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University of Alberta Researcher's Local AI Keeps Data Off the Cloud

University of Alberta Researcher's Local AI Keeps Data Off the Cloud

07/08/2026 23:09 – Artificial Intelligence

Jonathan Schaeffer, professor emeritus at the University of Alberta, built a local AI platform for researchers, authors and legal experts who don’t want to choose…

Utah AI Moonshot Program Pledges $5 Million for AI Research

Utah AI Moonshot Program Pledges $5 Million for AI Research

07/08/2026 22:20 – Artificial Intelligence

A new state program will provide $5 million across at least 12 AI research projects coming from the Utah System of Higher Education, in fields…

AI Assistant Is Sandy Springs, Ga.’s Latest Innovation Move

AI Assistant Is Sandy Springs, Ga.’s Latest Innovation Move

07/08/2026 21:50 – Artificial Intelligence

The city’s new tool is the latest in a series of projects intended to improve the resident experience through technology. Officials prioritized data quality and…

Tucson, Ariz., Approves Strict Data Center Rules

Tucson, Ariz., Approves Strict Data Center Rules

07/08/2026 17:08 – Artificial Intelligence

The Tucson City Council voted to adopt one of the city's strictest zoning frameworks for data centers, with council members saying the ordinance is a…

Data Center Eyed as Part of Tech Campus in San Jose, Calif.

Data Center Eyed as Part of Tech Campus in San Jose, Calif.

07/08/2026 17:08 – Artificial Intelligence

A data center could rise on part of a longtime tech campus, according to a proposal that offers fresh evidence that the boom in advanced…

Perception vs. Reality: Leading in the Age of AI

Perception vs. Reality: Leading in the Age of AI

06/08/2026 22:33 – Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence tends to evoke either excitement or fear from policymakers and frontline staff. Leaders have to approach people from both camps in different ways.

Washington Residents Voice Concern Over West Plains Data Center

Washington Residents Voice Concern Over West Plains Data Center

06/08/2026 19:55 – Artificial Intelligence

The company proposing to build a data center on the West Plains has sought partners to help it produce the hydrogen it promises will revolutionize…

IT Department Lays Out AI Policy for Norfolk Classrooms

IT Department Lays Out AI Policy for Norfolk Classrooms

06/08/2026 19:48 – Artificial Intelligence

At Norfolk Public Schools in Virginia, IT leadership gave the school board a high-level roadmap for the gradual exploration and implementation of artificial intelligence, starting…

50 States, 50 Different Ways: Who Owns AI Once It's Deployed?

50 States, 50 Different Ways: Who Owns AI Once It's Deployed?

05/08/2026 22:50 – Artificial Intelligence

Now that most states have built AI governance frameworks, guardrails or road maps, a new question has started to emerge: who exactly is responsible for…

AI Can Help Emergency Management Teams With Limited Funds

AI Can Help Emergency Management Teams With Limited Funds

05/08/2026 21:03 – Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence can help support state, local and tribal emergency management offices. New reports, however, reveal most entities remain in early phases of adoption.