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Intel launches research, education grant program for Ohio chip manufacturing
March 17, 2022 | News, Emerging TechA 10-year, $50 million grant program will support a collaborative, multi-institution research and education program to support domestic semiconductor production.
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IARPA project aims to identify people from drones by more than just their face
| News, Emerging TechThe program looks to develop a biometric system capable of accurate and reliable recognition and identification of persons from up to 1,000 meters away.
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Flipped procurement gives city easy access to innovative solutions
| News, Emerging TechPitch Long Beach! gives vendors a process for proposing new approaches to civic challenges and city managers a way to quickly learn about emerging technologies that can meet local priorities.
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Got rats? These cities trap ’em and zap ’em
| News, Emerging TechOne northeast city’s success killing 1,000 rodents in less than a year with traps that rely on electric current is leading its neighbors to test the same technology.
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Who’s responsible if a Tesla on autopilot kills someone?
March 15, 2022 | News, Emerging TechThe electric vehicle manufacturer clearly places the onus of safety on the driver, but research suggests that humans are susceptible to automation bias, an over-reliance on automated aids and decision support systems. Ultimately, courts will decide.
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Mayors judge civic tech pitches at SXSW
March 14, 2022 | News, Emerging TechGood Call, whose 24/7 hotline provides immediate access to legal support for arrested individuals, took home a $10,000 prize and a chance to pitch at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual meeting.
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Smart devices spy on you – 2 computer scientists explain how the Internet of Things can violate your privacy
| News, Emerging TechAs internet connectivity extends to devices in offices, shopping areas, cities and homes, privacy is in more danger than ever.
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Rural county puts land records on blockchain
March 11, 2022 | News, Emerging TechClerks in Wise County, Va., can create, store and access smart land records through a solution from Bloqable, the company developing the software.
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DARPA taps OTAs to accelerate the making of a useful quantum supercomputer
| News, Emerging TechAn ultramodern system might not be so far off.
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States use road sensors to combat treacherous ‘tire carcasses’
March 08, 2022 | News, Emerging TechSensors embedded in the pavement ahead of weigh stations alert inspectors if a truck has flat, underinflated or mismatched tires that could make it a danger on the road.