Smart city lab tests IoT network to protect pedestrians, cyclists
Integrating both cars and pedestrians into an internet-of-things ecosystem ensures vulnerable road users are seen and drivers are alerted to their presence.
AI-generated spam may soon be flooding your inbox – and it will be personalized to be especially persuasive
While generative AI tools help bad actors to fine-tune fraudulent messages, the tech can also be used to sharpen filters that block spam, an expert says.
ChatGPT’s other risk: Oversharing confidential data
As many as 6.5% of employees have pasted their organization’s data into ChatGPT, and 3.1% have copied and pasted sensitive data to the program, recent research showed.
New York City to weigh strict facial recognition ban
Legislation would bar the use of the technology in public places and in residential buildings and would be one of the strictest prohibitions in the United States.
Smart cameras ID bus lane violators
To increase bus speeds in Washington, D.C., Metrobuses will be outfitted with automated cameras to spot and help process infractions.
Robots are everywhere – improving how they communicate with people could advance human-robot collaboration
Rapid tech advancements could set humans and robots up for collaborative work in agriculture, medical care and other fields.
Don’t bet with ChatGPT – study shows language AIs often make irrational decisions
Generative AI models don't always make rational choices, experts say.
People can only tell if AI wrote something 50% of the time
With the amount of deceptive AI-generated content on the rise, researchers are concerned that humans’ trust in each other may decline.
State lawmakers pitch gold-backed cryptocurrency
Legislation in Texas would establish a digital currency that could then be redeemed in cash or gold.
Texas may dial back bitcoin mining incentives
To get a better handle on grid management, a Republican-sponsored bill proposes limiting cryptocurrency miners’ participation in demand response programs and barring virtual currency mining from tax abatements.
AI tools are generating convincing misinformation. Engaging with them means being on high alert
Artificial intelligence may make it harder to tell a real image from a fake one, an expert says, but taking a closer look and verifying sources can help combat misinformation and disinformation.
Calls to regulate AI are growing louder. But how exactly do you regulate a technology like this?
Few regulations exist in the U.S. for government use and development of AI, but a recent letter penned by major tech leaders, including SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk, highlight the need for stricter AI governance.
Regulating AI: 3 experts explain why it’s difficult to do and important to get right
Experts discuss the benefits—and potential harms—of AI regulation.
Lessons from the metaverse
Even if early supporters are backing away from the immersive platform, states should keep thinking about new ways to provide services.
Tech innovations get tryout in regulatory sandboxes
By temporarily waiving regulations over new technology, states can evaluate how existing laws can impact entrepreneurs and economic development.
Watermarking ChatGPT, DALL-E and other generative AIs could help protect against fraud and misinformation
Digital watermarks on training data used for generative AI tools such as ChatGPT could help protect against fraudulent activity, an expert says.
ChatGPT for state and local agencies? Not so fast.
Tasks that can benefit from automation such as software development, traffic management or rote tasks are good candidates for ChatGPT, but those that need more subjectivity still require human intervention, experts say.
How hackers outwit facial ID
Deepfakes, spoofed metadata and digital injection attacks are some of the most prevalent biometric hacks, and governments could lose billions if they are not addressed.
Google and Microsoft are bringing AI to Word, Excel, Gmail and more. It could boost productivity for us – and cybercriminals
Cybercriminals may leverage generative AI tools to steal personal data posted online, researchers say.
Gambling is a tech industry. Are Nevada regulators up for the challenge?
Nevada, the self-professed regulatory ‘gold standard,’ is slow to enact tech advancements common in other states.
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