Topic: public transparency
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Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA’s Data Team Has Answers
The MTA launched a congestion pricing program on January 5, 2025, after years of preparation, to share traffic and transit data publicly in real-time. The agency now publishes over 180 datasets, including vehicle counts and performance metrics, to promote transparency and public accountability. T...
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NASA's Final Review: Is Orion's Heat Shield Safe for Flight?
NASA's leadership has expressed definitive confidence in the Orion spacecraft's heat shield for the Artemis II mission, affirming its safety based on rigorous analysis and paving the way for the crewed lunar flight. The decision follows an independent review of unexpected char loss observed after...
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Zoox recalls software after autonomous vehicles cross lanes
Amazon-owned Zoox has issued a voluntary software recall for 332 vehicles after identifying instances where its driverless cars crossed lane lines or stopped in crosswalks, which could increase crash risk. The recall followed a review of operational data that found 62 similar events, and the comp...
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How Data Centers Shift Energy Costs to Americans
A Senate investigation is demanding transparency from major tech companies over how their data centers' massive energy consumption is driving up electricity bills for American households, often without public knowledge. The inquiry highlights that utility infrastructure costs to support data cent...
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You Are the New Surveillance State
The widespread public practice of recording law enforcement, especially during immigration operations, acts as a powerful form of community-led accountability and a protected exercise of free speech. This documentation is enabled by technology, as smartphones and social media democratize oversigh...
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