Energy & Environment
Politics
Mark Ruffalo is back to make sure fracking stays banned in NY
New technology might allow for new carbon dioxide fracking technology in the Southern Tier, and lawmakers are moving to ban the new technology.
New York City
Policy
NYPD opposes more stringent reporting requirements in POST Act
One proposal to clarify the surveillance technology transparency law “would be extremely harmful to the functioning of the department,” one official said.
Policy
Policy
City Council to grill NYPD on surveillance technology and transparency
After multiple deferrals, police officials are set to appear at an oversight hearing on the POST Act.
Technology
Opinion
Opinion: New York City must lead boldly on AI
The technology could be a huge economic boon to New York, but it also poses serious potential threats to our city.
Technology
Policy
Tech start-up incubator heralded as sign of things to come
New York City Mayor Eric Adams called the new Civic Hall in Manhattan’s Union Square, a “laboratory for the entire country."
Technology
Policy
How governments are approaching the regulation and use of AI
While the new tech may seem like science fiction, it’s already being employed by local and state governments in New York and elsewhere.
Technology
Policy
Ending the deepfake threat to elections before it starts
Officials try to get ahead of misinformation created by AI before the 2024 elections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Chuck Schumer is taking the lead on AI regulation
In remarks at a Tech:NYC and IBM event, the U.S. Senate majority leader laid out the big pieces of his AI framework.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How New York City has developed its AI strategy
A Q&A with Matt Fraser, New York City’s chief technology officer
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Better understanding the risks of AI for New York City agencies
A Q&A with Jennifer Gutiérrez, chair of the New York City Council Technology Committee
Technology
Personality
AI can be used to provide better services for New Yorkers
A Q&A Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York is ignoring the AI revolution, at its peril
A Q&A Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
Technology
Personality
Teaching the next generation about AI
A Q&A Rep. Paul Tonko, member of the Artificial Intelligence Caucus
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York’s goal for ‘safe, secure, ethical and transparent” AI
A Q&A with Jennifer Lorenz, Executive Deputy CIO, State Office of Information and Technology Services
Technology
Policy
Experts to lawmakers: AI threatens low wage work in New York
The Assembly held a hearing on AI in the workplace, and concerns abounded.
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