Technology
Book Excerpt Special: Jonathan Lethem’s ‘Program’s Progress’
Class struggle. Infirm secondary superheroes. Suicidal sheep. It’s all in Jonathan Lethem's new collection of short stories, "A Different Kind of Tension." Here's one — featuring class struggle with cars!
Under Pressure: Uber’s Navigation System Endangers the Public With Reckless Driving Directions
An Uber driver made an illegal u-turn and hit someone, but the in-app navigation told him to do it and the company won't give up the code.
Talking Headways Podcast: Live from MARS To Change the ‘Crash First, Fix Later’ Mentality
Welcome to MARS: Modern Analytics for Roadway Safety. Let's talk about it in a special edition of the podcast.
The Perfect Beast: Even Google’s AI Thinks Streets Are for Cars
Artificial intelligence is completely naturally addicted to promoting cars.
Could ChatGPT Make America More Walkable?
No, generative AI shouldn't plan a whole city — but a new study argues it could help identify gaps in our sidewalk networks, tree canopies, and more.
Tech Could Speed Up City Transportation Projects: Report
Current technology could shorten reviews from months to a few hours, one expert said.
Adams Administration Withholds 311 Emails From Streetsblog
“An agency repeatedly issuing itself extensions to respond to FOIL requests is inconsistent with FOIL’s purpose," said one lawyer.
Feds’ Proposed Impaired Driving Rule is a Bigger Deal Than You Think
But can in-car tech make it past the gauntlet of regulatory hurdles and culture wars ahead?
