DOJ settlement on Sprint/T-Mobile deal pledges fast 5G buildout

The planned merger cleared another major regulatory hurdle, with the companies and Dish pledging fast roll out of 5G service to U.S. customers.

By Chris Teale • July 29, 2019

New York to study AI, automation regulation

As technology rapidly advances, some governments fail to keep up. New York is creating a commission to stay ahead of the curve and understand the “capabilities and potential pitfalls” of the changes.

By Jason Plautz • July 26, 2019

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Smart Cities Technology and Data

Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

NYC moves to collect retail vacancy data

The city is losing storefronts of all stripes as rents spike, leaving a blighted cityscape despite the economic boom.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2019

'We're as weak as the weakest link': Virginia looks to a statewide data governance policy

As cities battle increased ransomware attacks, the commonwealth hopes to get ahead of the curve and protect its network with a data privacy framework.

By Kira Barrett • July 24, 2019

Senators propose bills to improve cybersecurity for cars, planes

The legislation would provide transparency and protection of consumer privacy data in light of increasingly connected transportation devices. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2019

UK announces AI-driven road audit project

The audit will survey 100,000 miles of roads to assess where future investments and improvements are needed as the government prepares for AVs.

By Jason Plautz • July 24, 2019

NYC bill would ban unauthorized sale of cellphone location data

Councilman Justin Brannan told Smart Cities Dive that the legislation follows the federal government's unwillingness to step in over privacy concerns. 

By Chris Teale • July 24, 2019

Report: Employers look to Midwest, South for tech talent

Low unemployment rates have been partially responsible for growth in "lesser known and under-developed" markets like Tucson, AZ and Des Moines, IA. 

By Cailin Crowe • July 23, 2019

Orlando, FL ends pilot of Amazon facial recognition tech

The city's public trial was closely watched by technology boosters and civil rights advocates, as Amazon markets its controversial Rekognition product to police departments across the country.

By Jason Plautz • July 23, 2019

CivStart, Govlaunch partner to better foster P3s

CivStart cohorts can now reach Govlaunch's global network of local government leaders to collaborate and pursue public-private partnerships.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 4, 2020

Google Maps offers bike-share data in 24 cities

The app's integration is just one piece of the ongoing consolidation of micromobility, ride-share and public transit information.

By Kira Barrett • July 18, 2019

Oakland, CA passes facial recognition tech ban

The city joins San Francisco and Somerville, MA in banning the technology in response to concerns it would unfairly target minorities.

By Jason Plautz • July 18, 2019

6 steps for staying secure in a smart world

Many people see the internet as part of the furniture, something as ubiquitous as hot water. But it's crucial that networks are nurtured and proactively protected.

By Will Evans • July 16, 2019

3 key themes that will drive cities' strategies for job creation

"The future of work in America" report assessed how tech and automation will impact labor fields, productivity and economic development in cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 15, 2019

Amazon to invest $700M to upskill 100K employees

Programs to reskill current employees will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over the very small pool of qualified workers.

By Matt Leonard • July 12, 2019

Populus' new mobility tool shows where riders use bikes, scooters

Populus Routes produces visualizations for cities to learn where bikes and scooters are frequently used, providing better insight into infrastructure needs.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 11, 2019

Report: Cyberattacks cost $45B in losses in 2018

The Internet Society's Online Trust Alliance found that local governments are less likely to pay ransoms, but more vulnerable to attacks.

By Kristin Musulin • July 11, 2019

What can Uber, Lyft data tell cities about transit deserts?

A bulk of ride-hailing trips in New York City between 2014 and 2017 originated in minority and low-income neighborhoods without reliable transit services. 

By Jason Plautz • July 11, 2019

INRIX updates Road Rules platform to fit 'evolving dialogue' around data

The platform, initially designed for communicating rules for AVs, now also covers other mobility modes like bikes and scooters.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2019

Data management can foster equitable mobility in cities

Panelists at a Capitol Hill briefing on Tuesday said initiatives like mobility data specifications and the Open Mobility Foundation are key.

By Chris Teale • July 10, 2019

Amazon asks FCC to launch satellites for broadband service

Kuiper Systems, an Amazon subsidiary, wants to launch 3,236 satellites into orbit and connect underserved areas to high-speed internet. 

By Chris Teale • July 8, 2019

Google ranks world's most crowded transit lines

The top 10 list ranks international transit lines based on crowdedness reports from Google Maps, featuring only one U.S. line: New York's "L" train.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 3, 2019

Mesa, AZ lands $1B Google data center

Google’s arrival boosts Mesa's reputation as a hub for data centers, which tech giants are increasingly building outside of Silicon Valley. 

By Jason Plautz • July 3, 2019

US House approves $5M to explore new transportation tech

Funding could develop safety and environmental standards for new transportation modes, such as a proposed Chicago-Cleveland hyperloop.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2019

Ransomware: Why it's sometimes OK to pay up

"It's really a straightforward math problem," said Josh Zelonis, senior analyst at Forrester.

By Samantha Schwartz • July 2, 2019