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State of Florida partners with tech company Futuri, University of Florida to launch AI-driven emergency broadcast system

The system, called BEACON, utilizes AI to capture, prioritize, deliver and translate public safety information from officials, then creates voice broadcast updates and advisories in multiple languages and localizes this content based on geography.

Adam Rollins

Laboratories, universities developing solutions to support America’s critical material supply chains

The projects encompass various focus areas, including fostering industry partnerships to develop and test solutions for securing critical materials in high-impact supply chains.

Keaton Peters

Meta seeks proposals to build up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power

Meta's move into nuclear power reflects both the massive energy requirements of AI development and the tech industry's growing role in shaping America's energy infrastructure.

Keaton Peters

Utah’s ‘Operation Gigawatt’ aims to boost power production with nuclear, geothermal

Utah's population is expected to grow by 2.2 million people by 2060, while the increasing electrification of vehicles and appliances is adding strain to the grid.

Brady Pieper

Multiple states implementing AI technologies to improve safety, efficiency of public transit

Cities and states around the nation are funding projects that explore the real-world applications of advanced AI technologies in transportation systems.

Keaton Peters

Public-private partnership looks to streamline the EV charging experience

The development marks a significant shift away from the current fragmented system where automakers and charging networks use proprietary authentication solutions and cannot communicate with each other.

Pete Hahnloser

Caltrain unveils 10-year capital improvement plan

The CIP outlines more than 140 projects and programs that Caltrain plans to carry out in the next decade.

Brady Pieper

MassDOT passenger rail study details up to $3 billion in potential funding opportunities

The report outlines the benefits, costs and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service along the Northern Tier Corridor.

Jerrod Kingery

New Mexico DOT launches dashboard to track legislative funding for roadway projects

The dashboard tracks funding from legislative appropriations made in 2024.

Pete Hahnloser

Grid operator warns of potential power shortages in NYC starting in 2033

The report highlights several developments driving anticipated growth in peak demand over the next 10 years, such as large, high-energy-use commercial customers like data centers and chip manufacturing facilities.

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