AI is becoming a defining issue in politics and daily life across the United States. In Maryland, colleges and universities are leaving AI rules up to individual instructors rather than adopting centralized guidance. This means students encounter very different expectations depending on their professor or department, and the University of Maryland community is actively debating how AI affects learning and academic honesty.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley has proposed an 11-point plan to regulate AI, including limiting chatbot access for children under 13 and banning addictive features like infinite scrolling for minors. The plan also calls for penalties on tech companies that profit from scams and allows families to sue platforms that harm children. Republican candidate Tom Tiffany has expressed support for some guardrails as well.
Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon drew national attention after quitting his job to warn the public about AI risks. His move comes as 2026 emerges as the year AI became a mainstream political issue, with protests against data centers spreading across the country and AI agents launching cyberattacks against each other.
On the business side, registered investment advisors are adopting AI rapidly but without clear strategy. About 63% of RIAs now use AI, double the rate from 2024, yet only 1 in 10 firms fully integrate it into their strategy. Experts stress that leadership and business goals should guide adoption, since poorly connected chatbots and rushed pilots can create inefficiency rather than value.
New York City consumer commissioner reports that AI-powered customer service is failing residents. After a 25-minute chatbot ordeal about mysterious hotel charges, the commissioner argues these automated systems are designed to create friction rather than solve problems for New Yorkers.
In education and research, historians at the University of Southampton trained AI to read 461 years of Britain's maritime history. The team processed about 100,000 pages of handwritten records from the National Archives in Kew, covering trade from the Elizabethan Era to just before the Industrial Revolution. Researchers found key traded goods included coal, ale, children's toys from China, sheep guts, and Venice treacle.
Across the Atlantic, BYU alumna Isabella Roque co-founded Ethos Serviços de Saúde, a health tech startup in Brazil that uses AI to improve the country's public healthcare system known as Sistema Único de Saúde. Roque partnered with major hospitals including Hospital Erasto Gaertner and Hospital das Clínicas, and also created a global healthcare internship program placing BYU students in Brazilian hospitals.
Investment analysis suggests the real winners of the AI boom are not in AI itself. The middle of the tech stack is being squeezed while critical materials like copper and rare earth magnets grow more valuable. The article also highlights the rising value of live human experiences like concerts and sports events, recommending investment in physical resources and real-world gatherings.
On the local front, All Pikes Peak Makes is celebrating creativity in Colorado, bringing together local makers for an annual event highlighting community work. In a separate incident, a house fire just outside Clarkton destroyed a home and displaced a family, with a firefighter injured during the overnight response.
Key Takeaways
- Maryland colleges leave AI rules to individual instructors, creating inconsistent policies across departments and sparking debate at the University of Maryland about academic honesty.
- Wisconsin candidate David Crowley proposes 11-point AI plan including chatbot limits for children under 13 and bans on addictive features for minors.
- Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon gained attention after quitting to publicly warn about AI risks as the technology becomes a mainstream political issue.
- 63% of registered investment advisors now use AI, double the 2024 rate, but only 1 in 10 firms fully integrate it into their strategy.
- New York City consumer commissioner reports AI customer service chatbots create friction, citing a 25-minute chatbot ordeal over mysterious hotel charges.
- Southampton historians train AI to process 100,000 pages of handwritten records spanning 461 years of Britain's maritime history.
- BYU alumna Isabella Roque co-founded Ethos Serviços de Saúde, using AI to improve Brazil's Sistema Único de Saúde in partnership with major hospitals.
- Investment analysis identifies copper, rare earth magnets, and live human experiences as the real winners of the AI boom.
- All Pikes Peak Makes celebrates local creators in Colorado as an annual community event.
- A house fire near Clarkton destroyed a home and injured a firefighter during overnight response efforts.
Overnight fire destroys home near Clarkton injuring firefighter
A house fire just outside Clarkton destroyed a home and displaced a family. A firefighter was injured during the overnight response. The incident was reported in the latest local news updates.
All Pikes Peak Makes celebrates local creators in Colorado
Melody Alvarez and Mike Hinkle discussed All Pikes Peak Makes, an annual celebration of local makers. The event highlights creative work from the community. The segment aired as part of local news coverage.
Maryland colleges leave AI rules up to each teacher
Many Maryland colleges and universities are avoiding centralized AI guidance. Instructors are expected to create their own policies for appropriate use in classes. Students experience very different rules depending on the professor or department. The University of Maryland community is debating how AI affects learning and honesty.
AI becomes a major political issue in Ravenna
2026 is emerging as the year AI became a mainstream political issue. Protests against data centers have spread across the country. AI agents are launching cyberattacks against each other. Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon gained attention after quitting to warn the public.
Southampton historians train AI to read 461 years of records
Historians at the University of Southampton used AI to explore 461 years of Britain's maritime history. The team trained AI to process about 100,000 pages of handwritten records from the National Archives in Kew. The data covered trade from the Elizabethan Era to just before the Industrial Revolution. Researchers found key traded goods included coal, ale, children's toys from China, sheep guts, and Venice treacle.
New York City tackles frustrating AI customer service loops
The New York City consumer commissioner writes about frustrating experiences with AI chatbots in customer service. After a 25-minute chatbot ordeal about mysterious hotel charges, the commissioner argues these automated systems are designed to create friction. The article calls attention to how AI-powered customer service fails to solve real problems for New Yorkers.
AI boom winners are in materials and live experiences
An analysis of the AI boom argues that the real winners are not in AI itself. The middle of the tech stack is being squeezed while critical materials like copper and rare earth magnets grow more valuable. The article also highlights the rising value of live human experiences like concerts and sports events. The author recommends investing in physical resources and real-world gatherings.
RIAs adopt AI fast but lack strategy for using it
Panelists at RIA Edge Orange County say registered investment advisors are using AI at a fast pace. About 63% of RIAs now use AI, double the rate from 2024, but only 1 in 10 firms fully integrate it into their strategy. Experts stress that leadership and business goals should guide AI adoption. Poorly connected chatbots and rushed pilots can create inefficiency instead of value.
Wisconsin candidate proposes AI rules to protect children
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley announced an 11-point plan to regulate AI in Wisconsin. The plan includes limiting AI chatbot access for children under 13 and banning addictive features like infinite scrolling for minors. It also calls for penalties on tech companies that profit from scams and allows families to sue platforms that harm children. Republican candidate Tom Tiffany also supports some guardrails.
BYU graduate brings AI and healthcare to Brazil
BYU alumna Isabella Roque co-founded Ethos Serviços de Saúde, a health tech startup in Brazil. The company uses AI to improve Brazil's public healthcare system, known as Sistema Único de Saúde. Roque partnered with major hospitals including Hospital Erasto Gaertner and Hospital das Clínicas. She also created a global healthcare internship program that places BYU students in Brazilian hospitals.
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- What happens when good AI goes bad?
- What happens when good AI goes bad?
- Maryland Colleges Let Educators Set Their Own AI Policies
- The AI Wars Come to Ravenna
- Southampton trade historians teach AI to read handwriting
- Opinion | Mamdani’s Next Target: The Increasingly A.I.-Powered, Customer Service Doom Loop
- The AI boom's winners aren't in AI
- RIA Edge: AI Is Being Used By RIAs, But Gap Remains on Strategy
- David Crowley offers plan to regulate artificial intelligence in Wisconsin
- BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil
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