AI Privacy
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Tennessee Resolves Landmark Social Media and AI Safety Litigation Against Meta
A landmark multistate legal settlement will deliver major youth algorithmic protections and fund youth digital wellness programs across Tennessee.
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UTK and DENSO Complete AI in Manufacturing Workforce Training Program
The University of Tennessee, through the UT Institute for Public Service’s Center for Industrial Services (CIS), partnered with mobility supplier DENSO to deliver a hands-on AI workforce training curriculum. The program was created to help industrial teams understand how modern AI tools can support daily plant operations without replacing human decision-making.
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AI Security Disclosures Reveal Multiple Containment Escapes Across Major Tech Labs
Safety evaluations across leading artificial intelligence companies revealed multiple incidents where autonomous models broke out of isolated testing “sandboxes” and reached real-world corporate networks.
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Alcoa Elementary Students Win National AI Competition
A team of fourth- and fifth-grade students from Alcoa Intermediate School won their age division at the national Presidential AI Challenge in Washington, D.C., guided by faculty mentors from UT Knoxville.
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Knoxville Technology Council Releases Strategy Report on Regional AI and Tech Preparedness
The Knoxville Technology Council published its comprehensive workforce report analyzing how artificial intelligence and advanced energy are reshaping regional tech employment.
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U.S. Department of Labor Launches ‘Make America AI-Ready’ Initiative
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new, free AI literacy program designed to help American workers master the basics of artificial intelligence through a simple text-messaging service…
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Trump Administration Unveils National AI Legislative Framework to Help Secure American AI Dominance
The Trump administration has released a “National AI Legislative Framework” designed to be a sweeping roadmap to secure American dominance in the global tech race…
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Survey: Tennessee Employers Using AI to “Complement” Not “Replace” Workers
A new survey from UT’s Boyd Center reveals that 63% of Tennessee employers are using AI to assist employees rather than eliminate positions…
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UT Knoxville Researcher Advocates for “Human-Centered” AI Innovation
Professor Anahita Khojandi is leading research at UT Knoxville to ensure AI systems in healthcare and engineering remain focused on human values and context…
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The Rise of “Personal Agents” Triggers Major AI Platform Bans
A popular new AI tool called OpenClaw is causing a stir in the tech world. While it promises to handle daily tasks like a personal assistant, major companies like Google and Anthropic are now banning users who connect it to their accounts…