CCI’s director says that $1.9 million to seed 19 Virginia college and university cybersecurity proposals amounts to its biggest program to date.
Tad Dickens
Tad Dickens is technology reporter for Cardinal News. He previously worked for the Bristol Herald Courier and The Roanoke Times and likes to bang on his drums when he can. Reach at tad@cardinalnews.org or 540 293-6018.
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Bills on data center siting and water usage remain unresolved as General Assembly session winds down
The state Senate and House passed the bills but must work through as-yet unresolved differences.
Posted inEconomy
Tech briefs: Warner, Kaine seeking information on AI-related job losses
Plus: Virginia Tech’s smart airspace program teams with company pioneering short takeoffs, landings; Pembroke co-op receives grant for broadband expansion; NRCC’s Cyber Day offers device tune-ups, virus scans.
Posted inEconomy
A local politician’s claim shows how AI searches can lead users astray
Google and its AI, Gemini, gave a wildly inaccurate answer when a member of the Radford City Council asked it how many Virginia localities have passed Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions.
Posted inEconomy
Tech briefs: Virginia Office of Broadband announces leadership changes
Plus: Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance hires director of innovation. Annual “Brain School” coming next week. RBTC hosts AI event.
Posted inCulture
Longtime Jefferson Center director Cyrus Pace says so long to Roanoke and hello to Lynchburg venue
Cyrus Pace has led the nonprofit foundation that operates Jefferson Center for 15 years. He’s taking a similar job at the Academy Center of the Arts.
Posted inEconomy
Judge approves $7.3 million class-action settlement in Luna Innovations lawsuit
The Roanoke-based tech company and former executives faced civil allegations of securities fraud. The settlement is neither an admission nor a concession to plaintiffs, according to a judge’s order.
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Tech briefs: Drone manufacturer employs Virginia Tech facilities and experts for FAA approval
Also, NRCC, George Mason University create cybersecurity partnership.
Posted inPolitics
Where bills stand at the midpoint of the General Assembly
Here’s the status of some key legislation, from animal welfare to taxes.
Posted inEconomy
Tech briefs: Virginia Tech experts weigh in on illegal robocalls, AI tools for hackers and more
The Tiny Cargo Co. opens new space for clean room manufacturing, and a scratch-built website and app debuts, focused on Roanoke-area events.