Interviews & Profiles
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
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.
Sponsored Content
A Q&A with David Bronston
Special Counsel and Telecommunications Industry Team Leader, Phillips Lytle LLP
Sponsored Content
A Q&A with Michael Olsen
General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Optimum
Heard Around Town
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
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
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
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
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.
Heard Around Town
How should Congress join the AI revolution? Chuck Schumer has thoughts
The majority leader unveiled a plan to address the emerging technology – and it’s emerging threats.
Opinion
Opinion: New York must say no to social media surveillance
With just three words – “Accept friend request” – covert cops can surveil your most private and unfiltered communications, putting youth of color at risk.
Heard Around Town
Business leaders push for Link5G deployment
Those supertall 5G towers have defenders in New York City’s business community.
Policy
MyCity portal launches with focus on child care benefits
New York City Mayor Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser promised “more to come” for the new city services portal.
Personality
New York City tech chief Matt Fraser commands attention
The chief technology officer on the decision to leave behind the Internet Master Plan, why we still haven’t seen the launch of MyCity, and why he’s still bullish on crypto.
Technology
Broadband summit brings light to connectivity disparities across New York
Government leaders and industry experts at City & State’s Broadband For All event revealed the details and challenges posed by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s massive broadband expansion plan.
New York City Council
Opinion: the straight shot on facial recognition at MSG
James Dolan won’t be blocked from City Hall for a City Council hearing.
Technology
State comptroller: New York City agencies are using AI without guardrails
An audit by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that New York City lacks “an effective AI governance framework.”
Heard Around Town
After banning ChatGPT, NYC Schools consider how to use it
Schools Chancellor David Banks said the DOE is looking for the right “guardrails.”
Opinion
Opinion: Equity, accountability, transparency: Goals for New York City’s new ‘AI czar’
This new role should include focussing on reducing the potential harms of artificial intelligence, misuse and the negative impact of bias in data and algorithms.
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