New York, NY (January 9, 2025)—In case you missed it, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, Chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on Technology, authored a powerful op-ed in amNewYork this week, outlining the critical flaws of ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system currently used by the NYPD. The 10-year contract is currently up for renewal.
The op-ed draws on findings from reports by the
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New York, NY – November 25, 2024 – During today’s Committee on Technology hearing, Council Member and Chair Jennifer Gutiérrez and Vickie Paladino expressed concern over the lack of substantive responses from the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) on key issues regarding Next Generation 911 (NG911) and LinkNYC implementation.
“Despite having received some of the committee’s questions in advance, OTI’s representative appeared unprepared to address the critical components of both initiatives,” said Council Member Gutiérrez.
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New York, NY — On October 28th 2024, the New York City Council Committee on Technology, chaired by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, held a critical oversight hearing where the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) defended its current approach to AI governance, reviewed their AI Action plan, and pushed back against proposed oversight legislation.
Executive Director of Research and Collaboration for the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), Alex Foard testified that the agency has completed 31 of 37 proposed actions from its October 2023 AI Action Plan, including publishing foundational policy documents and establishing both an AI steering committee and advisory network.
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NEW YORK (February 27, 2023) – The City Council Committee on Technology convened today for a hearing on Open Data Compliance, chaired by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez. In her opening statement, Council Member Gutiérrez emphasized the importance of open data in effective governance, particularly in light of increasing integration of automated decision-making systems (ADS) into various aspects of service delivery and municipal decision-making.
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NEW YORK (December 15, 2023) – Today, the Council’s Committees on Technology and Public Safety jointly held an oversight hearing addressing the New York Police Department’s lack of compliance with the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act, as well as the Office of Technology and Innovation’s role in procurement and ensuring adherence to the City’s technology guidelines.
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New York, NY (September 20, 2023) – The New York City Council’s Technology Committee and Education Committee held a joint hearing today addressing the role of Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, and Computer Instruction in New York City Public Schools. The Committees’ collaborative effort highlights the significance of modern technology in shaping the city’s educational landscape.
The Department of Education (DOE) is actively implementing emerging technologies and publishing guidance, including generative AI, through various programs to enhance AI-driven learning, administration, and usage, detailed below.
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