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Technology
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week
“I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Mayor Eric Adams said.
Technology
‘Not a cyber attack’: NYC officials project calm amid CrowdStrike outage
“Our infrastructure and emergency operations – they’re all in place,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Events
Taking a proactive approach to technology, cyber security and AI for New York’s future
Experts weigh in at City & State’s 2024 Government Innovation Summit
NYPD
NYPD officer database had security flaws that could have let hackers covertly modify officer data
The NYPD said no officer data was ever compromised, but it’s unknown how long the vulnerability existed.
Technology
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Special Reports
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
Digital Transformation in the Aviation Industry
JFKIAT Enhances the Passenger Experience to Deliver Incredible Journeys.
Albany Agenda
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
Bill drafting system hacked as lawmakers hash out late budget
The cyber attack occurred early Wednesday morning.
Opinion
Opinion: A real plan for Empire AI
New York’s AI initiative needs strong labor standards and ethical guardrails.
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
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.
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