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.  

Mississippi State University (MSU) has reached terms on a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Ad5 that the university said will employ artificial intelligence technologies to improve engagement with prospective students, alumni, and supporters.

Oregon’s Department of Enterprise Information Services (EIS) has announced the appointment of Nik Blosser as the state’s first-ever chief privacy officer (CPO) and artificial intelligence strategist. 

The company behind Canvas – a learning app used by thousands of high schools and colleges worldwide – is giving artificial intelligence a central role in students’ education with plans to embed a new AI-powered platform into its platforms.