share and public transit information.
By Kira Barrett • July 18, 2019 -
Oakland, CA passes facial recognition tech ban
The city joins San Francisco and Somerville, MA in banning the technology in response to concerns it would unfairly target minorities.
By Jason Plautz • July 18, 2019 -
Opinion6 steps for staying secure in a smart world
Many people see the internet as part of the furniture, something as ubiquitous as hot water. But it's crucial that networks are nurtured and proactively protected.
By Will Evans • July 16, 2019 -
3 key themes that will drive cities' strategies for job creation
"The future of work in America" report assessed how tech and automation will impact labor fields, productivity and economic development in cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 15, 2019 -
Amazon to invest $700M to upskill 100K employees
Programs to reskill current employees will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over the very small pool of qualified workers.
By Matt Leonard • July 12, 2019 -
Populus' new mobility tool shows where riders use bikes, scooters
Populus Routes produces visualizations for cities to learn where bikes and scooters are frequently used, providing better insight into infrastructure needs.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 11, 2019 -
Report: Cyberattacks cost $45B in losses in 2018
The Internet Society's Online Trust Alliance found that local governments are less likely to pay ransoms, but more vulnerable to attacks.
By Kristin Musulin • July 11, 2019 -
What can Uber, Lyft data tell cities about transit deserts?
A bulk of ride-hailing trips in New York City between 2014 and 2017 originated in minority and low-income neighborhoods without reliable transit services.
By Jason Plautz • July 11, 2019 -
INRIX updates Road Rules platform to fit 'evolving dialogue' around data
The platform, initially designed for communicating rules for AVs, now also covers other mobility modes like bikes and scooters.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2019 -
Data management can foster equitable mobility in cities
Panelists at a Capitol Hill briefing on Tuesday said initiatives like mobility data specifications and the Open Mobility Foundation are key.
By Chris Teale • July 10, 2019 -
Amazon asks FCC to launch satellites for broadband service
Kuiper Systems, an Amazon subsidiary, wants to launch 3,236 satellites into orbit and connect underserved areas to high-speed internet.
By Chris Teale • July 08, 2019 -
Google ranks world's most crowded transit lines
The top 10 list ranks international transit lines based on crowdedness reports from Google Maps, featuring only one U.S. line: New York's "L" train.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 03, 2019 -
Mesa, AZ lands $1B Google data center
Google’s arrival boosts Mesa's reputation as a hub for data centers, which tech giants are increasingly building outside of Silicon Valley.
By Jason Plautz • July 03, 2019 -
US House approves $5M to explore new transportation tech
Funding could develop safety and environmental standards for new transportation modes, such as a proposed Chicago-Cleveland hyperloop.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 02, 2019 -
Ransomware: Why it's sometimes OK to pay up
"It's really a straightforward math problem," said Josh Zelonis, senior analyst at Forrester.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • July 02, 2019 -
Every major US carrier has launched 5G service
T-Mobile was the last of the four major telecoms to roll out 5G service, launching in six cities over the weekend. Now, the carriers race to expand.
By Jason Plautz • July 02, 2019
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