Finding social posts that matter in emergency situations
Researchers have developed a toolkit that pulls posts from a certain geographic region, filters them based on specific keywords, examines clusters of posts and flags trending or unusual topics.
DARPA funds next-generation AI
The $2 billion “AI Next” campaign aims to transform computers from specialized tools to partners with contextual reasoning capabilities.
FAA preps traffic management for drones
Automated drone authorizations, remote identification and dynamic airspace management are essential for integrating unmanned systems into the national airspace.
Using lasers to keep drones aloft
The Army is developing a way to generate electricity for drones by beaming a laser onto a photovoltaic cell.
Improving information sharing across the Atlantic
Agreement on data handling practices combined with advanced technologies can create a trusted threat intel sharing environment between the U.S. and its European allies.
Election-system sensor deployment continues ahead of midterms
There are now 87 Albert sensors actively supporting election infrastructure at the state and county levels.
NSF funds most powerful academic supercomputer
The National Science Foundation announced a $60 million award to the University of Texas at Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center for the Frontera supercomputer.
Is Bluetooth the answer to remote drone ID?
The technology used to connect cell phones to wireless earbuds could used by law enforcement to identify and track drones.
Which state has the best websites?
In its rankings of state websites, the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation considered page-load speed, mobile friendliness, security and accessibility.
Coast Guard looks into sensors for maritime surveillance
Sensors could help expand intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance without additional staff, ships or planes.
Cyber commanding greater attention in states
Regular reports to the governor and the appointment of chief privacy officers shows states' increasing their focus on cybersecurity, according to a survey by the National Association of Chief Information Officers.
Columbus wants a transit app for trip planning, payments
As part of its smart city initiative, the Ohio city wants a single smartphone app to help people plan and pay for door-to-door transit.
Early IPP test flights take off
Under the UAS Integration Pilot Program, San Diego's Fire Department is testing a telepresence and data management platform that allows officials to livestream video from unmanned aerial systems and manage data related to drone flights.
Government leans into machine learning
Agencies at every level -- local, state and federal -- are increasingly using AI and machine learning to better understand data and make back-office tasks more efficient.
For LA transit, one payment system to rule them all
Los Angeles Metro's hybrid system will allow riders to pay for third-party transit options like bike share using the city's transit payment system.
Machine learning improves contamination monitoring
Sensors and machine learning can be as reliable as on site measurements, new research shows.
Smart cities vulnerable to easy attacks on unsecured connected apps
Some of the same vulnerabilities that enabled the 2016 Mirai botnet attack can still be found in components of smart city applications, a new study shows.
Can electricity use predict a bad morning commute?
Data on household electricity consumption could help transit agencies predict morning traffic congestion, new research suggests.
Army wants to improve drone awareness
New technology will allow unmanned aerial systems to communicate telemetry information over an LTE network.
Why confidence matters in facial recognition systems
Concerns over the accuracy of facial recognition systems came under the spotlight when Amazon’s Rekognition incorrectly matched 28 members of Congress to criminal mugshots.
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