Knoxville
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Tennessee AI Advisory Council Meeting on November 17
The Tennessee AI Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 17, from 2:30–4:30 p.m. CST at the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower in Nashville. The session will focus on advancing the state’s approach to using AI technologies in ways that are ethical, adaptable, and collaborative…
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Tennessee Human–AI Readiness & Innovation “THRIVE 2025″ Call for Proposals
The College of Arts & Sciences at UT Knoxville has launched a new initiative called THRIVE: Tennessee Human–AI Readiness & Innovation – Ventures in Excellence 2025 aimed at UTK College of Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, or graduate research/teaching assistants with continuing appointments. THRIVE seeks to connect research, teaching and service by supporting projects…
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DOE Seeks Business Partners for Nuclear-Powered AI Campuses in Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) aimed at private companies to build AI-data centers on federal land in Tennessee, adjacent to Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The move responds to – and operationalizes – a 2024 report by the DOE that warned hyperscale AI facilities increasingly…
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Energy Department Unveils New Public-Private Model and Two Next-Gen Supercomputers
The DOE has unveiled a new partnership framework that allows combined investment from the government and private industry to deploy advanced computing systems more rapidly than traditional procurement. One of the first projects under this model is the “Lux AI” cluster at ORNL, slated to come online in early 2026…
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Learning with Google’s NotebookLM
A Source-Based AI Companion for Study, Strategy, and Community Impact. NotebookLM is Google’s AI-powered research and synthesis tool designed to help you interact with your own materials—notes, articles, transcripts, websites, and more. Unlike traditional AI chatbots, NotebookLM is grounded in the sources you choose. You can upload documents, paste…
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Nano Banana: The AI Tool That’s Turning Photos into Playgrounds of Possibility
It started with a figurine. A tiny, hyper-realistic 3D model of someone’s dog, complete with birthday packaging and a desk setting. Then came the selfies with Marilyn Monroe, the fantasy maps made from family portraits, and the tea party between a grown adult and their childhood self. The internet was…
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4 Ways to Use AI for Homeschooling (and Homework Help)
Homeschooling families wear a lot of hats—educator, curriculum planner, tech support, snack distributor, emotional coach. And when the day’s lessons wrap, homework help often rolls right into dinner prep. That’s where AI can step in—not to replace your role, but to support it…
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What Parents Should Know About AI Before Letting Their Kids Use It
A Guide for Families Navigating AI Together Artificial intelligence is already part of your child’s world—whether you realize it or not. From voice assistants and homework help to social media filters and recommendation engines, AI is woven into the apps and devices kids use every day. But before children…
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The Prompt Playbook: Mastering AI with Google and OpenAI Techniques
A guide designed for educators, parents, innovators, lifelong learners, and community members who are eager to transform AI into a personal assistant. In this playbook, you will dive into practical examples and hands-on guidance. You will learn how to craft effective prompts that enhance your AI interactions…
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How to Pick the Right AI Assistant for You
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, choosing the right AI assistant is more crucial than ever. With a plethora of options available, it’s not just about the features each tool offers, but how well it fits within your existing life and work practices…