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The state will join others in establishing a C-level artificial intelligence leadership role, as officials look to expand the use of AI tools under clear governance expectations, while ensuring that work follows state priorities. -
A grassroots group opposed to the facility hosted a panel discussion prior to a Howell Township meeting. Speakers discussed potential risks around large-scale data centers and energy requirements.
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Professors and students at Quinnipiac University developed a hands-free input system with AI and a standard webcam that allows people with limited mobility to communicate using facial gestures.
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A pact between the Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia and an AI-powered recycling company is expected to enable the technology to increase recycling and divert a significant amount of landfill waste.
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A webinar hosted by OpenAI this week spotlighted how school districts in Illinois, Texas and Arizona implemented and trained staff to use ChatGPT for instruction, operations and governance.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is considering moving its data and information science program out of the College of Letters and Science and into a new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence.
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As those lawmakers began filing legislation for the upcoming legislative session, a handful of proposals imposing new rules on AI were introduced, including protections for children and rules for chatbots.
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Developers have bought the former Cheswick Generating Station site in Springdale, Pa., for $14.3 million, with the intent to construct a massive data center, pending a vote by the city council.
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The technology has begun responding to 10 types of low-risk, non-emergency calls, including information requests, for Emporia, Kan.; Lyon County; and Emporia State University. Escalations are transferred to humans.
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Capitalizing on a surge of interest in personalized education, the collaboration seeks to make math learning more interactive and responsive through AI-powered feedback paired with teacher-led instruction.
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TPWD’s new internal AI policy outlines rules for the responsible use of generative AI tools by agency staff. All AI tools must be approved by the IT Division, with strict limits on high-risk use cases.
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City Council members have passed legislation creating an oversight office to audit, monitor and regulate city agency AI tools. A separate but related initiative aims to educate the public on AI.
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The company, seeking to bring more artificial intelligence to local government, has partnered with El Paso organizations to train applicants with AI skills. One of the company’s leaders explains his thinking.
