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Managing generative artificial intelligence in Idaho’s public higher education
The use of artificial intelligence in Idaho is a new concern state officials are faced with. This year, Idaho lawmakers passed two laws restricting the use of AI to generate deep fakes in political campaigns and AI-generated sexual depictions of children. Now, Idaho colleges and universities are grappling with the new technology and its implications […] The post Managing generative artificial intelligence in Idaho’s public higher education appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Generative AI is speeding procurement, but not without risks
Procurement, the process of purchasing products and services from commercial bidders, is a heavily regulated and lengthy affair that sometimes takes months or years to complete. But as cities and states explore uses of generative artificial intelligence, a few, like the State of Idaho and the City of Murray, Utah, are finding early success when applying the rapidly advancing technology.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Rec baseball finishes another fun season
The Preston rec baseball program sported four divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U this season ranging in age from 7-14 and directed by Landon Broadhead. The boys had a lot of fun and were glad the season ended just before the heat wave hit. Many are already looking forward to signing up again next year.
Pinehurst woman makes CCS Honor Roll
SPOKANE –– Mykenna Wood, of Pinehurst, ID, has earned a place on the Spokane Community College Honor Roll for Spring quarter 2024. Students on the honor roll earned a GPA of 3.0 or above. Community Colleges of Spokane is a dynamic, 12,300-square-mile state community college district that includes...
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Results At Eagle Raceway
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series made its first-ever appearance at Nebraska's Eagle Raceway on Monday with a 40-lap, $10,000-to-win event. Outlasting Ricky Thornton Jr. in a hotly contested battle to the finish, Hudson O'Neal led 32 of 40 laps to capture his first victory since joining SSI Motorsports last Tuesday. Thornton, making his second start with Koehler Motorsports, led laps five through 12 and finished second to O'Neal, 1.516 seconds behind.
Dominion Energy is now Enbridge Gas in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah residents will soon notice a change in their natural gas provider as Dominion Energy is now Enbridge Gas. Enbridge, a Canadian company, acquired Dominion in 2023 and now serves natural gas customers formerly served by Dominion. Jorgan Hofeling, spokesperson for Enbridge, explained the...
InterACT series by the Lyric Repertory Company offers two quirky, surprising one-act plays
LOGAN – For a total change of theatrical pace, you really need to check out the Lyric Repertory Company’s ongoing InterACT series. Under the direction of Equity artist Herb Newsome, the Lyric troupe is presenting two one-act plays that showcase original material from members of its 2024 company that have never been previously produced or published.
Blake Anderson files 70-page response to termination from USU | News
LOGAN — Utah State football head coach Blake Anderson and his legal representatives have filed a 70-page response to USU’s notification that it intends to terminate Anderson for cause. The filing of this response was publicly stated by Tom Mars, the attorney representing Anderson in this case. “On...
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