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Fish and Wildlife to deploy drones in battle against invasive plants
May 22, 2023 | News, Emerging TechTo protect native plants and reduce equipment impact on the environment, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will deploy aerial drones to spray invasive plants with herbicides.
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Engagement, access, equity drive city’s evolution
May 19, 2023 | News, Emerging TechWaterloo, Iowa, has 12 smart city projects lined up based on four pillars: e-government, sustainability, transportation and public safety.
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ChatGPT can rapidly build solutions for network defense
May 17, 2023 | News, Emerging TechA new report outlines how the generative AI tool can quickly build scripts to thwart attackers and identify security vulnerabilities, but stresses that secure and responsible use of the evolving technology is essential.
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Interior wants a fleet of drones ‘on call’ to help with wildfires, other emergencies
May 16, 2023 | Emerging Tech, NewsWhile the program will be used any time additional drone support is necessary, it will primarily be used to assist with wildfires, emergency response and search and rescues, among other tasks.
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Housing authority looks to AI for voucher processing
May 15, 2023 | News, Emerging TechColumbus wants to use an artificial intelligence-based solution to off-load routine tasks from staff and accelerate Housing Choice Voucher processing.
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State AG floats ‘nation-leading’ crypto regulation
| News, Emerging TechThe legislation would protect investors and consumers by increasing transparency and eliminating conflicts of interest, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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NSF jumpstarts regional innovation with $20M awards
May 08, 2023 | News, Emerging TechThe National Science Foundation will fund research in six states to advance energy-water systems, biomanufacturing, health care, wildfire management and artificial intelligence.
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New AI research funding to focus on 6 areas
| News, Emerging TechSeven new artificial intelligence laboratories aim to support human health and development research and cyber defenses as well as aid climate-resilient agricultural practices.
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Buyer beware: Avoid immature AI solutions
May 05, 2023 | News, Emerging TechGiven the sensitivity of the data state and local governments handle, procurement officers must educate themselves on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and use caution when considering AI services.
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AI exemplifies the ‘free rider’ problem – here’s why that points to regulation
| News, Emerging TechSome public officials and business leaders have called on tech companies to pause AI development to reduce overall risk and ensure benefits are widely distributed, but one expert says enforceable regulations may be necessary.