The tourism and hospitality industry is trying to balance the growing use of artificial intelligence with the demand for authentic experiences.
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Why North Berwick plans to skip a data center moratorium and let voters decide
Officials say the town sending ordinance language to the November ballot could actually result in a local data center ban sooner than passing a moratorium would.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Would Maine’s next governor sign a moratorium on new data centers?
We asked Bobby Charles, Hannah Pingree and Rick Bennett. Here’s what they said.
Posted inTimes Record
Protecting Mainers in the age of AI healthcare | Column
Over the past several years, I have become particularly concerned about the rapid development of the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Across the country, states are facing the construction of massive data centers, putting strains on local communities and threatening land and water supplies. In addition, AI is increasingly being pushed for everyday use, threatening […]
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Idexx removes suspected plate-reading cameras from properties in Westbrook, Scarborough
Maine is one of 3 states that prohibits private entities from using these types of cameras, which can capture and analyze images of license plates and share the data with other entities.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Gorham school district rolls out official AI policy
The new handbook comes as the district prepares to start using the platform MagicSchool AI in the fall.
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Idexx appears to have plate-reading cameras monitoring Maine properties
Private entities are prohibited from using automatic license plate reading technology in Maine.
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Scarborough Town Council approves data center moratorium
The 180-day ban halts a plan for a data center on the west side of town that a developer submitted in April.
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Westbrook City Council approves 180-day data center moratorium
The pause will give the city time to review its ordinances and research the potential effects of data centers on the city.
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Sanford imposes emergency data center moratorium, halting Mousam River project
The 91-day pause to allow for a task force to review concerns will affect a proposal for the 1,000-acre Sanford Woods Industrial and Technical Campus.