Georgia lawmakers issue report to guide future artificial intelligence policymaking
The report intends to provide recommendations and potential guardrails for the state as it enters an AI-enhanced future.
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State of Florida partners with tech company Futuri, University of Florida to launch AI-driven emergency broadcast system
The system, called BEACON, utilizes AI to capture, prioritize, deliver and translate public safety information from officials, then creates voice broadcast updates and advisories in multiple languages and localizes this content based on geography.
Meta seeks proposals to build up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power
Meta's move into nuclear power reflects both the massive energy requirements of AI development and the tech industry's growing role in shaping America's energy infrastructure.
Los Alamos lab partners with the University of Michigan on AI research facility
The partnership aims to enhance national security research capabilities while creating new jobs and strengthening Michigan's position in the growing AI ecosystem.
Multiple states implementing AI technologies to improve safety, efficiency of public transit
Cities and states around the nation are funding projects that explore the real-world applications of advanced AI technologies in transportation systems.
Many local governments are unprepared to integrate AI tools, new survey finds
The survey of city and county IT executives provides a snapshot of how local governments are approaching artificial intelligence.
DOE allocates $30 million for AI to accelerate renewable grid ties
This program will modernize the application process for interconnection, helping to drastically cut down the time needed to review, approve and connect new energy projects across the nation.
Feds launch new task force to advance AI safety and bolster national security
Members will bring unique, specialized expertise to the task force and help further its mission – conducting coordinated research and testing of AI models to inform national security initiatives and AI safety for the public.
With better data and AI, New York City plans to speed up transportation projects
The plan will transform how the city conducts transportation analysis, a process that currently adds substantial time and cost to development projects
University of Cincinnati projects using AI, ‘smart’ hard hats to improve worker safety
Researchers are using generative AI to predict worker movements in order to avoid collisions with robots, and developing "smart" hard hats that can detect potential concussions.
