artificial intelligence

The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois

We are in another one of those moments, and America’s fiercest competitor, China, is in a sprint for global innovation leadership. #oped #datapauce

State leaders described the investment as a significant step in positioning Illinois as a national leader in emerging technologies, while also expanding economic opportunities in historically underserved communities. #jobs #ibm #southside

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Building AI literacy ensures that employees across departments can identify opportunities to use AI responsibly and creatively, keeping regional firms agile and competitive. #oped #employers #ai

The partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable while creating a seamless transition from a two-year to a four-year degree. #partnership #college

We must advocate for common-sense AI regulation that safeguards our citizens without placing undue burdens on pharmaceutical companies and healthcare innovators. #AI #healthcare

These early but impactful applications highlight what’s possible when we lean into emerging tech. #AI

“The people of Illinois deserve quality healthcare from real, qualified professionals and not computer programs that pull information from all corners of the internet to generate responses that harm patients,” said IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. #ai

In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business