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Cities and States Are Turning to AI to Improve Road Safety
These efforts aim to address infrastructure issues and prepare roads for autonomous vehicles, highlighting the growing role of technology in transportation safety. read more >
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Future Data Centers Are Driving Up Forecasts for Energy Demand. States Want Proof They’ll Get Built
Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy. But the forecasts are setting off alarm bells about whether they can be trusted. read more >
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Digital Divide Widens for Rural Arkansas Hospitals
AI has been welcomed in hospitals across the country and rural hospitals could be the greatest to benefit, but only if the technology is more accessible. read more >
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MedEvolve of Little Rock Acquired by Pritzker-Backed Equity Firm
Under its new owner, the medical practice management software provider plans to accelerate development of new technologies. read more >
AI Adoption a Must for Business (Ruth Whitney Commentary)
Businesses that resist AI will be left behind by their competitors who embrace the right tools. read more >
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Arkansas AI Company Ordinal Raises $1M in Venture Capital
Bentonville-based Ordinal has secured a $1 million seed round to scale its AI research assistant for local governments. read more >
At Arkansas AI Conference, Panel Encourages Business Adoption — With Guardrails
The state is trying to position itself as a leader in AI, but there's a lot to be done from a workforce development perspective. read more >
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Pop Goes the AI Bubble? (Chris Wright Commentary)
AI-powered products and services can provide real value, making it tempting for companies to hastily integrate them into their operations. But just like any business decision, a blanket approach is never the answer. read more >
by Christopher Wright -
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds
Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Smart AI at Work: What HR Leaders Need to Know in 2025
As AI reshapes talent management, HR leaders must balance innovation with ethics, compliance, and people-first strategies. read more >
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MedEvolve Promotes Matt Seefeld to CEO
Since joining the Little Rock firm in 2017, he has helped it add AI-powered analytics software to its suite of products. read more >
SAU Offers AI Workshops
Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia held community workshops in April to equip students and professionals with skills for using artificial intelligence in daily tasks, business operations, and coding, with plans to expand the program. read more >
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Staying Curious in the Age of AI (Shweta Dabetwar Commentary)
AI is a promising tool, but user curiosity and independence remain paramount. read more >
by Shweta Dabetwar -
American AI Market Forecast to Hit $224B by 2030
The size of the artificial intelligence market in the United States is forecast to increase every year between 2025 and 2030, reaching $223.68 billion by 2030, according to data provider […] read more >
Trump Highlights Partnership Investing $500B In AI
The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas. read more >
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UA’s Stephen Tycer on Evolving Cybersecurity Trends & Challenges in Higher Education
He has more than two decades of experience in compliance standards, technology and network security management. read more >
Employee Handbook Guidance for Remote Work, AI and More (In The Workplace 2025)
The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your employee handbook to make sure that it covers the essentials and to address any changes in employment laws or new business needs. read more >
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace (In The Workplace 2025)
Whether your company is ready to implement AI tools or not, you need a policy and a strategy. read more >
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace (MaryScott Polk Timmis Commentary)
Whether your company is ready to implement AI tools or not, you need a policy and a strategy. read more >
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Pauses Posting to X Amid Legal Concerns
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette paused staff use of X (Twitter) due to concerns over new terms allowing AI use of posted content. Publisher Gaines and editor Hoge are evaluating the issue. read more >
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