Kaiyu Guan uses satellite sensing data, mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence to measure plant growth. He’s one of 20 MacArthur Fellows who will receive $800,000 over the next five years to help fund their research.
Residents’ concerns about data centers include wildlife and environmental impacts and electricity demand. The Champaign County Data Center Task Force held a public meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, to review its proposed regulations for large data centers in the county.
University of Illinois philosophy professor Kevin Scharp studies artificial intelligence. He thinks America—and humanity—is at an unprecedented crossroads in our relationship with AI, and says the most consequential decisions have already been made.
Illinois is home to more than 240 data centers.
The eight-bill package tackles consumer protection, education, and transparency.
Illinois lawmakers recognize the harms of AI while hearing testimony on dozens of bills.
Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a staple in campus life – from generating ideas in classrooms to analyzing data in research labs. But for many college instructors, the rapid rise in AI prompts more questions than answers.
AI tax tools can be handy for summarizing dense tax language and can give people a general idea about how to approach their tax filings. But local accountants warn: Speed doesn’t always equal accuracy.
Students are already using AI. Urbana District 116 wants to teach them to use it responsibly with tools that respect student data privacy.
Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1
Electric automaker Rivian has unveiled new technology it says will put it at the forefront of autonomous vehicles.
Trump’s order targets state regulations, including several in Illinois, that he said are inconsistent with national policy on AI. Critics said Illinois will not be swayed by the influence of “Big Tech.”
As the use of artificial intelligence continues to grow, the technology is increasingly being considered for use in mental health settings. Lawmakers, however, are concerned this could cause patients to receive underqualified mental health care in the place of support from licensed therapists.
University of Illinois Chancellor Designate Charles Isbell holds a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT. His research focuses on artificial intelligence.
We are in what many astronomers are calling the era of “big data” in astronomy. As observation technology advances, the amount of data collected grows, resulting in data sets that are astronomical.