Government gets ready for fintech
State and local government innovators are experimenting with services that leverage technology-enabled finance.
Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Going To Fix Our Roadways
COMMENTARY | Automated vehicles aren't going to make it solo. Humans and machines alike are going to need connected infrastructure to tame our transportation future.
When is blockchain the right tool for the job?
Although blockchain can increase transparency, cut out the middleman and ensure data integrity, it is often applied to problems that could more easily be solved with a traditional database.
Chatbots vs. RPA vs. virtual assistants
IT modernization isn’t only about replacing aging equipment. It’s also about implementing cutting-edge technology such as chatbots, virtual assistants and robotic process automation for better served citizens and more engaged employees.
FAA digs deeper into drone traffic management
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management pilot will focus on flight planning, communications, aircraft separation and weather services for these drones flying under 400 feet.
Is it time to buy a drone?
Rather than integrating drones into current processes to gain efficiencies, agencies should identify unique problems the unmanned technology can solve.
Marriage certificates sealed by blockchain
Hunter Halcomb, the head of IT for the Washoe County Recorder’s Office, spoke with GCN about the challenges of putting marriage certificates onto a blockchain-based system.
Blockchain to speed medical research
A bill proposes a pilot project to get more and faster access to secure clinical data on valley fever.
Will talking to AI voice assistants re-engineer our human conversations?
When we communicate face-to-face there is an expectation of mutual attentiveness, but these norms could be wholly deconstructed if we were to have the majority of our conversations with non-humans.
Blockchain makes new inroads into public sector
Many of the efforts are still nascent, but all levels of government have started to explore blockchain’s capabilities through pilot projects, legislation and research.
Quantum computer: We’re planning to create one that acts like a brain
The Quromorphic project aims to radically boost the amount of input data that can be processed by building neural networks that work on the principles of quantum mechanics.
Are bug brains the key to AI?
DARPA wants build artificial intelligence networks based on small flying insects' "impressive computational capabilities."
DOT floats options for connected vehicle communications
The Department of Transportation is seeking comments on how recent technology developments might affect the use of dedicated short-range communications.
LA taps augmented reality for specialized repairs
AR googles and home-grown software not only help technicians make repairs faster and more accurately, they may even help attract tech talent to Los Angeles.
Transportation Department to fund automated driving demos
The U.S. DOT is making $60 million in grant funding available to public-sector entities to demonstrate how automated driving systems can be safely integrated into the nation's transportation system.
Quake Early-Warning App Now Available to Anyone in Los Angeles
Making seismic alerts available to the public has been a priority for Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Tampa’s Path to Smart City Status
The city’s downtown will be ready for connected vehicles by 2020, and an advanced traffic management system will cover the entire city by 2023.
AI to the rescue for infrastructure
Artificial intelligence can be enlisted for prosaic chores like monitoring infrastructure that can save governments time and money.
San José Moves Forward with Scooter Geofencing Rule
One operator, Bird, expressed displeasure with the 12 mph speed limit the city imposed.
How wireless recharging works -- and doesn’t, yet
Researchers are working to ensure that the power transmitter can transfer the maximum amount of electricity to the receiver.
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