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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.
West Valley all-star team to represent Idaho at softball regionals in California
EAGLE, Idaho — A massive accomplishment happened over the weekend as a group of girls – the 12-and-under West Valley Little League all-star team made up of players from Eagle, Emmett and Star – won the state championship. The squad will now represent Idaho as they take...
Disaster relief 'heats up' for American Red Cross as wildfire season starts early
BOISE, Idaho — The sky and air quality make it clear that fire season is in full swing across Idaho and the rest of the West. We're keeping tabs on several of them. The Bench Lake Fire outside Stanley, according to the forest service, has burned nearly 1300 acres near Redfish Lake. None of it is contained.
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
9,180 graduating seniors set to receive Idaho LAUNCH awards
BOISE, Idaho — Graduating high school seniors who applied for funding from the Idaho LAUNCH program, check your mailboxes as Gov. Brad Little announced the final awards are heading to students. The governor's office on Tuesday said 9,180 students will soon receive the grant, which covers 80%, up to...
8 Injured in Accidents on Idaho Roads this Week
This week has started off with at least 3 dangerous accidents on Idaho highways including one driver critically injured and a child taken to a local hospital. The accidents happened on US95 with 3 hospitalized in a 2-car crash, 4 hospitalized after a multi-car crash on US20, and 1 taken to the hospital after a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 44.
WIN: See Kane Brown in Southern Idaho at Fort Hall Casino
The summer has already been filled with amazing concerts in Southern Idaho at the Shoshone Bannock Casino Hotel. And there are still more coming up soon. Possibly the biggest tour of the summer is coming to Southern Idaho, and you can win tickets below. See Kane Brown Live in Southern...
How Idaho's new director of Health and Welfare plans to make change
Idaho has a new Health and Welfare Director. Alex Adams faces a growing Medicaid budget and has already cut some vacant positions. On day one, he made adoption a top priority and said he wants to double the number of foster families in Idaho. After past struggles with Idaho lawmakers...
What is camping? State of Idaho argues against pro-Palestinian protesters
BOISE — A protest, deemed the “People’s Liberated University,” has been taking place on the lawn in front of the old Ada County Courthouse since the start of May. While not made up exclusively of students, it was originally tied to student activism that has been taking place throughout the United States in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The protest in Boise, which has predominantly been held adjacent to the Idaho State Capitol, was in response to Israel’s invasion of the Palestinian territories following Hamas’ attack on Israel last October. Generally, protests nationwide have been in opposition to support the United States government has provided Israel during this time.
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