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There is a high risk of undercounting in Texas due to privacy concerns of immigrants and hard-to-count locations. But several poverty-fighting programs rely heavily on funding determined by the census count.
Shreveport, La., and Boulder, Colo., are using tools like open source development, flatter organizational structures and performance dashboards to inspire continuous improvements in each city’s use of technology.
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Hackers take advantage of poor IT security practices to steal data and take down systems.
Insatiable demands for data have triggered startling projections on how much electricity is consumed to power the Internet. But technology itself — along with strategic regulations — could keep our energy needs in check.
The short explanation of Vermont emoji bill — more formerly known as Bill H866. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Rebecca White, would make Vermont the first U.S. state to allow emojis on license plates, though an Australian state already allows them. Vermont hasn’t said how much it will cost to have an emoji on your license plate nor has it said which six emojis drivers will be able to choose from. (Engadget — January 27, 2020)
The amount of money that General Motors Co. has announced it will invest into the building of electric trucks and SUVs, creating 2,200 jobs. The company plans to invest a total of $7.7 billion over the next four years into its U.S. market, and hopes to have a family of electric vehicles by the end of 2021.
California and Oregon have climate change policies that allow farmers to capitalize on the manure-turned-gas market and other states, including Minnesota, want in. “It’s the new gold rush.”
The law requires companies to alert applicants when AI is going to be used to screen them, usually using algorithms to analyze their answers. But it’s unclear if the warnings will really protect applicants.
Threats of cyberattacks are ever mounting and tax filings are a treasure trove of personal information for cybercrooks. Be mindful of your data, electronic or not, to avoid fraud.
Little Roady, an autonomous and electric vehicle that operates on a 5-mile loop, carries 150 happy riders each day. Some think the limitations of Little Roady are what make it successful.
Experts from Twitter and Facebook were on hand at the recent event in Washington, D.C., where mayors from the United States came to share tips, best practices and stories about the job.
A passionate representative for women, Navajo people, and Wyomingites, Affie Ellis is a force to be reckoned with and she hopes to use her curiosity and patience to dig deeply into century-old tensions for years to come.
Sean McAfee, formerly of the Department of Homeland Security, will be the new chief information security officer for the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office, overseeing security efforts for the state elections agency.
While the attack against Tillamook County has not officially been dubbed ransomware and local leaders haven't commented on a posted ransom, the incident has all the trappings of that style of attack.
A sleek museum, built within the ruins of what was once one of the largest flour mills in the country, tells the story of how the city flourished thanks to its mills and the waterpower of the Mississippi River.
State House Republican Tommy Gregory said of old statutes that were meant to regulate the telegram industry, and he was correct: Western Union’s last telegram was Jan. 27, 2006, 14 years ago today. Earlier this month, the Florida House unanimously agreed to repeal the telegram statutes determining that “the provisions of chapter 363, F.S., are outdated and no longer applicable.” (AP News — January 15, 2020)
The amount of time left until midnight on the Doomsday Clock after ticking down from two minutes last Thursday. The clock is “a striking metaphor for the precarious state of the world, but most frighteningly, it’s a metaphor backed by rigorous scientific scrutiny.” When the U.S. tested its first hydrogen bomb back in 1953, the Doomsday Clock was also set to less than two minutes until midnight.
Based upon legislation from North Carolina, Sen. Bergstrom wants to implement a drone permitting system for commercial operators. Officials hope the system would preserve residents’ privacy.
The University of Michigan’s Center of Ethics, Society and Computing (ESC) will study ethical limitations and practices of artificial intelligence. “We’re looking ahead to difficult debates about the future path we are steering with technology in society.”
California’s Bay Area is increasingly difficult to afford on an average STEM salary, which is forcing workers to commute or move. Companies are taking note and building offices in Texas and Pennsylvania to accommodate.
Last year millions of Californians were left without phone or Internet connections during wildfire-caused blackouts. Now lawmakers are working to ensure that those same issues don’t happen again.
Kansas City, Mo., will remove the $1.50 bus fare this year to further encourage residents to use the system. But having accessible public transit is only one part of the city’s wider goal of improving quality of life.
This week, Governing’s Future of Security looks at police use of smartphone decryption tools, ransomware legislation and election hacking fears.
Jenny Durkan, Seattle, Wash., mayor, said regarding senior citizens getting left out of the growing tech world. Seattle is a massive hub of technology jobs, but “how do we make sure that there’s true economic opportunity both for our youth coming up, but also for our seniors and whatever their second and third acts are?” (The Hill — January 21, 2020)
The average price of a ransomware attack during the third quarter of 2019, more than tripling the amount from the first quarter. While overall there were 6 percent fewer ransomware incidents in 2019 compared to 2018, the ransom amount has grown. These figures are prompting U.S. insurers to increase cyberinsurance rates by up to 25 percent.
The Federal Aviation Administration approved a small company in Fulton, N.Y., to use drones to spray farm crops, which can save money and keep harmful chemicals away from humans.
Sundar Pichai recently wrote that he wanted stricter regulations for artificial intelligence. But maybe he was just saying that to reshape the federal regulations to look more like his company’s already existing ones.
A study found that loneliness in the workplace is increasing and can be connected to increased electronics. Loneliness at work could lead to lower levels of productivity, missing days of work or even quitting a job.
Los Angeles, Calif., Unified School District proposed a way to help low-income students, the Transportation Authority and the environment: give 60,000 students free metro rides. If it passes, it just might work.
Cyberattacks, Internet shutdowns, online bullying, and other types of behavior threaten the rights of citizens. Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who created the World Wide Web, offers a contract to regulate Internet norms.
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