Masking the audio our devices hear is the best way to fight digital eavesdropping
On-device audio masking can limit the exposure of users' confidential conversations without crippling the power of voice-enabled smart devices.
Algorithms are everywhere but what will it take for us to trust them?
Researchers have developed an algorithm stress test that creates powerful visualizations of a problem, showing all scenarios or examples an algorithm should consider for comprehensive testing.
NYC's real-time cyber defense platform
New York City's Cyber Command built an open-source, cloud-based data pipeline -- a security log aggregation platform that analysts use to quickly detect and mitigate cyber threats.
Arizona Targets Purdue in Opioid Crisis Suit Filed Straight to Supreme Court
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Reform school abuse in Pennsylvania … Ignored police body cam policy in Chicago …Considering a casino deal in Connecticut.
For Pedestrian and Biking Projects, Some Progress in Latest Highway Bill
But despite a hike in funding, advocates say the numbers are still paltry compared to the amount allocated for roads, bridges and highways.
An Unexpected State With Strong Job Growth in Its Tech Sector
It’s not California, Washington, or Texas.
The Supreme Court Is Bad for Your Health
COMMENTARY | Its decision to let states opt out of the Medicaid expansion turned out to have lethal consequences.
Ready or Not, Blockchain-Based Mobile Voting Is Getting Closer
Some voters in Provo and other Utah County cities will be able to cast ballots on a blockchain-powered mobile app in a pilot program for the August election.
When spam meets AI
While spam is taking advantage of artificial intelligence to create more deceptive communications, it is also vulnerable to attack.
States battle big tech over data privacy laws
Despite enthusiasm for more privacy rules by legislators and their constituents, many states found themselves bogged down this year in both the details of high-tech operations and industry complaints.
Black Bears Adapt to Life Near Humans By Burning the Midnight Oil
COMMENTARY | Some animal populations are growing. An estimated 1 million black bears now roam from Mexico to Canada and Alaska.
Tangible use cases are key to AI adoption
Use cases help agencies adopt more mature data practices, which paves the way for iteratively developing new, more innovative applications that deliver even greater value.
States Back Off on New Data Privacy Laws
A lot of state legislators sought to follow California in imposing new regulations on consumer data privacy. In most states, they didn't make it that far.
Republicans File Lawsuit to Stop New Redistricting Commission
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida combats a blooming Atlantic seagrass ... Suit to require recording of bail hearings in Philadelphia ... New safety rules for outdoor workers during fire season.
A City With a Booming Real Estate Market Sees a Slip in Home Prices
Meanwhile, new research suggests people in high-cost metro areas are searching for more affordable places to live.
What Business Leaders Want Changed in the New NAFTA
The Senate Finance Committee heard from business people across the country Tuesday who support passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but would like stronger enforcement mechanisms.
Opioid Epidemic May Have Cost States $130 Billion in Treatment and Related Expenses
COMMENTARY | Researchers at Penn State University say that estimate is just the tip of the iceberg, not capturing much of the broader economic costs of the epidemic.
Why Children Born in Big Cities Earn More As Adults
Just being born in a big city has a positive effect on later-life wages, new research finds.
New Laws Deepen State Differences Over Abortion
Anti-abortion laws enacted this year won’t take effect unless Roe v. Wade is overturned.
A Pickup Truck State Debates California’s Electric Vehicle Rule
Colorado could move forward soon with requirements that a certain percentage of vehicle sales be electric. Officials this week inked a voluntary agreement with manufacturers that moves the state closer to that goal.
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