Tech & Data
The National League of Cities (NLC) has teamed up with cybersecurity firm CyberAlliance to provide local governments with AI-assisted cyber risk assessments and resilience strategies. The initiative includes access to workshops, benchmarking, and CyberAlliance's Sally AI platform. It arrives as municipalities face a 42% surge in cyberattacks and the loss of federal funding for the MS-ISAC program.
The pandemic has intensified loneliness among older adults, but technology offers a lifeline. From virtual senior centers to federal broadband investments, communities are working to bridge the digital divide and improve seniors' mental and physical health.
A Smart Cities Dive survey of leaders from 15 major U.S. cities reveals a shift from tech-centric projects to a focus on digital justice, anti-racism, and equity. Cities like Portland, Boston, and San Antonio plan to embed these principles into their smart city strategies, while also prioritizing community engagement and data-driven governance. However, obstacles such as funding limitations, security concerns, and resident trust remain significant hurdles.
Smart Cities Dive对15个美国主要城市的领导者进行了调查，以了解他们对“智慧城市”的当前定义及其演变。受访者强调，智慧城市不仅是技术部署，更关乎居民生活质量、公平性和数字权利。
在 2020 年凶杀案平均上升 30% 的背景下，美国多地官员与专家开始质疑枪声检测技术 ShotSpotter 的实际效用与高昂成本是否匹配。尽管该公司报告 2020 年客户续约率达 95% 且营收同比增长 12%，但夏洛特、坎顿、萨克拉门托等地已因成本或效果问题终止或调整合同。支持者认为该技术能补充居民报警的不足，而批评者则指出其投资回报率难以量化，且可能加剧对少数族裔社区的过度警务。