Knoxville
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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…
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New in Knoxville: Affordable, In-Person AI Training for Parents and Professionals
Pellissippi State Community College and EmberRidge AI have announced the addition of two new in-person workshops to its Lifelong Learning program, scheduled to begin in February 2026. These two-hour sessions are designed to offer practical, hands-on AI training for specific needs: career advancement and parental education assistance.
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UT Knoxville Hosts Global “Hack the Microscope” AI Event
UT Knoxville served as the global headquarters for a hybrid hackathon challenging participants to solve material science problems using AI and electron microscopy…