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How AI can help and hurt the environment
June 25, 2024 | News, Emerging TechArtificial intelligence could put a greater strain on electricity, water and other resources already under pressure from data centers. But the technology also presents opportunities to address environmental challenges.
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In this county, AI is its ‘institutional knowledge in a box’
June 21, 2024 | News, Emerging TechThe way Washoe County, Nevada, is using artificial intelligence may not be flashy or innovative, but its “boring” approach is leading to better customer service and, maybe, more transformative projects down the road.
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Don’t rush into AI experiments too quickly, experts say
June 20, 2024 | News, Emerging TechSpeakers at Route Fifty’s latest Innovation Spotlight cautioned the need to balance innovation in artificial intelligence with good governance, despite the desire for adoption to happen quicker.
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Massachusetts is expanding its pathbreaking vehicle fleet electrification program
| Emerging Tech, NewsThe Massachusetts Fleet Advisor program, which helps small businesses, nonprofits and municipalities transition to electric vehicles, recently received $5 million in federal funding.
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3D visualization predicts hurricane damage before it happens
June 17, 2024 | News, Emerging TechBy applying this technology to coastal communities or community buildings, such as schools and stores, researchers can help residents and officials create a plan for hurricane season.
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It’s time to take a serious look at esports gaming
June 14, 2024 | News, Emerging TechThe growing popularity of competitive video games is creating opportunities for governments at all levels. It builds skills, fosters community at local rec centers and schools and even boosts tourism.
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AI in law enforcement is risky, but holds promise
June 11, 2024 | News, Emerging TechLeaders should not be reluctant to use AI in controversial applications, even if they risk blowback, one city’s CIO advises.
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To drive revenue, cities turn to tech to fix their parking problems
May 30, 2024 | News, Emerging TechParking brings in $3 billion a year for state and local governments. That's why they are using new technologies to help push parking reforms aimed at streamlining enforcement and increasing revenues and environmental friendliness.
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As hype intensifies, cities put AI to the test
| News, Emerging TechA recent gathering of local officials shed some light on how cities are using artificial intelligence today and how they plan to use it.
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AI guardrails vs. ‘guiderails’: Navigating the curvy road ahead
May 22, 2024 | News, Emerging TechCOMMENTARY | Rather than focusing on guardrails, which try to prevent undesirable outcomes, agencies should consider more proactive guiderails that make generative AI safe and easy to use.