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Teaching drones to organize themselves
October 17, 2017 | NewsTeams from the Army, Navy and Air Force are testing software that will eventually enable drones to autonomously coordinate attacks and respond to challenges by opposing swarms of enemy aircraft.
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A deep dive into solving autonomous navigation challenges
| NewsThe three-hulled, 132-foot-long Sea Hunter can operate on its own to find enemy submarines or mines, using algorithms to help it see other sea traffic and follow the rules of maritime navigation.
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Automating vital (but boring) back-office operations
| NewsNASA Shared Services Center has automated the creation of personnel cases in its human resources system for new hires and position transfers.
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Georgia rolls out Alexa skill for government services
October 16, 2017 | NewsPart of the state's multichannel digital strategy, Ask GeorgiaGov lets residents get answers about popular state services.
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Government embraces next-gen citizen services with chatbots
| NewsAgencies are using chatbots to field citizen question, facilitate complex tasks and increase engagement.
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San Diego turns to predictive analytics for asset management
| NewsCIO Jonathan Behnke explains how the city's new platform will help it stay ahead of maintenance and coordinate operations across departments.
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What’s really slowing the restoration of Puerto Rico’s communications?
| NewsDHS' emergency communications director told legislators that the devastation to the island's communications infrastructure means "we’re totally having to rebuild Puerto Rico.”
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FirstNet launches app developer program
| NewsDevelopers now have access to a specialized resource portal to help them successfully build, test, deploy and maintain public safety applications.
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Tracking weapons without wasting officers’ time
October 13, 2017 | NewsThe Firearms, Armor and Credentials Tracking System mobile app makes it easier for law enforcement agencies to keep close tabs on their weapons and body armor.
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Leveraging telemedicine to avoid ER visits
| NewsFirst responders outfitted with tablets collect information on patients and can even initiate a video chat with an emergency physician, possibly avoiding a costly, unnecessary trip to the emergency room.