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

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.

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.