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Sophomores converged on West Virginia University Institute of Technology college campuses for the 31st annual Health Sciences & Technology Academy camp, designed to prepare them for careers in tech and other fields.
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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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The state’s new AI Enablement Strategy and AI Study Roadmap is intended to advance artificial intelligence through a five-part strategy that includes directing further studies on the technology, in critical domains.
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A New York state assembly bill could bring some of the ideas in a failed AI safety bill from the Golden State. The Responsible AI Safety and Education Act would, chiefly, require deployment safety plans from AI companies.
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A new resource from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers actionable steps government officials can take to responsibly and effectively deploy artificial intelligence technologies.
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Gov. Tate Reeves’ executive order mandates a statewide inventory of AI technologies, guidelines to responsibly integrate AI into public services and bridging communication across state agencies.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce will provide the funding via the CHIPS Incentives Program, to Hemlock Semiconductor. It will enable construction of a new manufacturing plant and create nearly 200 manufacturing jobs.
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Rich Heimann, the state’s first-ever director of artificial intelligence, lauds its pragmatic approach to AI strategy and adoption. South Carolina’s chief information security officer will be part of the center's team, too.
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The rising use of artificial intelligence in search functions and the 24/7 needs of cryptocurrency mining are expected to take the Internet’s demands on the energy grid from predictable to exponential.
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The Hoosier State will receive a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant from the federal Department of Transportation. Plans include teaching students about flying drones and collecting data.
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Behind the dozens of new data centers in Ohio is an exponentially growing demand for electricity, triggering a fight over who will pay for hundreds of millions in costs that enable an increasingly online world.
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The 2024 Republican platform declares the intent to repeal the AI Executive Order President Joe Biden enacted in October 2023. The technology sector foresees increased opportunities for innovation, but risks remain.
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When a blaze broke out last month in remote Black Star Canyon, the very first responder was a camera. After the device alerted the Orange County Fire Authority, firefighters contained it to under one acre.
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As generative AI continues to develop, one expert predicts that state and local government officials will use it as a virtual sandbox for test driving infrastructure changes, among other applications.
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A new report examines the rise of pre-emptive bans on mandated human microchip implants, noting that 13 states have recently enacted such a ban, despite no companies currently requiring the technology.
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The Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority is now using an artificial intelligence system to respond to some calls that come in through a non-emergency line.
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The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence has issued findings and recommendations in 15 areas including data privacy and national security. Humans, it said, should be at the center of AI policy.
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The Spokane County Commission voted to accept a nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, to examine body camera footage and determine the effectiveness of its training. A system will scrutinize deputy interactions.
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A panel of authorities on the data center industry told Northwest energy planners Wednesday that the tech sector will take all the electricity it can get its hands on, warning of severe consequences.
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Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration wants to expand the use of body-worn cameras to its code enforcement staff, but city lawmakers want questions answered before they’ll go along with buying the equipment.