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Does smart-city tech threaten democracy?
August 13, 2021 | NewsThe rapid adoption of smart-city technology has created unforeseen conditions that could risk common civil liberties, according to a new report.
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What is the metaverse? 2 media and information experts explain
| NewsThe always-on virtual environments in which people can interact with one another and digital objects while operating virtual representations of themselves may become the successor to the internet.
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Wisconsin clears UI backlog with cloud-based AI
August 12, 2021 | NewsWorking with Google Cloud, the state was able to clear its bottleneck of unemployment insurance claims, leverage predictive analytics to speed response time and screen out fraudulent claims.
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Digital twins the ‘ultimate tool’ for city infrastructure planning
| NewsCities using digital twins for more efficient urban planning can expect to save $280 billion by 2030, according to market research.
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Using ARPA funds to build a technology foundation that supports recovery
| NewsUsing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to modernize legacy systems by moving to the cloud and expanding workforce and analytics tools, agencies can expedite pandemic recovery while forging a strategic path to long-term benefits and overall service improvements.
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DIU seeks tech to spot GPS disruptions
| NewsThe Defense Innovation Unit is looking for situational awareness of potential disruptions to global navigation satellite systems.
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Do you understand the risk in your software sausage?
August 11, 2021 | NewsSince an application is only as secure as its least secure component, it’s imperative to know what’s in the software sausage.
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How open data helps Boulder police, community tackle crime
| NewsThe Boulder, Colo., Police Department’s new open data portal lets the public view and download crime data as part of an effort to boost transparency and reduce crime.
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OMB issues initial instructions for ‘critical software’ protection
| NewsAgencies now have guidance on securing critical software, as required by the Biden administration’s May executive order on cybersecurity.
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Infrastructure delivers autonomous edge solutions
August 10, 2021 | NewsThe Texas Military Department is testing Public Infrastructure Network Nodes that incorporate 5G, edge computing, radar, lidar, enhanced GPS and intelligent transportation systems into one system.