Portland Ditches Google’s Smart City Tech Sibling Replica
A city tech project in Portland with the Sidewalk Labs spin-off leads to accusations, data disputes and “damaged trust.”
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20 Minutes with Bianca Wylie on Sidewalk Toronto and COVID-19 Government Tech
A chat with the technologist for public good and one of Sidewalk Toronto’s most vocal critics
Reporter’s Notebook: Amazon Lobbied Against Portland’s Facial Recognition Ban
Amazon and a DC-based tech group with ties to the company’s top lobbyist want to stop Portland’s proposed facial recognition ban.
Convenience Chain Adds Facial Recognition at More Portland Stores
RedTail Exclusive: Jacksons Food Stores expands facial recognition use to even more locations in Portland and Tacoma
Can NYC’s Algorithm Policy Problems Inspire Smarter Government Tech Deals?
NYC’s maligned approach to devising policy for government algorithmic tech use could inspire other cities – at least in one way.