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Algorithm analyzes escort ads to detect human trafficking
October 28, 2022 | News, Emerging TechResearchers have developed an algorithm that identifies similarities in escort advertisements, which often indicates trafficking behavior.
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Emissions from e-waste spiked 53% in 6 years
| News, Emerging TechElectronic devices are releasing increasing amounts of toxic emissions into the environment, spurring the need for a legal framework to regulate e-waste.
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How government might work up to 3D-printed buildings
October 26, 2022 | News, Emerging TechPanelists at the Imagine Nation ELC Conference noted that for some emerging technologies—like large-scale 3D printing and augmented reality—agencies may have to “start with smaller.”
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Digital twins need more than infrastructure data, expert says
October 25, 2022 | News, Emerging TechReal-time, bi-directional data can help cities determine not just what residents are doing – but why, according to the Smart Cities Council.
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Is the metaverse really the future of work?
October 24, 2022 | News, Emerging TechAnd will it all be as rosy as Meta promises?
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Testing out new transportation options in the nation’s capital
| News, Emerging TechWashington, D.C. officials are hoping a “mobility innovation district” will help address equity concerns.
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49% of tech pros believe AI poses ‘existential threat’ to humanity, per report
October 21, 2022 | News, Emerging TechOthers believe artificial intelligence will be a necessary component of most major business strategies in the near future.
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Emerging tech training gets a $30M boost from NSF
| News, Emerging TechThe National Science Foundation’s new program, ExLENT, will help individuals gain work experience in emerging technologies through internships and other real-world experiences.
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How the Steel City onboards innovation
October 20, 2022 | News, Emerging TechPittsburgh’s PGH Lab partners with local startups to help city departments improve efficiency, transparency, sustainability and inclusivity.
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Game theory could boost access to EV charging stations
October 18, 2022 | News, Emerging TechAccess to electric vehicle charging stations could be managed with a computational model that uses game theory, a study shows.