artificial intelligence
Arkansas Accounting Firms Turn to AI for Efficiency
The accounting industry has welcomed AI assistance — and while it won't do the whole job, the help it brings is a game changer. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
If You Build It … (Craig Douglass Commentary)
While AI is becoming more commonplace in businesses across the globe, only time will tell if there will be a return on such a heavy investment into the technology. read more >
by Craig Douglass -
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 >
by Associated Press -
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 >
by Associated Press -
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 >
by Chloe McGehee -
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 >
Mercy Advances AI Nursing Tool, Collaborates With Microsoft
The tool uses AI to document nursing observations and send information to a patient’s electronic health record. read more >
Arkansas Universities Partner with Google for AI Training
Google's offerings include certificates through three to six months of online study in numerous fields that include cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and IT support. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Bentonville Attorney’s Startup LexMed Raises $1M
LexMed uses artificial intelligence to help lawyers handle Social Security disability claims. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Aristotle’s Elizabeth Bowles on the Future of Broadband in Arkansas
CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications unpacks the complexity of the long-awaited task of bringing broadband to the rural Arkansas. read more >
AI in the Rock Meetups Seek to Forge Links
A monthly event connecting people interested in artificial intelligence has led to jobs, new clients and business partnerships. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Laravel Launches Multi-Language Support & AI Tools
Laravel founder Taylor Otwell announces expansion beyond PHP and integration of AI tools, doubling the company’s workforce in a year. read more >
Arkansas Firm inVeritas Takes National Lead in AI Consulting
The Little Rock-based public affairs firm has developed a comprehensive AI consulting practice, one of only a few firms in the country with agency-wide certified AI consultants. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
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 >
by Ruth Whitney -
UA Little Rock’s Nitin Agarwal on How COSMOS Detects Online Threats
UA Little Rock’s Nitin Agarwal discusses COSMOS’ work using AI and social science to counter online threats and train Arkansas’ tech workforce. read more >
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 >
by Chloe McGehee -
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 >
Judge Orders Arkansas Lawyer to Explain Use of AI in Legal Briefs
A federal judge has ordered Arkansas attorney Tony Pirani to explain why he shouldn’t face penalties for using AI-generated court filings. read more >
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