/tags/artificial-intelligence-ai Artificial Intelligence (AI) en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-27/teachers-students-test-out-ai-in-colorado-classrooms Some Colorado schools are testing out the use of AI in their classrooms. So far, there’s been a mixed reaction from students and staff. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-27/teachers-students-test-out-ai-in-colorado-classrooms Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-29/some-colorado-schools-use-facial-recognition-software-to-make-students-safer-is-it-also-a-civil-rights-violation A handful of Colorado school districts monitor students by pairing cameras with facial recognition software. And more districts are considering the technology. So is this software a smart security measure or a violation of students’ civil rights? We’ll dig into that debate on today’s In the NoCo. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-29/some-colorado-schools-use-facial-recognition-software-to-make-students-safer-is-it-also-a-civil-rights-violation In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-15/as-election-day-nears-deepfakes-and-misinformation-are-serious-threats-colorado-leaders-have-a-plan-to-respond Election officials across Colorado are taking steps to fight social media misinformation. The stakes are high, as artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to create false images that look and sound real. On In The NoCo, we get a look at the behind-the scenes work to safeguard the 2024 election for Colorado voters with Weld County Clerk Carly Koppes. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:10:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-15/as-election-day-nears-deepfakes-and-misinformation-are-serious-threats-colorado-leaders-have-a-plan-to-respond In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-09/in-colorado-more-officers-are-using-artificial-intelligence-to-write-their-police-reports-is-that-a-good-thing Police departments in Colorado are expanding their use of artificial intelligence to help write their police reports. They say it cuts down on the time officers spend writing reports and allows them to spend more time in the community. On today’s In the NoCo, we’ll hear from a criminal justice expert on the pros and cons of using AI in this way. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-09/in-colorado-more-officers-are-using-artificial-intelligence-to-write-their-police-reports-is-that-a-good-thing In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /news/2024-10-02/boulder-police-department-is-using-ai-to-write-its-crime-reports-while-some-urge-caution Last month, the police department adopted a policy allowing the use of artificial intelligence to transcribe body camera footage and generate police reports, a move intended to save time and improve the quality of reports. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:38:10 GMT /news/2024-10-02/boulder-police-department-is-using-ai-to-write-its-crime-reports-while-some-urge-caution John Herrick, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-09-17/ai-is-growing-fast-heres-how-colorado-is-trying-to-keep-up The state and city of Denver take cautious approach to generative AI, as local innovators develop impressive tech. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:48:44 GMT /news/2024-09-17/ai-is-growing-fast-heres-how-colorado-is-trying-to-keep-up Tamara Chuang, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-08-28/police-officers-are-starting-to-use-ai-chatbots-to-write-crime-reports-will-they-hold-up-in-court Police officers are starting to use artificial intelligence to help write crime reports. Pulling from the sounds of an officer's body camera, an AI tool based on the same technology as ChatGPT can churn out the first draft of an incident report in seconds. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:45:01 GMT /news/2024-08-28/police-officers-are-starting-to-use-ai-chatbots-to-write-crime-reports-will-they-hold-up-in-court Sean Murphy and Matt O'Brien, Associated Press /podcast/inthenoco/2024-08-28/if-deepfakes-and-other-misinformation-target-colorado-voters-election-officials-have-a-plan-to-respond Election officials across Colorado are taking steps to fight social media misinformation. The stakes are high, as AI makes it easier than ever to create false images that look and sound real. On In The NoCo, we talk with Weld County's clerk and recorder about the online battle to safeguard the 2024 election. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-08-28/if-deepfakes-and-other-misinformation-target-colorado-voters-election-officials-have-a-plan-to-respond In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /2024-08-16/wyoming-journalist-resigns-after-using-ai-generated-quotes A reporter in Cody, Wyoming has resigned after being found to have fabricated quotes. This isn’t the first time a journalist has made things up, but it appears to be the first time using artificial intelligence. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:04:14 GMT /2024-08-16/wyoming-journalist-resigns-after-using-ai-generated-quotes Hanna Merzbach /news/2024-05-25/colorado-the-first-state-to-move-forward-with-attempt-to-regulate-ais-hidden-role-in-american-life State lawmakers first attempts at regulating discrimination from artificial intelligence have floundered in states across the country. The technology increasingly plays a hidden role in major decisions for millions of Americans, including in housing, hiring and even medical care. Only one of seven such bills has passed. Sat, 25 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-05-25/colorado-the-first-state-to-move-forward-with-attempt-to-regulate-ais-hidden-role-in-american-life Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/Report for America