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AI’s Rise Spurs Efforts for Inclusion and Raises Concerns for Black and Latino New YorkersArtificial Intelligence and the Push for Inclusive Innovation On a recent afternoon in Manhattan, Claira, an artificial intelligence agent, addressed an audience about how AI can serve as a personal assistant. As the first Afro-Latina, multilingual virtual assistant on the market, according to inventor Abran Maldonado, Claira represents recent attempts to diversify the AI landscape. […]
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MTA Proposes AI Cameras for Subway Trains to Detect Track HazardsMTA Plans Pilot of AI-Powered Cameras on Subway Trains The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to enhance passenger safety by detecting hazards on subway tracks. According to documents published by the agency in October 2026, the MTA is seeking a vendor to install an AI-enabled camera system on the […]
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NYPD K-9 Trained to Detect Electronic DevicesIntroduction to NYPD’s New K-9 Capabilities The New York Police Department (NYPD) has introduced a new addition to its canine unit with a unique focus: electronic device detection. This specialized training marks a step forward in law enforcement’s ability to locate hidden technologies. Meet Twinkie: The NYPD K-9 Specialist Twinkie, a 3-year-old black lab retriever […]
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