Artificial Intelligence
-
Bills now active in the Statehouse include proposed laws to require disclaimers with the use of AI in political ads, and to ensure AI systems would be considered nonsentient entities. -
The state is weighing legislation that would require companion chatbots to notify users that they are interacting with AI and not a human at the beginning of the interaction and every three hours.
-
A recent report by the nonprofit EDSAFE AI Alliance warns that school safety policies must evolve from academic integrity to psychological guardrails as students turn to AI chatbots for emotional support.
More Stories
-
A regional trash hauler is seeking 25-year pickup contracts from cities and counties in the southeastern area. It is also finalizing negotiations with a disposal company that uses AI and robotics to sort trash.
-
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has released a legislative framework that would let AI developers waive some regulations in an effort to advance new technologies, but experts warn there are privacy and security risks.
-
A handful of Pennsylvania universities were among the inaugural members of the Google AI for Education Accelerator, which provides students, faculty and staff with free access to AI training.
-
A partnership between Intel, NWN and the city of Baltimore aspires to bridge digital equity gaps by giving community members access to new computers and hands-on AI training.
-
Implementing AI isn't just about using flashy new tech tools. To make it work well in the public sector, agencies need to make a culture shift around what AI can and can't do. Communication professionals can help.
-
The new virtual assistant uses artificial intelligence to respond to tax queries. The state Department of Tax and Fee Administration hopes it can eliminate the need to shift workers when call volumes spike.
-
The University of North Dakota this week will host an Innovation, Workforce and Research Conference summit for academia and government, spotlighting the region's AI, aerospace and autonomous systems.
-
Lynchburg City, Bedford County and Campbell County public schools are formalizing advice for educators and students on guiding principles and responsible uses of artificial intelligence tools.
-
Officials announced that the state has joined the OpenAI Certification Program through a partnership with OpenAI that will bolster AI skills in workers and students. It builds on an earlier initiative, the OpenAI Academy.
-
President Donald Trump’s fossil-fueled AI agenda could shape how states and cities power their own AI projects. Community leaders face a balancing act between reliability, community concerns and innovation goals.
-
Backed by the New Orleans-based technology group NOAI, an engineering teacher at Franklin High School convened a team of educators to explore ethics, innovation, tools for teachers, and classroom uses.
-
The Silicon Valley city has announced a new pilot coming this fall, which aims to use AI technology to speed up the building permitting process. It follows an array of recent AI initiatives in the city.
-
As part of the university's Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research program, students spent 10 weeks on AI-based projects that studied gaming, fashion and breast cancer diagnosis.
-
After a hurricane passes, scientists routinely evaluate the computer models that predicted its path and power. This year, a surprising new contender has emerged — a forecast model generated by AI.
-
With an executive order, Gov. Josh Stein has stood up an AI Leadership Council and Accelerator to shape policy, ethics and training, bringing together leaders from government, education and technology.
-
“Smart cities” were just the start. Now, as technology evolves and new threats — wildfires, hurricanes, cyber attacks — mount, system interoperability is the answer for cities that are resilient, equitable and adaptable.
-
Several municipalities are underway with regulations that seek to provide some protection as data center projects proliferate. Middlesex Township could be an early test model for how such a campus might work.
-
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed legislation that amends a previously passed state AI law. The original aims to enact safeguards against high-risk AI systems, while the new bill delays enforcement.
Most Read
