Artificial Intelligence

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new deal would restart the nuclear power station’s Unit 1 reactor by 2028. Microsoft has committed to buy electricity generated, to run its data centers. The plant’s condition has received good reviews but capital investments will be needed.

State and local governments, along with educational institutions, are increasingly adopting AI to harness data for improved decision-making and services. AI's potential, driven by cloud computing and data strategies, is vast—from enhancing public safety to personalizing education. Success hinges on shifting from exploration to implementation, as organizations develop enterprise strategies that integrate AI and cloud technologies.

Google's philanthropic arm is giving money to ISTE+ASCD, 4-H, aiEDU and other groups to train teachers and develop curriculum materials with the intention of reaching students from a wide range of demographic groups.