Facial recognition: Can fake data produce real results?
Diversifying training datasets with computer-generated faces may help break down bias in the technology, but one expert says using synthetic images is a step too far.
Automated vehicles coming to Ohio roads
The state will test trucks equipped with platooning technology along its Smart Mobility Corridor, and automated passenger vehicles will spend a year driving on rural roads.
Tech keeps city’s fleet vehicles within speed limits
Active intelligent speed assistance technology has kept drivers from speeding and cut hard braking by more than a third, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
AI might be seemingly everywhere, but there are still plenty of things it can’t do – for now
Artificial intelligence remains a powerful tool for analytic and predictive capabilities, but just interpreting data is not enough to put AI on the same level of human thinking, one expert says.
NIST cooks up modified yeast for responder biothreat training
The yeast reference material has qualities similar to harmful biological agents, enabling first responders to practice detecting biothreats.
City bus reliability picks up with automatic vehicle location tech
Real-time location data increases the efficiency of bus operations and boosts rider trust.
Portable gunshot detector senses firearms’ sound and flash
The system uses the sound and flash of the fired gun to identify and validate each shot, reducing response times and false positives.
What’s next in government tech
Blockchain, artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality offer agencies new opportunities, but modernizing legacy infrastructure will be key, a recent report says.
10 times this year the Webb telescope blew us away with new images of our stunning universe
The James Webb Space Telescope allows offers scientists a closer look into the infrared with greater sensitivity and sharpness.
Not everything we call AI is actually ‘artificial intelligence.’ Here’s what you need to know
Systems that involve learning and adapting are considered artificial intelligence, and one expert says advancements in the data, computation and algorithms behind AI could someday imitate the way humans think.
State gets ready to capitalize on blockchain
A Texas work group found opportunities for the technology in smart contracts, records management and governance models.
Everyone’s having a field day with ChatGPT – but nobody knows how it actually works
OpenAI's recently released ChatbotGPT is not open source and has not been accompanied by peer-reviewed literature so far. One expert says this lack of transparency could slow down future AI advancements.
How one state jockeys for drone, AV leadership
The Arkansas Council on Future Mobility called on the state to capitalize on the rapidly changing mobility landscape by investing in its tech infrastructure and workforce.
Startups get hands-on intro to the smart city space
The Smart Futures Lab in Denver provides a physical and digital community where participants can hone their technology and find government partners.
The ChatGPT chatbot is blowing people away with its writing skills. An expert explains why it’s so impressive
The text-generating model stands out from its cohorts for its mostly accurate and helpful responses and it can even reject inappropriate prompts, but one expert says the chatbot's impressive feats are still not up to par with human capabilities.
Text-to-image AI: powerful, easy-to-use technology for making art – and fakes
As AI-generated images become more popular, one expert says the inherent creative freedom coincides with the ability to create false and sometimes harmful media.
Tricky terrain is no problem for this four-legged robot
Researchers have developed a robot that uses machine learning to navigate its surrounding, which scientists say could assist in search and rescue operations.
Transit agency pilots gun detection tech
Philadelphia’s SEPTA will test an AI-based video analytics solution that aims to reduce gun-related violence on train platforms.
How AI speeds time to repair
Artificial intelligence that monitors networks can help teams pinpoint problems and suggest repairs.
States enter the quantum race
Chattanooga is leveraging its high-speed fiber for the first commercial quantum network, while Maryland builds a quantum ecosystem.
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