Artificial Intelligence

Arkansas’s first AI Business Conference, set for Aug. 15 at the Clinton Presidential Center, will explore how small businesses and industries can adopt artificial intelligence. Keynote speaker Elizabeth Edwards highlights AI’s potential and challenges.

On today's show, more questions about a proposed change to recycling in Fayetteville lead to more answers. Plus, a white supremacist group in northeast Arkansas may be in favor of the idea that “all press is good press. Also, a rundown of what to expect at Anvil Fest later this month.

The founders of Akra Collective have noticed an increasing gap between actual Artificial Intelligence and public understanding of it. They provide services to individuals and organizations and have started hosting discussions about AI at the Stonebreaker Club in Fayetteville.

What's a day in the life of a minor league groundskeeper? On today's show, we head to Arvest Ballpark. Plus, going on the annual Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt with state auditor Dennis Milligan. Also, a round-up of the upcoming week of live music.

As AI systems like ChatGPT train on publicly available internet content—often including unpaid social media posts—software developer Karen Kilroy is offering a new model. Her project, PayBots.AI, developed in collaboration with local writer Angel Acar, seeks to compensate individuals for the content they've already created and provide ethically sourced human data for AI training.

An Arkansas-based software developer is experimenting with real stories for AI. Also, a deep dive into the short and intense life of Frank Stanford. Plus, updates on professional soccer in northwest Arkansas.

Yesterday, Heartland Forward released a study about attitudes toward and proficiency in Artificial Intelligence in the 20 states that make up the Heartland. The poll indicates that more than 50% of respondents say they have a low understanding of AI, and fewer than 1% feel highly proficient.

On today's show, we learn about the learning curve of using AI in a professional setting. Also, a new solar farm is in the works for the Beaver Water District. Plus, a conversation about dark comedy for a cause.

How can we best use artificial intelligence? What are the limits of AI and the ethical concerns we must navigate? Distinguished Professor of Information Systems Varun Grover delves into this rapidly changing technology.

The Clinton School for Public Service is extending its work beyond the classroom. On today's show, we hear how the school works with public service groups and nonprofits. We also investigate what service community health workers can provide. Plus, what can AI do that's a service to all of us?