Maine could join nearly 20 states with strict data privacy regulations.
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Maine lawmakers look to regulate AI use in mental health care
Some say the use of artificial intelligence can be harmful in therapeutic settings, while others say it’s a useful tool.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Citing AI, Maine lawmakers are close to passing strict data privacy measure
Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
How accurate is AI’s ‘Most Maine Man in the World’? | Column
Although a video spoofing the popular Dos Equis ads features several clever takes on the ultimate Mainer, there are shortcomings.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
AI is changing the game at Maine restaurants – whether they know it or not
The technology provides assistance for everything from data crunching to taking reservations and learning about new dishes.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes? | Fact brief
Some communities — including Lewiston — have opposed data centers over concerns about electricity costs and grid strain, among other issues.
Posted inFood
The hot new Dubai restaurant run by an AI chef
At Woohoo, the mastermind behind the menu is a $1 million-plus large language model that also does podcasts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland-built app is going global, hoping to spark lasting friendships
More than 1,500 people have already signed up for Pulse, an app built through a Roux Institute program that matches users with nearby people who have shared interests and uses an AI penguin to foster in-person meetups.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s first large-scale AI data center planned for Aroostook County
The data center at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone will use Canadian hydropower and could open within 6 months.
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Gray communications director embraces integration of AI into town functions
Kyle Hadyniak says Gray has successfully implemented generative AI as a companion, not a replacement, to human workers.