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Call for Proposals: Teaching Political Science in an Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) | Deadline: April 5, 2026

The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Teaching and Learning program and the Political Studies Association (PSA) Teaching & Learning Network are pleased to announce a call for proposals for a small cohort of political science/politics instructors to participate in a virtual teaching and learning symposium that will meet on Zoom between June 22-26, 2026.

Voters Increasingly Think Artificial Intelligence Will Hurt the Economy

Mar 04,26 | 01:31 EST

While voters are not highly concerned about AI impacting their own jobs, a majority think that AI is likely to increase the U.S. unemployment rate and exacerbate wealth inequality.

VCSU Hosting Public Lecture Series on Artificial Intelligence

Mar 03,26 | 01:31 EST

Valley City State University will host a free three-part lecture series in April titled “Making Sense of AI: Education, Workforce and Community.” The three sessions will be available both in person and online, allowing people statewide to attend and learn about how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace. The sessions are being presented by VCSU’s AI Institute for Teaching and Learning. Jerry Rostad, Director for Special Projects at VCSU, emphasized the series' goal to provide practical, real-world insights into how AI is redefining employer-valued skills, cutting through the hype for students, parents, and professionals. All sessions are free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required.

Artificial intelligence makes X‑ray spectroscopy five times faster, smarter and less prone to human error

Mar 02,26 | 01:35 EST

Argonne scientists have created an AI-driven method that dramatically speeds up a powerful X-ray technique. The new approach reduces the number of measurements needed by as much as 80% while maintaining accuracy and reducing human error.

The Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Now

Mar 02,26 | 01:33 EST

It might be a good idea for every long-term investor to at least consider getting AI exposure in their portfolios.

Majoring in Artificial Intelligence? UNT Launches New AI Degree Program

Mar 02,26 | 01:32 EST

The University of North Texas will become the fourth Texas college to adopt an artificial intelligence degree program, responding to significant workforce demand and student interest.

The Ferry Dock Scribbler: Artificial Intelligence, redux

Feb 27,26 | 01:31 EST

Artificial Intelligence is coming in hot, whether we like it or not. This technology is becoming—moment to moment—a corpulent and unruly genie that is not, ever, going back into the bottle. The high IQs that invented this thing may, in some cases, appear to have a handle on this mind-scrambling and complex technology of ones and zeros; however, if we track down some recent articles, such as a provocative one I recently read in The New Yorker, it is crystal clear that things are moving just way too fast for these clever code-writing characters in cubicles, and that some formidable chaos is developing on the quick. My take on these very high IQs is that they appear to understand what they’re doing. Well, kind of. The jury is still out on A.I. for this scribbler of the eight parts of speech and a few symbols, who is a skeptic and who is always clocking hucksters. More about the article, later.

Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources in the EU: a 2026 Legal Overview

Feb 24,26 | 01:31 EST

The year 2026 marks a major regulatory turning point for European companies using or considering the use of artificial intelligence in their human resources (HR) processes. Many AI tools deployed for HR purposes are likely to be classified as "high risk" under the AI Act, triggering strict obligations for employers, including mandatory human oversight and transparency requirements toward employees and their representatives. While full application of these obligations was initially scheduled for August 2026, the European Commission's Digital Omnibus package proposes to make the application conditional on the availability of harmonized technical standards, potentially extending deadlines to December 2027 or August 2028. Regardless of any postponement, employers are already required by Article 26(7) of the AI Act and national legislation to inform and consult employee representative bodies before deploying high-risk AI systems.

Spotting artificial intelligence ahead of the 2026 primary election

Feb 20,26 | 01:31 EST

Fake AI-generated political videos are flooding social media. Learn how to spot them before you share, including how to use reverse image search to verify content.