East Tennessee
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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…
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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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Global RAM Market Squeeze Hits Knoxville Tech Hardware
The massive demand for AI processing power is causing a global shortage of computer memory, leading to price spikes of up to 90% for local consumers and businesses…
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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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U.S. Department of Labor Releases New AI Workforce Literacy Framework
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new framework to help workers and employers navigate the rise of AI, focusing on literacy, job quality, and ethical implementation in the modern workplace.
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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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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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Kerry Hoerth Joins Judging Panel for National Presidential AI Competition
Kerry Hoerth, founder of EmberRidge AI, has been selected as a state-level & regional-level judge for the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge. This national competition was established to foster artificial intelligence literacy and innovation among K-12 students and educators. Across the nation, student-led teams are stepping up to submit AI solutions…