Technology
Policy
Talking tech and urban challenges with New Lab’s Shaun Stewart
First Read Tech talks to CEO of New Lab, Shaun Stewart.
Technology
Policy
Clearview AI lands in Big Tech’s crosshairs
The New York-based start up is receiving demands to stop using data from other platforms.
Technology
Policy
De Blasio’s developing a penchant for electric vehicles
In his State of the City de Blasio introduced his plan to turn city vehicles electric
Technology
Policy
Albany sheriff doesn't want gig workers classified as employees
The debate over whether Uber drivers and Postmates delivery cyclists should be classified as employees or independent contractors is now in full swing.
Technology
Policy
Talking algorithms with Jeff Thamkittikasem
First Read Tech talks to the director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations, and acting Algorithms Management and Policy Officer for the city.
Technology
Policy
New York gets a big broadband win
New York is now eligible for $16 billion in broadband funding.
Technology
Policy
Revel CEO talks making it in New York City
First Read Tech talks to Frank Reig, the CEO of Revel.
Technology
Policy
City to propose universal taxi app amid medallion crisis
A City Council task force is recommending an app to save taxi medallion owners.
Technology
Policy
New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York
State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.
Technology
Policy
Talking FinTech with Cross River Bank’s Phil Goldfeder
First Read Tech talks with former member of the New York state Assembly Phil Goldfeder.
Technology
Policy
Cashless ban highlights New York’s unbanked problem
The New York City Council passed a legislation Thursday to ban cashless stores.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
De Blasio wants feds to tackle automation; some say he can start at home
The NYC mayor wants to bring some of his ideas from the presidential campaign trail home.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo supports e-bike legalization, gig worker protections
Net neutrality and an investment in Syracuse tech sector also mentioned in the governor’s 2021 budget address.
MTA
Policy
MTA to enforce bus lane violations on 14th Street
Tickets will be given to vehicles caught driving in the bus lane.
Technology
Policy
Talking 5G with AT&T’s Amy Kramer
First Read Tech interviews AT&T New York President Amy Kramer
Technology
Policy
Maloney dives headfirst into facial recognition
Rep. Maloney signalled that Congress could soon introduce legislation to regulate the use of facial recognition technology
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Advocates, lawmakers warn against new touch-screen voting machines
The ExpressVote XL machines raise questions about reliability and security
Technology
Policy
How bus shelters will help usher in 5G
New equipment on “street furniture” will be crucial once next-gen wireless service finally arrives.
Technology
Policy
Can New York actually stop the scourge of robocalls?
A new proposal from Gov. Cuomo might curb the pesky calls, but ending them is a gargantuan task.
Technology
Policy