Artificial Intelligence

A Western New York school district has halted its plans to place a humanoid robot in a classroom after a New York Focus report on the plan sparked fierce debate over the use of artificial intelligence in schools and backlash from local parents.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about a state department's concerns about the use of robots in New York classrooms.

The Schenectady County facility was opened alongside GE Vernova's announcement of 75 new jobs and was supported by nearly $10 million in state tax credits.

WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Melissa Manno, Education Reporter at New York Focus, about a humanoid robot teaching assistant coming to a rural NY District classroom.

There have been many discussions about the technical underpinnings of Artificial Intelligence. Today we talk about the ethics and philosophy of AI with Dr. Alessandra Buccella, Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Albany. Ray Graf hosts.

During a stop in Burlington Monday, Congresswoman Becca Balint discussed several issues including the need to place guardrails on AI imaging to protect individuals’ rights.

On Monday of this week, Pope Leo XIV released to the public his first encyclical letter. Its Latin title Magnifica Humanitas may be translated as “The Grandeur of Humanity.” The letter is addressed to all people of good will, not only Catholic believers.

Staffing levels and the use of artificial intelligence are central to contract negotiations at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh

Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

Artificial intelligence has become an important tool for weather forecasting. AI models often outperform conventional forecast models, providing more detail and the ability to look farther into the future.