The FDNY has deployed AI-powered cameras in NY parks for early brush fire detection, streaming live footage for swift response and supplemented with drone surveillance.

The AFT collaborates with Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to train teachers in AI, funded by a $23 million investment, to integrate AI into education without replacing educators.

Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Garden City Police Department to highlight a $21 million investment in law enforcement technology in Long Island, part of a larger $127 million grant aimed at improving public and officer safety.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $10 million investment to create the SUNY Brain Institute, enhancing New York's neuroscience research in areas like brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

The first supermoon of the year, the Harvest Supermoon, will be visible in NYC tonight, offering a larger and brighter view due to its proximity to Earth. Optimal conditions are expected for viewing.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams extends 'Big Apple Connect', offering free internet and basic cable to 330K NYCHA residents until June 2028, saving them $1,700 yearly.

Protesters gathered at Apple stores, demanding better safety features for children on Apple's devices amidst the iPhone 17 launch. They accuse Apple of neglecting to protect kids from online harm and hosting child sexual abuse material on iCloud.

Governor Hochul announces a $300 million investment for a Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at SUNY Stony Brook, positioning New York as a leader in quantum science.

Governor Hochul announces over $636 million for universal broadband across New York, with public input invited and a webinar scheduled for details on the Final Proposal.

The NYC medical examiner's office continues efforts to identify 9/11 victims' remains 24 years later, with recent technological advancements aiding in the identification of three victims last month.

The article reports on the rising number of deepfake scams, highlighting the case of Dr. Rachel Goldman, new legislation for digital content watermarks, and the scamming of a woman using actor Steve Burton's deepfake video.

Plainedge High School in Long Island introduced the XSponse Shield and Display safety alert system to enhance emergency response, featuring classroom devices and staff panic badges for precise location tracking, at a cost of $2,000 per classroom.

The Legal Aid Society calls for an investigation into the NYPD's use of facial recognition citing policy breaches and false arrests, involving cases where the technology led to erroneous identifications.