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Can AI Help Prevent Homelessness? LA County’s Data-Driven Experiment

Predictive data and proactive outreach are transforming how Los Angeles County prevents homelessness. Partnering with the California Policy Lab at UCLA, the county is using an AI-driven model to identify residents most at risk of losing stable housing. This program, the first of its kind in the U.S., connects high-risk

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By 2030, Replacing an EV Battery Could Be Cheaper Than Fixing a Gas Engine

The days of worrying about exorbitant EV battery replacement costs may be coming to an end.  Recent reports from industry leaders like Recurrent and Goldman Sachs highlight an accelerating drop in lithium-ion battery prices, promising a future where replacing an electric vehicle (EV) battery is as affordable—or even cheaper—than fixing

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Pokémon Go Players Are Helping Build Niantic’s AI-Powered 3D Map

Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go, is leveraging data from millions of players to create a revolutionary Large Geospatial Model (LGM). This AI-powered system uses user-contributed scans to map the physical world in unprecedented detail, paving the way for advanced augmented reality (AR), urban planning, and logistics. According to Niantic’s

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New Mixed-Use Development at 1325 W Fulton Street In Fulton Market Planned

A new mixed-use development is set to redefine 1325 W Fulton Street in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, now pivoting from an office concept to a multi-tower residential project focused on high-end condominiums. Sulo Development plans three phases, totaling 250 units, with community engagement ongoing. Project Overview Location: 1325 W Fulton

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NYC Plans Major Rezoning in Midtown South to Boost Housing Development

The New York City administration, under Mayor Eric Adams, is set to rezone Midtown South, encompassing parts of the Garment District, Flatiron, and Chelsea, to allow larger residential buildings.  This marks the city’s first use of new state-granted powers to exceed a longstanding limit on building size, potentially transforming the

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