Artificial Intelligence
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During a recent briefing on Capitol Hill, leaders and members of national associations considered artificial intelligence use cases and topics, along with a new playbook guiding the technology’s ethical, scalable adoption. -
Artificial intelligence places whole term papers and complex mathematical solutions within the grasp of today’s students. Rather than simply banning it, educators must train themselves and provide what it cannot.
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A new Google and Muon-backed satellite wildfire detection system promises faster alerts and high-resolution fire imagery. But with false alarms already straining fire crews, its real impact may depend on trust.
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At this stage of the hype cycle, artificial intelligence is demonstrating real value to state IT organizations. Arizona CIO J.R. Sloan is optimistic that solutions to emerging concerns around escalating energy use are on the way.
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Agencies in Southern Maine have tried using software with artificial intelligence to draft police reports. Officers who have tried it have said it produces an accurate summary, but observers are worried it may impact narratives and fairness.
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NASCIO President Jim Weaver questioned the need for chief AI officers, stressing instead that states would be better off deploying a team to manage their work with GenAI and its potential benefits.
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A day before the deadline, Gov. Newsom rejected the Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, citing burdens it would place on AI companies and criticism that the bill's scope was too broad.
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With AI-powered recruitment tools increasingly used in hiring, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced the release of its own AI and Inclusive Hiring Framework to support inclusive hiring practices.
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The ability of artificial intelligence to create deceptive photos, videos and audio creates a potential threat to the reputations and mental well-being of students and staff. It can also lead to teachable moments.
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A cluster of artificial intelligence companies has located itself in downtown San Jose, prompting local political and business leaders there to find ways to spur tech growth in the city.
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Artificial intelligence may help schools identify and resolve cybersecurity issues faster, as long as it's on a unified platform or has interoperability with other applications on the school's network.
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As emergency dispatch centers transition to the mobile age, massive venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is betting that Prepared can help lead the public safety pack. The company’s CEO talks more about his new funding round.
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The Maryland Department of Information Technology is partnering with InnovateUS to offer free artificial intelligence training to state employees, joining a growing list of states to do so.
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OpenAI says there is a need for massive data centers that could each use as much power as entire cities, framing the unprecedented expansion as necessary to develop more advanced AI and compete with China.
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The 20,000-square foot museum, whose exact opening date has not yet been announced, is being built in downtown Los Angeles with four gallery spaces by the Gensler architectural firm.
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More than 125 Hollywood actors, directors, producers, music artists and entertainment industry leaders have added their names to a letter released Tuesday to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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At least three state candidates running for Lancaster County districts in the U.S. House of Representatives turned to AI this year to help describe their policy views to voters before Election Day.
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The speech was the main event of Biden’s final appearance as president at the annual summit, where he also will meet privately with a number of global counterparts.
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Northville Public Schools have participated in state and local AI groups, made AI programs available to staff and brought in instructors from the Michigan Virtual Learning and Research Institute for preliminary sessions.
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As AI evolves, government must do so as well to effectively leverage the technology for improved service delivery, attendees said at the yearly Digital Benefits Conference. Accurate data is essential to make AI-powered systems work as designed for government.
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Making the state’s Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act law is the first step toward improving its contents. If it is vetoed, incentives to create a replacement will likely dim.
