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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Notes from a Reporter in Portland, a Sidewalk Labs City (and How AT&T Data Led to Replica Software)
RedTail’s Kate Kaye lives in Portland, OR, where a project with Sidewalk Labs is underway. She tells how AT&T data was used in research leading to the firm’s Replica software and offers a glimpse at other potential AI and emerging tech partnerships Portland has considered.
Why Escooters Could Help Decide Rules for Data Sharing and Equitable Mobility
Escooter partnerships could set precedents for data sharing and access before things like self-driving cars and delivery drones swoop into town.
A Talk with Smart City Skeptic, Ben Green
Ben Green’s work as a data scientist in city governments informed his critical view of the “smart city” tech that could influence city life and society for decades to come.