DHS tests new tech that could bring emergency alerts to vehicle screens
The new integration between IPAWS and technologies like GPS navigation will allow for the almost real-time dissemination of critical information to the public in their vehicle’s center console screen.
Tourism and the metaverse: Towards a widespread use of virtual travel?
Although tourism in the metaverse will not be able to replace outdoor experiences, it can be used to promote sites that are not easily accessible or are ignored by tourists, who can discover them virtually.
What Web3 and the blockchain revolution mean for law enforcement
A decentralized internet is an opportunity for criminals and terrorists to exploit an unregulated, anonymous and decentralized landscape.
NIST to release new playbook for AI best practices
Researchers will stress a socio-technical approach—which examines the human impact on technology—to mitigate biases in artificial intelligence systems.
Make AI accountable by adding redress tools, researchers say
The white paper from the University of California, Berkeley also called for regulators to appoint an ombudsman to investigate complaints and monitor issues with the technology.
Scientists are turning data into sound to listen to the whispers of the universe (and more)
Data sonification converts data into sound. It has powerful applications in research, education and outreach, and it also enables blind and visually impaired communities to understand plots, images and other data.
Smart cities grow up
Rather than technology driving smart city projects, today’s efforts focus on outcomes and ecosystems.
Tech to limit speeds on New York City fleet vehicles
The city is piloting intelligent speed assistance technology on 50 of its fleet vehicles across nine agencies to prevent cars from going over posted speed limits.
25 emerging tech trends to watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated AI and innovation around how products and services are built.
Beijing invests in virtual humans
The city government wants to invest nearly $900 million to build a technology, business and governance ecosystem for virtual humans that leverages Web3 technologies.
Farmers can save water with wireless technologies, but there are challenges – like transmitting data through mud
Using wireless sensor technology, farmers can monitor the condition of crop soil and increase their water usage efficiency.
Semiconductor bill to fund 20 regional technology hubs
The CHIPS and Science Act authorized $10 billion for the hubs, in an effort to expand tech jobs and manufacturing beyond the country’s traditional innovation powerhouses.
Cheaper 3D printing uses little nozzles and a ‘slicer’
The new approach increases printing resolution and size as well as significantly decreases printing time.
The time is now for quantum-safe security
Agencies must understand what data is at risk and mitigate that risk with crypto-agile solutions as post quantum crypto standards are finalized.
Mixed reality headset helps measure forests
With a Microsoft Hololens and the VegSense app, researchers have developed a suitable, low-cost alternative to traditional classical field measurements of vegetation below the canopy.
It’s time for digital self-sovereign identity
As digital IDs gain momentum, their shortcomings—and the need for digital, decentralized self-sovereign identity—become more apparent.
Blockchain, Web3 and the potential for government transformation
Blockchain brings accountability and transparency to municipal processes and empowers constituents more than ever before.
'Quantum flute' gets light particles to move in strange ways
Quantum effects can be weird, but cool.
New quantum hardware could allow computers to process information more naturally
Current quantum computers are stuck using binary processes designed for traditional computers.
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