Artificial Intelligence
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Agentic AI poses both new risks and big opportunities. To mitigate the risks, columnist Ben Palacio argues we should look to the same controls already present in financial information systems. -
Alpha School, which opened in Austin, Texas, in 2014, is set to open a K-8 location in Chicago. It charges $55,000 a year in tuition and uses "guides," in lieu of teachers, to motivate kids to complete online lessons.
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A survey of 386 global experts suggests governments, businesses, educators and communities must act together to counter dangerous overreliance, displaced workers, mental health problems and other risks from AI.
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A new $23 million initiative by the American Federation of Teachers, OpenAI, Microsoft and Anthology aims to train 400,000 educators in ethical, effective use of AI in the classroom by 2030.
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A new executive order in the state calls for the use of agentic AI within a regulatory review process aimed at reducing excessive requirements as part of a broader modernization effort in Virginia.
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California’s statewide power grid operator is poised to become the first in North America to deploy artificial intelligence to manage outages, MIT Technology Review has learned.
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Pennsylvania's House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill regulating the use of deepfakes in election campaigns, joining a growing list of states trying to put guardrails on the technology.
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Former University of Pennsylvania tech leader Rob Nelson said small, cross-functional teams, local experimentation and faculty-centered support can unlock meaningful innovation in applications of AI.
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The state’s 911 tech management authority is deploying a new tool from Motorola Solutions that could ease burdens for call takers and dispatchers. It could also help agencies deal with hiring woes.
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Microsoft Elevate, which the company describes as a successor and expansion of the longtime Microsoft Philanthropies team, will devote resources to helping more than 20 million people earn AI credentials.
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A Thomson Reuters report has found scant use of AI among judges and other court professionals. But that also presents an opportunity amid persistent staffing shortages and growing case delays.
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A new AI initiative being offered to 30 campuses in Pasco County this fall proposes to help teachers analyze student performance data, identify student questions and problems, and formulate responses.
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The state’s work with the technology company aims to bring artificial intelligence education and real-world innovation to classrooms, communities and industry. It's intended to bring in jobs as well.
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The California State University Chancellor’s Office will use $3 million to fund various projects incorporating artificial intelligence into instruction and professional development, selected from over 400 proposals.
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A new analysis by Code for America illustrates artificial intelligence readiness in the public sector across three key areas: leadership and governance, capacity building, and technical infrastructure and capabilities.
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The company is eyeing more market expansion as it works to build new AI-backed tools for its voice, customer service, CRM and workflow products. The CEO discusses how Polimorphic will use the fresh capital.
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Artificial intelligence has created new cybersecurity threats, and state and local governments are especially prime targets. But agencies can also use AI to defend themselves as part of a zero-trust approach.
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In glossy AI advertisements bought by the billions of dollars tech companies are making off schools, the classroom is portrayed as a student-centered, personalized learning space. But is that truly what AI is creating?
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There are pros and cons to homework, and school districts will have to decide their own stances on it. But teaching and expecting ethical responsibility from students should be a requirement at all educational institutions.
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From vibe coding to homeschooling to academic support and personalization, artificial intelligence tools are powering new trends and possibilities for both teachers and students in schools across the state.
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As the fast progression of AI raises both the stakes and urgency of professional development for teachers, education instructors have shared thoughts on what works — and what doesn't — to get them up to speed.
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