We tried Denver’s new Waymo self-driving taxis. Here’s what you need to know
Autonomous rides will open to the public later this year. We got a sneak peek.
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Scooters are still all over Denver sidewalks. Now, the city is reviewing Veo’s contract
Veo says more enforcement measures are coming this summer, but city officials are growing frustrated.
Flock AI camera discussions send Lakewood into tizzy
Residents want the cameras gone when contracts are up next year.
Local governments in Colorado enact moratoriums on data centers
Environmental and health concerns have prompted pauses in development.
Even in Denver’s heat, keeping the temp at 78 may not be the right move
Sometimes, cooler is better for your health and home.
As Colorado River and tributaries shrink, a public power system frays
The Gunnison River hydropower is under stress as data center development creates increasing demand for electricity generation.
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Waste activists hold funeral at Gov’s Park for millions of dead electronics, all killed by a lack of software
Constant software updates and cutting off support to older models “fuels our massive and growing electronic waste problem,” organizers said.
Reader: Waymo didn’t get a real winter to test drive
Some readers are seeing skynet, while others worry the driverless cars can’t handle snow.
No-mo drivers: Waymo will soon begin autonomous rides in Denver
The robotaxis will be self-driving through the city “in a matter of weeks.”
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Artificial resurrection: CU study used AI to chat with dead loved ones, to surprising results
“We originally thought it might feel very ‘Black Mirror’ creepy to people and make them uncomfortable.”
A buzz above: How drones are rewiring the Fourth of July
From replacing fireworks shows to patrolling neighborhood and forest skies, drones are playing a larger role in summer holidays.
These are challenging times for Colorado’s renewable energy laboratory
Why its mission is now more important than ever.
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Federal measure could undermine rideshare safety laws, state legislators say
According to state lawmakers, including one from Colorado, the bill would make it “effectively impossible” to hold rideshare companies accountable for sexual assault.
Cellphones and other personal devices will be banned in Denver schools
The school board unanimously passed a new bell-to-bell ban for students on Monday.
Colorado just blinked on AI and we’re going to pay for it
A plain-language description of AI’s role is not the same thing as an explanation of its reasoning.
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Why are over 12,000 different businesses all using the same downtown Denver address?
From Denver to Cripple Creek, Colorado businesses and homeowners have discovered their addresses are registered for thousands of different entities.
Disgraced Colorado crime analyst’s case review is six months delayed. No one will say why
The crime lab was expected to release results in November, after re-examining over 1,300 Denver sexual assault cases handled by the CBI.
AI, Guns and ICE: 10 Bills Passed by Colorado Lawmakers That You Should Know About
Legislators voted on over 600 bills this year.
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Both Colorado Data Center Bills Rejected in Final Days of 2026 Legislative Session
Lawmakers failed to compromise after nearly a year of negotiations, intense lobbying activity and many hours of public hearings.
“Massive Amounts of Money” Doomed Colorado’s Landmark 2024 AI Law, Says Sponsor
“It’s not as comprehensive, and I am not happy with that,” state Senator Robert Rodriguez says of the new bill.
After Vetoing Rideshare Safety Bill Last Year, Colorado Governor Changes Tune
A new governor-approved bill is advancing…after two juries found Uber liable for drivers sexually assaulting riders.
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Colorado May Soon Change Speed Camera Fines for Drivers
The bill is meant to prevent governments and companies from abusing speed enforcement to make money, sponsors say.