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California suspends Cruise robotaxis, and questions mount
October 25, 2023 | News, Emerging TechThe state Department of Motor Vehicles halted operation of the self-driving cars in San Francisco because of concerns over how the company handled a crash with a pedestrian.
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AI-ready New York City focuses on workforce, procurement
October 24, 2023 | News, Emerging TechThe plan’s emphasis on building employee skills and updating its byzantine contracting lays the foundation for a unified city government ready to face new challenges.
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County tests feasibility of 3D-printed affordable housing
| Emerging Tech, NewsSanta Barbara County is using a state grant to 3D-print an affordable home in what it hopes will be a demonstration project other communities can learn from.
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31 communities tapped as innovation hub finalists
October 23, 2023 | News, Emerging TechThe Biden administration expects the innovation hubs to spur scientific and technological innovation in communities across the country, including small and rural areas and those with historically underserved populations.
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Ending the deepfake threat to elections before it starts
| News, Emerging TechOfficials try to get ahead of misinformation created by AI before the 2024 elections.
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Don’t fear AI, but prepare for its wider use
June 29, 2023 | News, Emerging TechGovernments should help build a talent pipeline for artificial intelligence jobs, one expert advises.
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Chatbots can be used to create manipulative content
June 28, 2023 | News, Emerging TechArtificial intelligence could be used to generate content intended to manipulate people. Addressing this problem means understanding how communication works to influence people.
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Boston looks to boost employee productivity with generative AI guidance
June 26, 2023 | Emerging Tech, NewsThe city’s chief information officer said the effort, among the first in the nation, is designed to encourage workers to “experiment responsibly” with the technology.
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First AI advisory committee report stresses getting regulatory balance right
| News, Emerging TechDesigning trustworthy AI systems with government regulatory help is a central theme in the committee’s first report delivered to President Joe Biden.
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How will AI affect workers? Tech waves of the past show how unpredictable the path can be
June 22, 2023 | News, Emerging TechNew digital technologies have been a constant for workers over the past few decades, with a mixed record on the economy and individuals’ daily lives. AI’s effect will likely be just as unpredictable.