AI Privacy
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Federal Conflict Erupts Over National Security AI
A standoff between the AI firm Anthropic and the Pentagon has led to a federal ban on the company’s tools, sparking a national debate on AI “red lines.”
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Oak Ridge Launches New Institute to Solve AI Energy Crisis
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has launched the Next Generation Data Centers Institute (NGDCI) to prevent AI’s massive electricity needs from straining the U.S. power grid…
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UT System Enacts Landmark Artificial Intelligence Policy
The University of Tennessee has officially implemented a system-wide AI policy to guide students and faculty on the ethical use of generative tools while protecting academic integrity and university data…
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UT Researchers Transform Data Use in East Tennessee Classrooms
University of Tennessee professor Joshua Rosenberg is using AI to help local educators turn classroom data into actionable insights for student success…
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Tennessee Senate Moves to Expand State AI Advisory Council
New legislation in the Tennessee Senate seeks to grow the state’s AI Advisory Council to include more experts as the state moves from planning to action…
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AI Adoption Reshapes U.S. Job Market with “Cognitive Automation”
A new report shows that AI is now driving both mass layoffs and a surge in high-paying job openings. While 50,000 roles were cut due to AI in 2025, job listings requiring AI skills are paying an average of $18,000 more per year…
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UT Knoxville to Host 2026 Innovative Technologies Symposium
The University of Tennessee’s upcoming symposium will gather tech leaders and educators to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work and learning…
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Federal Government Launches “U.S. Tech Force” to Fast-Track AI Talent
The federal government is launching a massive new initiative called the “U.S. Tech Force” to bring private-sector AI experts into public service. This program aims to rapidly modernize government agencies by hiring 1,500 specialized fellows by the end of 2026…
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Senator Blackburn Introduces “TRUMP AMERICA AI Act”
Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn has unveiled a new legislative framework aimed at establishing a national “rulebook” for artificial intelligence…
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Safety Alert: AI Toys Bring Privacy Concerns and Inappropriate Conversations into Your Home
Just in time for the holiday season, a new consumer safety report warns that some AI-powered toys marketed to children are failing to protect kids, offering dangerous instructions, inappropriate conversations, and collecting sensitive personal data without proper safeguards…