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An Iowa county adopts artificial intelligence guidelines for employees

Pottawattamie County, Iowa, has taken a proactive step in the digital age by formally adopting comprehensive guidelines for its employees on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. This significant policy development comes as AI tools are increasingly integrated into various aspects of daily work and personal life. The county's Chief Information Officer, David Bayer, spearheaded these discussions, which began last year, emphasizing the widespread influence of AI. The primary goal of these guidelines is to establish clear "guardrails" around AI utilization, with a particular focus on safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring ethical deployment within county operations. This move reflects a growing trend among governmental bodies to address the opportunities and challenges presented by advanced AI technologies, aiming to harness their potential while mitigating risks associated with data privacy, accuracy, and misuse. The adoption of these guidelines underscores a commitment to responsible innovation and public trust within the county's administration.

Greenhouse Launches MCP, Giving Hiring Teams a Governed Way to Connect AI Tools to Greenhouse

May 07,26 | 01:42 EST

Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, today announced the Greenhouse MCP (Model Context Protocol), a new capability that gives customers a governed way to connect AI tools directly to Greenhouse. Developed with input from customer design partners, including StubHub and Komodo Health, the Greenhouse MCP will be rolled out to customers starting in June.

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care & Evolving Cancer Trends

May 07,26 | 01:41 EST

NIHCM's latest newsletter highlights the growing use of artificial intelligence in health care, recent shifts in cancer trends, and advancements in treatment. It also features an interview on the emerging role of social media and AI on youth mental health, along with state-level strategies to support well-being.

How is Mississippi government using artificial intelligence?

May 07,26 | 01:39 EST

Some Mississippi government agencies have been full-throttle adopters of artificial intelligence. Now, AI is set to spread to medical agencies.

Genetic Data and Artificial Intelligence Training Following Acquisitions: Emerging Litigation Risk and a Rapidly Expanding State Regulatory Landscape

May 07,26 | 01:38 EST

Several recent class actions filed against Tempus AI, Inc., a health care technology company that combines AI with molecular and clinical data to develop precision medicine services, are the latest in a series of cases illustrating a fast-growing legal risk: the repurposing of genetic and clinical data — collected for diagnostic or treatment purposes — for artificial intelligence (AI) model training, analytics, and downstream commercialization following corporate acquisitions. At the same time, state genetic privacy regulation is expanding rapidly, with Utah and South Dakota being the most recent states to enact new statutes, and legislation advancing in several additional states. Organizations holding genetic datasets need to treat data governance as a core enterprise risk issue, not a downstream compliance matter.

FDA Expands AI Tools, Launches Unified Data Platform

May 07,26 | 01:36 EST

The FDA announced the rollout of an upgraded AI system and the consolidation of agency data into a single platform.

How the FAA wants to use artificial intelligence

May 07,26 | 01:35 EST

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an artificial intelligence project aimed at modernizing air traffic management. This initiative seeks to ease the workload on air traffic controllers and reduce flight delays by leveraging AI to better manage airspace routing, without replacing human oversight in critical safety functions.

Chico State’s 2026-27 Book in Common to Tackle Artificial Intelligence

May 07,26 | 01:34 EST

The book takes a critical look at AI, exploring how it functions, the realities behind its rapid expansion, and the social, ethical and environmental implications of its use.

Artificial Intelligence Won’t Solve Climate Change

May 07,26 | 01:32 EST

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous, with individuals and businesses rapidly adopting it for various gains. However, this article questions whether AI can truly solve climate change, especially given the technology's significant environmental footprint in terms of energy, water, and material consumption. It argues that while AI offers some potential benefits, the fundamental issues hindering climate action are a lack of political will and reliance on existing, proven technologies, rather than a deficit of new solutions.