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A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package

The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials.

Libraries Struggle to Afford the Demand for E-books, Seek New State Laws in Fight With Publishers

Librarians in several states have been pushing for legislation to rein in the costs and restrictions on electronic material, which has been growing in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrons are stuck on long waiting lists for audio and e-books, and digital offerings are limited.

Airbnb is Banning the Use of Indoor Security Cameras at Its Listings

Airbnb had allowed the use of indoor security cameras in common areas, as long as the locations of the cameras were disclosed on the listings page.

Conductor Accepting Applications for 10X Growth Accelerator Program

The program is tailored for Arkansas-based tech or tech-enabled companies with revenues ranging from $100,000 to $10 million.

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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030

The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
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ASBTDC Gets $2M Grant to Help Underserved and Very Small Businesses

The five-year grant will help the center assist hundreds of businesses with securing capital through the U.S. Treasury's Technical Assistance Grant Program. read more >
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Arvest Launches Bilingual Financial Education Resource

The interactive free platform, EmpowerED, is available in English and Spanish and offers a library of learning topics around important personal financial education concepts. read more >
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Sports Analytics May Be Outnumbered When it Comes to AI

The people who killed the sacrifice bunt and turned NBA games into a 3-point shooting contest aren’t quite sure what will happen when AI fully invades sports — whether in the front office or on the field. read more >
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Fuel Accelerator Picks 8 Startups for Tech Cohort

The Bentonville-based organization said the selected startups bring a "diverse range of solutions that are transforming the healthcare industry." read more >
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WhiteRock Opens Office at Little Rock Tech Park

The independent Salesforce vendor said the office provides a dedicated space for employees to engage with customers. read more >
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Inuvo Narrows Losses in Q4, Shares Fall

The company invested heavily in marketing programs to increase its exposure last year, which pushed annual operating expenses up 27.2% read more >
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Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Tradition With AI

Do the benefits outweigh the challenges and what are the future implications for both firms and their clients? read more >
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Uniti Posts $31M Profit in Q4, Sells Fiber Investments & Towers

Non-recurring revenue was lower in 2023 due in part to one-time, low-margin equipment sales, which the company has decided to largely exit in 2024. read more >
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US Economy Grew Solid 3.2% in Q4, a Slight Downgrade From Government’s Initial Estimate

U.S. growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would tip the world's largest economy into a recession. read more >
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UL Solutions Opens 100,000-SF Retail Product Lab in Lowell

The new lab aims to provide retailers with more dynamic and data-driven approaches to enhance product quality, performance and safety. read more >
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University of the Ozarks Gets $2.2M Gift From Windgate Foundation

The gift will endow a current professorship position and allow the private liberal arts school in Clarksville to create a new graphic design curriculum. read more >
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Kids Are Using Phones In Class, Even When It’s Against The Rules. Should Schools Ban Them All Day?

The hold that phones have on adolescents in America today is well-documented, but teachers say parents are often not aware to what extent students use them inside the classroom. read more >
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Joe Ford, Conway Regional Honored at Arkansas Business of the Year Awards

Ford received the Legacy of Leadership award in honor of a career spanning business and the highest levels of government. read more >
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Walmart to Acquire Smart TV Maker Vizio for $2.3B

The deal aims to expand Walmart's rapidly growing advertising business to compete with Amazon. read more >
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Robots and Happy Workers: Productivity Surge Helps Explain US Economy’s Surprising Resilience

The productivity boom marks a shift from the pre-pandemic years, when annual productivity growth averaged a tepid 1.5%. read more >
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John Brown University to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in AI

John Brown University said it will be the first Christian university in the nation to offer a bachelor's in the field. read more >
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Advanced Energy Expo Set for Students, Industry Pros, Job Seekers and Educators

Students will learn about a growing industry long before embarking on their careers, and industry leaders will be kept abreast of the latest technologies in the field. read more >
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ArcBest Launches Line of Autonomous Forklifts, Reach Trucks

The robots have advanced cameras and sensors to navigate facilities, find specific pallets and then unload and load them. read more >
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U of A Researchers Get $5M for AI-Powered Food Supply Chain Platform

Cultivate IQ integrates sales and production data from across the farm-to-market supply chain to help plan and manage regional food supplies. read more >