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3D-printed homes save time, money, state pilot shows
September 30, 2022 | News, Emerging TechA potential solution to Virginia’s housing shortage comes from the nozzle of a 3D printer.
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House bill limits police use of facial recognition
| News, Emerging TechThe legislation would place “strong limits” on the technology’s use, provide transparency to those harmed by it and ensure there are annual assessments of its accuracy.
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Debate: How to stop our cities from being turned into AI jungles
| News, Emerging TechAs artificial intelligence becomes more common, policymakers must bulk up AI governance to ensure the technology is used responsibly.
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Smart tactics for introducing technology to a skeptical community
September 28, 2022 | News, Emerging TechEducation and engagement can get residents and local leaders on board with new projects, experts suggest.
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‘Robo-lawyers’ are coming. Are states ready?
September 26, 2022 | News, Emerging TechAutomated legal services are becoming more widely available for routine proceedings, offering possible cost savings and other benefits. But for the emerging tech to thrive, experts say regulations need to be updated.
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Colorado now accepts crypto for state tax payments
September 23, 2022 | News, Emerging TechThe Department of Revenue has added cryptocurrency as a payment type, allowing residents to pay individual and business tax through PayPal.
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Metaverse will move the goal posts for ID verification
| News, Emerging TechAgencies should partner with their constituencies to actively explore how Web3 technologies will change today’s approaches to authentication.
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California legalizes human composting
September 21, 2022 | News, Emerging TechStarting in 2027, California will allow human composting, a green-burial option that is also legal in Colorado, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.
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Feds prepare to open new $500M program for transportation tech
September 16, 2022 | News, Emerging TechStates and localities are among those eligible for the grants, which are aimed at funding projects focused on innovations like autonomous vehicles and roadside sensors.
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What is proof-of-stake? A computer scientist explains a new way to make cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverse transactions
| News, Emerging TechProof-of-stake as a consensus mechanism may be more energy efficient for blockchain systems, one expert says.