Library of Congress checks out 3D printing
A LOC working group is learning to use 3D photogrammetry to build digital models of artifacts held in the Library’s collections.
How AI helps predict fire risk
A machine-learning-based model helps the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire see which buildings in the city are at the highest risk of a fire and prioritize safety inspections.
Building the bots that keep Wikipedia fresh
Government bot developers can learn about successful automation by studying the creation, vetting and roles of the 1,601 bots that help maintain the site and interact with its more than 137,000 human editors.
Charlotte takes e-scooter data for a test ride
Analyzing trip data from three e-scooter companies gives city transit managers new insights into micromobility supply and demand.
Government revs up IT security automation
The public sector is expected to be the fastest-growing user of automation in the next six to 12 months, a new survey finds.
Fiber from NOVA to Nashville
The Virginia Transportation Department signed an agreement for installation of fiber-optic cable along Routes 66 and 81 that will give it bandwidth for its five operations centers and connected traffic management devices.
HHS taps into nationwide drug-testing data
A clinical drug testing services provider is giving the Department of Health and Human Services near-real-time test results from all 50 states for free in an effort to combat the country’s drug overdose crisis.
Chattanooga taps AI to identify hate speech
To better understand the factors leading to the spread of violent extremism and intolerance, the city is using Hatebase's natural language processing tool to analyze reports of inappropriate speech and determine the likelihood of hateful context.
Balancing power consumption on the network edge
Smart cities will require more power at the network edge, but management software can help identify efficiencies as networks decentralize.
AI for wildlife management
Several projects are using artificial intelligence to analyze camera images, helping researchers quickly leverage field-collected data.
Improving situational awareness for responders
The Haptic Interfaces for Public Safety Challenge generated a number of innovations that will give responders who can't see or hear when they're battling fires more information about their environment.
California taps utility data to flag cannabis fraud
A cloud-based platform running advanced algorithms on nontraditional data sources like utilities alerts cannabis regulators of potentially high-risk or fraudulent activities.
DC Water taps AI for sewer line assessments
Pipe Sleuth classifies sewer defects from videos, delivering s a consistent, more accurate view of what’s happening in the water infrastructure running under the nation’s capital.
AI weather eye keeps Alaska pilots safe
The algorithm uses a web camera’s image feed to automatically determine an area’s visibility for pilots.
Cybersecurity from the statehouse to the local library
A new report showcases successful cybersecurity collaborations between state and local governments and offers tips on forming cybersecurity partnerships.
VA benefits platform: Big bang, less bucks
The cloud-based Benefits Integration Platform lets the Department of Veterans Affairs quickly spin up, tear down and rebuild new development environments.
Easy access to cloud-based disaster solutions
A new AWS program connects government entities and nonprofits that use Amazon Web Services and need technology-related public-safety and disaster response solutions.
5G powers Air Force 'smart base of the future'
The Air Force is working with AT&T to rebuild and modernize communications infrastructure at Tyndall Air Force Base with 5G-powered capabilities.
GAO: USPS last-mile data useful, but unlikely to generate much revenue
To offset increased costs associated with mail delivery, the Government Accountability Office weighs the pros and cons of leveraging the Postal Service's last-mile delivery network.
Breaking out biometrics funding
How agencies are investing in biometrics and identity management to improve national security.
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