Technology
Podcasts
Publishers Note: A look at ‘How’d they do it: Tech in the cities’
The new podcast coming in July will feature groundbreakers at the intersection of tech and government with hosts City & State Publisher Tom Allon and Tech:NYC President and CEO Julie Samuels.
NYPD
Policy
Inspector general: Digidog dodged disclosures
A report found that the NYPD is still not complying with a four-year old surveillance technology oversight law.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Bill to add AI disclaimers appears ready to pass this session
Albany lawmakers have moved swiftly after Meta’s AI chatbot made fake allegations against them.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Tech watchdog fears social media regulation bill could harm minors’ privacy
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project argues that the SAFE for Kids Act’s age verification requirements could result in social media giants collecting even more sensitive data.
MTA
Policy
The sometimes overlooked tech behind the MTA
From countdown clocks to signal modernization, here’s how the transit system is making much needed improvements.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Mayor Adams touts tech solutions at Smart City Expo
Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer also previewed a new RFP process that will give the private sector greater input on government projects.
New York City
Opinion
Commentary: New York City’s procurement system is not beyond fixing
ContractStat is a new tool to highlight problems like late payments and unregistered contracts.
News & Politics
Politics
State AG demands answers about Meta AI chatbot’s false accusations
Letitia James sent a letter to the Facebook parent company after City & State reported that the chatbot was making up sexual harassment allegations against lawmakers.
Special Reports
Policy
The drone industry is booming in Central New York
A military presence in Syracuse and a grant funding program have helped companies start up and thrive.
Special Reports
Sponsor Content
Digital Transformation in the Aviation Industry
JFKIAT Enhances the Passenger Experience to Deliver Incredible Journeys.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Meta AI falsely claims lawmakers were accused of sexual harassment
The new AI chatbot in Facebook Messenger provides detailed information about the sexual harassment allegations against state legislators. The only problem: none of it is true.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Bill drafting system hacked as lawmakers hash out late budget
The cyber attack occurred early Wednesday morning.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A real plan for Empire AI
New York’s AI initiative needs strong labor standards and ethical guardrails.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Training the next generation of cyber experts
In an age of cyber threats, investing in our cybersecurity workforce is crucial to our national security.
Policy
Policy
Company behind gun detection tech previewed in subway faces multiple lawsuits and federal investigations
Evolv, whose weapons detection scanners were recently demonstrated by Mayor Eric Adams, is being investigated by the SEC and the FTC for allegedly making misleading statements about what its technology can do.
Technology
Personality
Likely AI books about New York politicians are flooding Amazon
Insiders may not learn much, since the books range from largely inaccurate to complete gibberish.
Personality
Personality
New York’s lofty goal for digitization: “Simple, seamless and straightforward”
Government leaders gathered at City and State’s 2024 Digital New York Summit to discuss ways of modernizing digital infrastructures in government.
News & Politics
Politics
The Adams administration quietly hired its first AI czar. Who is he?
Jiahao Chen, who led AI initiatives at JPMorgan Chase and Capital One, is the city’s new director of AI and machine learning.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Legislation seeks to ban fast food surge pricing
A bill introduced by Assembly Member Angelo Santabarbara came as Wendy’s announced it was launching a “dynamic pricing” plan
Policy
Policy