Centre County, Pennsylvania officials confirmed they do not use artificial intelligence to count or verify election votes. The county relies on paper ballots read by traditional technology that has been in place for decades, and the system remains disconnected from the internet. Commissioners made clear that AI plays no role in their voting or counting process.
At the Charleston Conference, a session explored how libraries are beginning to integrate AI into everyday work. Darrell Gunter moderated discussions on AI-powered research tools, information literacy, and collection development. Panelists discussed how AI could reshape library services and staff responsibilities, and attendees walked away with strategies for adopting the technology thoughtfully.
6sense unveiled new agentic AI tools at its Breakthrough conference in Las Vegas aimed at B2B sales teams. The launch includes a BDR Agent for reaching in-market buyers, AI Visibility for tracking brand presence in AI engines, and Competitive Threat and Deal Risk models. The company also released Destinations and Segment Sync APIs along with MCP for sales intelligence, all designed to give revenue teams better context and explainability.
Key Takeaways
- Centre County, Pennsylvania uses paper ballots and traditional technology for election counting with no AI involvement
- The Charleston Conference featured sessions on integrating AI into library services and research tools
- 6sense launched agentic AI tools including a BDR Agent and AI Visibility for B2B sales teams
- Indian authorities used AI-powered facial recognition and drones to manage protests in New Delhi
- The Buck Institute announced a responsible AI plan for medical research prioritizing human values
- George Church quit Radical over a credit dispute involving AI-designed phage therapy for cancer
- A new review examines how AI and neural networks influence metasurface design for computing
- Alignable CEO Eric Groves says AI saves small businesses time but relationship-driven referrals still drive 85% of customers
- Democrats including Bernie Sanders call for data center moratoriums citing environmental and AI growth concerns
- AI is reshaping academic hiring standards for mathematicians, according to a University of Chicago professor
Centre County officials say no to using AI for tallying election results
Centre County commissioners in Pennsylvania said they do not use AI to count or verify election votes. They rely on paper ballots read by traditional technology that has been used for many decades. The system is not connected to the internet. Officials confirmed that AI is not part of the voting or counting process in their county.
Charleston Conference explores bringing AI into everyday library work
The Charleston Conference held a session about using AI in libraries. Darrell Gunter moderated discussions on AI-powered research tools, information literacy, and collection development. Attendees learned about the current state of AI adoption in libraries. The session also included panel discussions on how AI could change library services and staff roles. Libraries were encouraged to develop strategies for integrating AI into their work.
6sense launches agentic AI tools to help B2B sales teams
6sense introduced new agentic AI capabilities for B2B sales teams at its Breakthrough conference in Las Vegas. The tools include a BDR Agent to help sellers reach in-market buyers, AI Visibility to show how brands appear in AI engines, and Competitive Threat and Deal Risk models. The company also released Destinations and Segment Sync, APIs, and MCP for sales intelligence. These features are designed to give revenue teams better context and explainability in their selling process.
India uses drones, AI and troops to manage protests in New Delhi
Indian authorities deployed a multi-layered security force around protest sites in New Delhi including Delhi Police, CRPF units, and army personnel. Security forces used tactical drones, body-worn cameras, and CCTV networks connected to Automated Facial Recognition Systems to track crowds and identify organizers in real time. The use of military and paramilitary assets for internal security diverts resources from border operations. The technological approach proved effective for containing protests but raises concerns about long-term security trade-offs.
Buck Institute announces plan to use AI responsibly for medical research
The Buck Institute for Research on Aging announced a plan to focus AI on medical research. The initiative aims to use AI responsibly to improve human health and patient outcomes. The institute said the plan sets a model for responsible AI development by prioritizing human values. The editorial praised the Buck Institute for its leadership in setting proper guardrails for AI use.
George Church quits AI startup Radical over credit dispute
George Church, a Harvard scientist, quit his advisory role at AI startup Radical. He accused Radical of stealing credit from his partner Tabula for an AI-designed phage therapy. The therapy is designed to treat cancer. Radical said it will keep working with partners. The dispute raised concerns about ethics in biotech partnerships.
Review links metasurface design to AI and computing cost
A new review by Prof. Haejun Chung and Prof. Sunae So studies how to design large-area metasurfaces. Metasurfaces use tiny structures to control light for uses like beam steering and holography. The review compares unit-cell design and full-aperture inverse design methods. It also looks at how neural networks and artificial intelligence affect the process. The paper appeared online on October 25, 2026.
AI assistants save small business time but not growth
Eric Groves, CEO of Alignable, wrote that AI personal assistants help small business owners save time. However, he said finding new customers still depends on strong relationships. His data shows about 85% of customers come through referrals. He said AI built on business relationships matters more than generic assistants. He urged owners to use saved time for revenue-generating work.
Democrats renew calls for data center moratoriums
Several newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders called for national data center moratoriums after the US midterm elections. They cited concerns about environmental harm, job losses, and risks from rapid AI growth. Multiple victorious Democratic candidates promised to give local communities more power over data center decisions. Incoming Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa pledged to halt new data center projects until protections are in place.
AI changes what it takes to get hired as a mathematician
A math professor at the University of Chicago says AI is changing how mathematicians are hired in academia. The shift affects skills and qualifications needed for academic positions. The article notes that AI tools are reshaping expectations in the field. The story was reported by Business Insider on November 7, 2026.
Sources
- Is A.I. being used locally to tally election results? Centre County officials say no
- Charleston 2026: From AI experiments to everyday library practice
- Email Insider: B2B Sales Dispatch: How Agentic AI Fits Into Selling
- Drones, AI and troops in New Delhi: How India tests its security apparatus on protests
- Editorial: Buck’s plan for AI guardrails sets right tone
- Church quits role at AI startup Radical, claims ‘sleazy’ behavior stole credit from partner
- Scaling Up Metasurfaces: Accuracy, Computational Cost, and Artificial Intelligence
- Big Tech’s AI race will save small business owners time. It won’t find them customers
- Several Democrats renew calls for datacenter pauses after blue wave
- AI is changing what it takes to get hired as a mathematician
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