Lighter Traffic Ahead: NoTraffic promises shorter commutes with computer vision.
Smart Cities

Lighter Traffic Ahead: NoTraffic promises shorter commutes with computer vision.

Traffic signals controlled by AI are keeping vehicles rolling citywide. Several U.S. cities are testing systems from Israel-based startup NoTraffic that promise to cut both commute times and carbon emissions.

July 7, 20212 min read
Transparency for Smart Cities: Amsterdam and Helsinki launch public AI registries.
Smart Cities

Transparency for Smart Cities: Amsterdam and Helsinki launch public AI registries.

Two European capitals launched public logs of AI systems used by the government. Amsterdam and Helsinki provide online registries that describe the algorithms that govern municipal activities, such as automated parking control and a public health chatbot.

October 14, 20201 min read
Transparency for Smart Cities: Amsterdam and Helsinki launch public AI registries.
Smart Cities

Transparency for Smart Cities: Amsterdam and Helsinki launch public AI registries.

Two European capitals launched public logs of AI systems used by the government. Amsterdam and Helsinki provide online registries that describe the algorithms that govern municipal activities, such as automated parking control and a public health chatbot.

October 14, 20201 min read
Driverless Cars Stall: Why autonomous driving stalled in 2019
Smart Cities

Driverless Cars Stall: Why autonomous driving stalled in 2019

Makers of self-driving cars predicted a quick race to the finish line, but their vehicles are far from the homestretch. A few years ago, some car companies promised road-ready autonomous vehicles as early as 2017.

December 24, 20191 min read
Driverless Cars Stall: Why autonomous driving stalled in 2019
Smart Cities

Driverless Cars Stall: Why autonomous driving stalled in 2019

Makers of self-driving cars predicted a quick race to the finish line, but their vehicles are far from the homestretch. A few years ago, some car companies promised road-ready autonomous vehicles as early as 2017.

December 24, 20191 min read

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