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From kilns to Capitol Hill: A Phoenix artist’s mission to advocate for small business in Washington
When I walked into the Senate office buildings in Washington, D.C. last week, I was acutely aware of how far I was from the warmth of my studio and the […]
Lawmakers hone in on ‘revenge porn’ loophole
State lawmakers are moving to close a loophole in a law designed to prevent victims against “revenge porn.” But the measure, approved by an 8-1 margin on March 26 by […]
Medical insurance companies shouldn’t use AI to deny patients’ claims
Medical insurance is under a microscope nationally, but most aren’t aware that insurers use Artificial Intelligence to review and deny patients’ claims. This is causing major, sometimes life-threatening, complications in […]
Courts move swiftly as AI enters legal system
As artificial intelligence converges with the judiciary, state and federal courts move to integrate, understand and keep pace with perpetually evolving technologies, all while bearing in mind the ethical, legal and privacy implications bound to pop up along the way.Â
Deep fake political ads draw lawmakers’ attention in election year
Unable to stop "deep fakes'' in politics, state lawmakers are settling on the next best thing: requiring that viewers and listeners be told what they are seeing is not real.
Criminalizing deepfakes will censor political speech
Serving a hard time for spoofing a politician is draconian. The Arizona legislature should have found a middle ground. Otherwise, this law restricts free expression. There is nothing more un-American than censoring criticism of politicians. The fear of emerging technologies is no excuse to trample free speech.Â
Lawmaker wants to address ‘deep fake’ imagery in elections
The way Alexander Kolodin sees it, a well-crafted "deep fake'' video or audio has the capacity to swing an election.
Cybersecurity issues businesses need to considerÂ
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a period dedicated to both government and businesses taking a closer look at cyber threats on a national and global scale while also empowering the public to reduce their own risk through education and resources. Â
ADE says work being done on ESA program as ClassWallet continues as vendor
With ClassWallet in the process of continuing its contract with the state as the Empowerment Scholarship Account financial vendor, the Arizona Department of Education confirmed work on long-term changes to the program, most notably the revival of debit cards using automation and artificial intelligence. Â
Smart policy, technology benefit our economic developmentÂ
The days of Arizona being a dusty truck stop on the way to California are long gone. Instead, recent developments have solidified the state’s stance as a burgeoning technology leader. Several technology giants are doubling down on their presence while others are exploring expansion into the Silicon Desert.Â
