Sarah Wray

Journalist covering government technology and climate

[Net Zero Tracker @NetZeroTracker]

@SarahWrayWrites at @globegov reports on our #NetZeroStocktake, noting our findings that national-level targets may serve as a ‘ceiling’ of ambition for sub-national action with some entities overtaking national targets, creating an ‘ambition loop’.

https://t.co/fnmrWyNjyQ

[Richard Johnstone @RichRJohnstone]

Ahead of the super-exciting #GovernmentDX conference in Washington later this month, @globegov's @SarahWrayWrites spoke to US federal CIO Clare Martorana about delivering digital transformation in government: https://t.co/AcXDZAbzBY

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

San Diego extends deadline for surveillance technology review by three years

👉 https://t.co/gO9fRyL8hq

@SDCityCouncil

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

Report calls for ‘connectivity champions’ in UK councils

👉 https://t.co/irr3qIpNYQ

@DCFTeamUK

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

“The aim of this next strategy is to think more about how to create a sustainable model to continuously drive digital transformation.”

Glasgow's CDO Colin Birchenall discusses the city's forthcoming digital strategy 👉 https://t.co/GEO3wOaqb5

@GlasgowCC #smartcity #data

[Sarah Wray @SarahWrayWrites]

Every UK council to be scored on climate action https://t.co/bugY7qJFPx

[Sarah Wray @SarahWrayWrites]

Tempe adopts ethical #AI policy to get ahead of risk https://t.co/q7p2fimCqL

[Sarah Wray @SarahWrayWrites]

Can signage build trust in how cities use technology and data? https://t.co/7rDfiHz7mi

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

Boston creates guidelines for staff on incorporating generative AI in their work

👉 https://t.co/2YKzxkegXj

@CityOfBoston #AI #chatgpt #bard #localgov

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

“For active travel to have an impact on how the city moves around and to enable Cambridge to get to net zero, alternative travel networks need to be available and safe.“

👉 https://t.co/xvCWwDkVqr

@camcitco #AI #roadsafety #visionzero #urbanmobility

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

UK government issues cybersecurity guidance for smart cities.

“This playbook will help local authorities set a foundation to protect themselves against would-be cyber threats.”

👉 https://t.co/MhMSMjf8kf

@SciTechgovuk #cybersecurity #smartcity #cyberthreat

[Giles Bailey @stratageeb1]

The Hague introduces €50 parking fee to deter drivers https://t.co/CmWBM0rwjz

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

Chicago launches apprenticeship scheme for city tech roles

“Chicago needs more tech #talent, and this programme will kick-start meaningful career opportunities and pathways for underserved communities.” - former Mayor @LoriLightfoot

👉 https://t.co/jZvYEimJL3

@chicago #skills

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

Shreveport’s former CTO launches digital divide mapping busines

“Right now is the time to start building all this data and challenging what served and underserved looks like in your city.”

👉 https://t.co/1lVOwBXAfe

#smartcity #digitaldivide #connectivity #govtech

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

Aberdeen’s digital services transformation starts with social care

“I believe we are one of the first councils in the UK that has shifted all of our social work services on to Dynamics.”

👉 https://t.co/4Wkk5ZLK1Q

@AberdeenCC #socialcare #digitalisation #localgov

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

“The end of the programme would be a disaster for families who generally have little savings or discretionary income and will suddenly face monthly broadband charges of $30 or more.”

- Blair Levin, @BrookingsMetro 👉 https://t.co/FKvvumS5L9

#connectivity #broadband #equity

[DG Cities @DGCities]

Interesting piece by @SarahWrayWrites in @Cities_Today on the urban applications of #AR.

How augmented reality is coming to life in cities https://t.co/SMdhhcXWb6

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

Cities explore the potential of ChatGPT

“Suffice to say we are excited to see what officers do with this tool and we’re doing everything we can to ease adoption in core workflows.”

👉 https://t.co/hb3ZKyKVfy

@OpenAI #AI #publicpolicy #localgov #innovation

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

Louisville invites artists to create safer streets

“This is an exciting opportunity to incorporate public art into our everyday lives and bolster safety for pedestrians.” - Mayor Craig Greenberg

👉 https://t.co/58NlJM9IYf

@LouisvilleMayor #roadsafety #urbanmobility

[Eurocities @EUROCITIES]

"The algorithm register data schema allows you to more tangibly think about how to organise governance processes". – Lodewijk Noordzij from @EUROCITIES

Read the article by @Cities_Today on our new standards for cities for the transparent use of #AI.
https://t.co/w55x1riNLe