Technology
Policy
Dispelling technology fears as New York City move towards automation
While leaders and tech industry professionals push for digitization, the MTA seeks to rebuild credibility.
Technology
Opinion
Opinion: Closing the broadband adoption gap in New York
More than 97% of households in the state now have access to broadband, but many still can’t afford it.
Technology
Policy
Making a final push to get everyone in New York online
There are a few corners of New York state that still need broadband access.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Connecting New Yorkers through ConnectALL
A Q&A with Empire State Development’s Joshua Breitbart.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Getting more New York City public housing residents online
A Q&A with New York City Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Reaching rural areas with high-speed internet
A Q&A with Assembly Member Carrie Woerner.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How federal funds are driving state investments in broadband
A Q&A with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Jodia Vanel.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Tracking who’s still lacking internet across New York
A Q&A with Maria Doulis, state deputy comptroller for budget and policy analysis.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Building the nation’s largest municipal broadband program
A Q&A with the New York City Office of Technology & Innovation’s Brett Sikoff
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Internet access should be seen as a human right
A Q&A with state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, chair of the Internet and Technology Committee.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Regulating the internet as a public utility
A Q&A with state Sen. Sean Ryan, chair of the Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business Committee.
Sponsored Content
Sponsor Content
A Q&A with David Bronston
Special Counsel and Telecommunications Industry Team Leader, Phillips Lytle LLP
Sponsored Content
Sponsor Content
A Q&A with Michael Olsen
General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Optimum
Heard Around Town
Policy
Adams: ‘We have to push back on sci-fi aspect of drones’
Despite privacy and civil rights concerns, the mayor and city safety officials doubled down on use of the surveillance tech ahead of the West Indian Day parade.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYPD doesn’t need to be more detailed in tech transparency, official says
“I'm more concerned about public safety and keeping people safe and being true to the spirit of the law,” Ruben Beltran said, when asked about criticisms of POST Act compliance.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
State Board of Elections approves controversial electronic voting machines
In a 3-1 vote, the ExpressVoteXL machines were certified by the state, but one commissioner predicted lawsuits to follow.
Policy
Policy
New York Assembly member claims to have introduced the first bill written by AI
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel introduced a bill to help renters. It was researched and drafted by artificial intelligence.
Policy
Policy
As fires rage on, city looks to further regulate lithium-ion batteries
There’s been a massive increase in fires, and deaths in New York City relating to bad batteries used in some e-bikes.
Heard Around Town
Policy
How should Congress join the AI revolution? Chuck Schumer has thoughts
The majority leader unveiled a plan to address the emerging technology – and it’s emerging threats.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York must say no to social media surveillance
With just three words – “Accept friend request” – covert cops can surveil your most private and unfiltered communications, putting youth of color at risk.
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