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.

Fairmont Senior High School in Marion County will use a system from Rank One Computing that detects whenever a weapon, whether it's a pistol or a long gun, is drawn within view of a camera.

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.

South Dakota CIO Madhu Gottumukkala has a vision of innovation for state IT that involves a strong team implementing improved data governance, cybersecurity and emerging technology for constituents.

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.

New York City’s 2024 Open Data Report aims to build on the city’s open data work by offering the public consolidated data sets as well as providing new insights on algorithmic tools and more.

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.

The National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation will co-fund two new AI research programs for astronomical sciences across several partner universities, intended to make huge volumes of data more intelligible.

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.

Oil companies could use a glut of natural gas to generate electricity for data centers. But one state official is using the “R” word — “regulation.” U.S. electric demand is rising for the first time in decades as a result of these facilities coming online.