Artificial Intelligence
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A partnership between Boston Public Schools, the city, higher-education institutions and local industry will begin developing courses, support for educators and hands-on opportunities this summer. -
Proposed legislation would build on an existing bill that limits screen time for kids ages 2-5, creating an Elementary Technology Task Force to develop, and annually review, standards for screen-based instruction.
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A new type of artificial intelligence is helping city governments spot problems like potholes faster and with more accuracy than ever before, but government must maintain traditional privacy standards.
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A surge in data center projects has impacted utilities in the state; in some areas residents have seen increases to their bills. Hoosiers should be safeguarded against having to subsidize billion-dollar businesses.
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The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office is using a new AI program to transcribe audio from body-worn cameras so that deputies don’t have to type it from scratch. Critics worry nuances could get lost in translation.
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After teen suicides drew the attention of lawsuits and lawmakers, the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI announced plans to restrict the use of its platform to two hours a day for minors.
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Proponents of synthetic data see it as the future, saying it will help government have more access to valuable data while at the same time protecting individual privacy.
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A new degree program in applied AI at the largest art and design school in the U.S. has prompted varied reactions from students and staff, with some designers embracing it and other departments seeing it as automation.
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District leaders at the EdTech Week conference in New York City last week showcased how they approach AI innovation, balancing opportunity with practicality.
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The city’s transit provider is working with AI-powered tools on an initiative known as “traffic service priority,” using onboard technology to assist in improving speeds and decreasing travel times.
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Rather than the more common text-based chatbot, Amarillo, Texas, employs Emma, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to resemble its community. Officials said it has saved the city more than $1 million since launch.
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Officials have extended the availability of Google’s Gemini platform to nearly 43,000 state employees. So far, around 12,500 are actively using its generative AI features in government work.
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Panelists at the EdTech Week conference in New York City called for intentional, evidence-based ed-tech decisions grounded in real metrics of impact, accessibility, interoperability and instructional alignment.
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Speaking at the recent NASCIO conference, Mississippi CIO Craig Orgeron struck optimistic notes about the technology. He views it as a tool that can put new capabilities in the hands of more government workers.
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Some surveys show an increasing number of students using AI to complete homework, prompting teachers to reevaluate when and how they assign it, and what they intend students to get out of it.
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With ChatGPT now allowing for payments within its interface, the potential for governments is huge. But the possibility comes with major questions around trust, data governance and system architecture.
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Community members and lawmakers are calling for a review of the Omnilert AI monitoring system at Baltimore County Public Schools after it mistook a student's bag of chips for a firearm.
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New Orleans entrepreneurs have embraced artificial intelligence more than their counterparts nationwide, but they are being cautious about spending money on office space and salaries.
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A new research center at Wayne State University in Michigan will focus on ethical and safe artificial intelligence deployment, regulatory compliance and mitigating unintended consequences of AI systems.
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The latest bet on AI use among public agencies comes with this Series A funding for a company that provides guardrails, compliance and agentic workflows. Darwin’s CEO describes how the funding came about.
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The Minnesota Forward Fund awarded $50 million for an aerospace research facility to be co-led by the University of Minnesota, and $5 million for semiconductor manufacturing hub at the University of St. Thomas.
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