New York State
Policy
DFS superintendent tackles algorithm bias with Apple Card probe
Critics allege the algorithm used by Apple Card to determine the creditworthiness of applicants is sexist.
New York State
Policy
A step forward for drones upstate
Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration approved part of a 50-mile drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome.
New York State
Policy
The reasons behind all of those governmental task forces on tech
New York now has a law mandating a task force on digital currency, as well as a panel to study artificial intelligence and robots.
New York State
Policy
Why governments, hospitals and, yes, schools are being held up for ransom.
How much would you pay to decrypt your data?
New York City
Policy
Two cities, two takes on Airbnb regulations
Jersey City residents voted in favor of strict regulations on short-term rentals that will likely decrease Airbnb rentals in the city.
New York City
Policy
Do self-driving vehicles have a future in New York?
The Empire State is in no hurry to embrace the cars of tomorrow.
New York State
Personality
Officials say NYC is on track to be a 5G city
Chief Tech Officer John Paul Farmer and DoITT’s Michael Pastor refute criticisms the city is moving too slowly.
New York State
Personality
New York is taking its time on tech. That’s how these lawmakers want it.
The state technology chairs weigh in on gig workers rights, data privacy and the tech information gap in government.
New York City
Policy
In NYC, drones fly in a legal limbo
They’re illegal – and everywhere. Will the ban ever be lifted?
New York City
Policy
A bigger, more ambitious Transit Tech Lab
The Transit Innovation Partnership is attempting to innovate the MTA with a second year of its Transit Tech Lab.
New York State
Policy
AOC settles Twitter lawsuit, avoids court showdown
“Mr. Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them.”
New York City
Policy
Uber cap lawsuit dismissed
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge dismissed the company’s suit against a New York City law.
New York City
Policy
Police surveillance technology bill still stalled in Council
The bill would require the New York Police Department submit information about the surveillance technology it uses.
New York State
Policy
Twitter and Facebook diverge on political ads
This news comes a week after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearing that addressed political ads.
Technology
Policy
Gig worker fight continues in New York as California law speeds along
California’s new law, that would classify most gig economy workers as full employees, is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
New York State
Policy
New York elections move into 21st century
New tablets functioning as electronic poll books are modernizing the voting process.
New York State
Policy
Schumer proposes 100% clean cars by 2040
But critics have called the plan misguided as cities attempt to cut down on personal usage of all vehicles.
New York City
Policy
City previews future of new procurement portal
The Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal is already live and in the process of streamlining the procurement process online.
New York State
Policy
Attorneys general assemble to investigate Facebook
46 attorneys general will probe Facebook regarding potential antitrust violations.
New York State
Policy
Congestion pricing will look a lot like E-ZPass
TransCore will get $507 million to tackle New York City's congestion pricing initiative.
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