Infusing government with AI, one pilot at a time
Digital assistants and robotic process automation programs not only give agencies new tools to improve efficiency, they also empower creative thinking, the leader of GSA's Emerging Citizen Technologies Program says.
The Humble Curb Is Fast Becoming the City’s Hottest Asset
Digitizing curbs is “something that has benefit today, benefit in the future, and doesn’t require so much investment from cities that they can’t do it today.”
States embrace benefits of autonomous vehicles
The technology can help states improve safety, expand public transportation and give the elderly and disabled more options, experts say.
NIST examines blockchain misconceptions
A new draft report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology sets out to dispel some of the common misconceptions surrounding distributed ledger technology.
9 U.S. Cities Certified for Excellence in Data-Driven Decision-making
This stamp of approval for governance is certainly not a rubber stamp.
Auto Industry Tells Congress to Pump Brakes On Self-Driving Car Regulation
“If we set standards before we know what we’re creating, we could stifle innovation.”
Kansas City Enters ‘Phase 2’ of Its Smart City Transformation
“There is a greater value to the data we maintain as a city than we anticipated,” according to the city’s chief innovation officer.
Air Force seeks 'virtual wingman' for intel analysts
The conversational digital assistants would make complex analytics possible for nearly anyone, regardless of technical ability.
When drones are part of the smart city network
Flying sensor-laden drones will be a major contributor to a smart city's network, experts say.
North America’s Largest Transit System Is the Acid Test for Electric Buses
“There really has been a convergence of factors over the last four or five years that has made this a really good time for New York to jump in,” according to Proterra's chief commercial officer.
New York State Police launch drone program
The State Police will begin using drones to support law enforcement missions, including disaster response and traffic safety.
CES spotlights smart city innovations
The annual consumer electronics show honored 11 innovative smart city products.
Putting remote control of robots within everyone's reach
Researchers are developing software that works with off-the-shelf virtual reality headsets to put remote control of robots within the reach of any developer.
Do drones have a future in DOTs?
Advances in sensors, mapping system accuracy and data management make unmanned aerial systems a high-value proposition for transportation departments.
DARPA seeks tech for keeping comm in military operations
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking for radio technology that can withstand the frequent signal degradation that routinely occurs in military operational environments.
Gartner: 10 ways AI can improve smartphones
The combination of more powerful hardware and cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions will open the door to more advanced user experiences.
Machine learning: The good, the bad and the ugly
While machine learning might be the enabling technology for the future, for the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, it's old school.
Why a City’s or County’s First Autonomous Vehicle Project Should Be ‘Boring’
Localities like Contra Costa County are piloting non-consumer AVs like shuttles, which are great for getting early feedback and benefit all residents.
With ‘Bomb Cyclone,’ Boston Points Residents to This Important Map
Before citizens can help the city keep fire hydrants and catch basins clear of snow, they first need to know where they’re located.
IARPA contracts for universal text translator
The intelligence community's research arm taps major research universities, NIST to create a universal text translator.
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