Just earlier this year, my city, Austin, TX applied for the federal Smart Cities Grant. This was a new opportunity for one American city to focus on future technologies and their impact on everything from traffic to environmental conservation. Unfortunately we didn’t get the $40 million grant, Columbus OH won, but at least smart cities are on the radar of the US government.
The Odds of a Machine Doing Your Job
Spoiler Alert: The odds are high that a robot/algorithm is going to be better at your job than you are.
Consumers and the Connected Car
The connected car is the future whether you like it, or not. Wifi hotspots, GPS, and autopilot features are just a few of the features of having a connected car.
