An executive order from North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has created the Artificial Intelligence Leadership Council to oversee the state’s strategy on AI and policy related to the technology as it looks to bolster innovation.  

Lancaster, Calif., a city in northern Los Angeles County, has partnered with the AI company Labrynth to deploy its AI-powered permitting platform to accelerate permitting approvals.

Notre Dame Law School is launching a partnership with artificial intelligence developer Harvey to integrate AI into legal education to better prepare future lawyers for AI use within law firms.  

The University at Buffalo (UB), which is part of the State University of New York system, said on Aug. 14 that it is launching seven new AI-integrated bachelor’s degree programs.

First Lady Melania Trump on Aug. 26 invited K-12 students and educators across the country to participate in the Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge, which is designed to boost understanding and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

The City of Kyle, Texas, is transforming its public services with Agentforce for Public Sector, a newly launched AI-powered platform that can autonomously handle time-consuming tasks and quickly resolve citizen service requests.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a partnership with several tech-sector giants to give students and teachers in the state’s high schools and colleges access to artificial intelligence tools and training. 

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is calling on state lawmakers to attend a special legislative session next week to reevaluate the implementation of artificial intelligence regulations he signed into law last year. 

Artificial intelligence-powered cameras will help educate citizens in Tacoma, Wash., on recycling practices and reduce contamination, the city recently announced. 

Illinois has passed legislation that will restrict the use of artificial intelligence in therapy services with the aim of protecting patients and preserving mental health care jobs.