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Wisconsin’s latest data center battleground
By John Ernst and Kayla Dembiec | Nov. 7As developers try to tap into the freshwater of Lake Michigan, Port Washington residents debate new data center
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Madison school district weighs benefits of AI in the classroom
By Haellie Opp | Nov. 7The Madison Metropolitan School District trains teachers on how to use artificial intelligence tools in hopes of positive classroom and AI integration in a time of growing AI use. For now, students avoid AI.
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‘A new era of learning’: Professors grapple with AI in the classroom
By Zoey Jiang | Nov. 7Professors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison use artificial intelligence in their classrooms to aid student learning. They also grapple with how to teach their students how to ethically use AI while not circumventing their learning.
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AI’s expansion into Wisconsin dairy, automated milking
By Shane Colpoys | Nov. 7Top Wisconsin industries like dairy farming and manufacturing now use AI to enhance proficiency and productivity.
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Can AI be eco-friendly? UW scientists explore sustainable computing
By Jane Dardik | Nov. 7As artificial intelligence becomes more central to research, University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists are finding ways to reduce the energy demands of machine learning — from optimizing algorithms to teaching smarter AI use.
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Blue books are back: The revival of pen and paper exams
By Annika Bereny | Nov. 6Blue books are seeing a revival at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and college campuses across the county as more professors grow concerned about online cheating with artificial intelligence tools.
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Have a hot take? Test out UW-Madison’s new AI civil discourse chatbot
By Alaina Walsh | Nov. 6Through the recent “pluralism”-themed initiative, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s will test a vocal AI-powered tool for students to rehearse difficult real-world conversations and receive instant feedback.
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Major in AI? UW System launches new programs
By Zoey Elwood | Nov. 6A growing number of University of Wisconsin System universities are adapting their curriculum to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.
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Wisconsin's new AI data centers spark transparency, environmental concerns
By Avery Chheda | Nov. 6Artificial intelligence companies have flocked to the Great Lakes region to build data centers because the region provides the freshwater needed to cool AI data centers, but locals and environmentalists are concerned with energy use and water consumption.
STATE NEWS
Creation, distribution of ‘deepfakes’ penalized under new law
By Zoey Elwood | Nov. 6Wisconsin lawmakers unanimously passed legislation to criminalize the creation and distribution of deepfakes with intent to harass, embarrass or intimidate others.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW’s RISE-AI collaboration introduces AI to campus-wide research
By Alexa Cattouse | Nov. 6Launched this fall, RISE-AI will improve advanced university research by employing faculty for research in the field of artificial intelligence.
CAMPUS NEWS
Badger Recovery offers alternative spaces to UW-Madison’s party culture
By Jane Dardik | Nov. 4Offering free coaching, peer meetings and sober social events, Badger Recovery provides students a safe space to heal and belong in a campus culture that often celebrates in excess.
STATE NEWS
Gen Z enters governor’s race: 22-year-old college student discusses bid for governor
By Grace Williams | Nov. 4Carthage College student Zachary Roper announced his candidacy for governor, making him the youngest candidate in the field.
CAMPUS NEWS
Slow Food, WASB collab on food insecurity panel, homemade meal
By Tori Baerenwald | Nov. 3The panel discussed food justice and security over a homemade, locally-sourced meal cooked by student volunteers.
CITY NEWS
Proposed city ordinance would ban sale of dogs, cats in pet stores
By Haellie Opp | Nov. 3Madison Alder Tag Evers has concerns over animal welfare in retail pet stores, although there are no puppy mills or retail pet stores in city limits.
IN-DEPTH
Raging Granny’s teaching career inspires activism
By Grace Carlson | Nov. 2After decades teaching middle school science in classrooms across the country, Jeanne Nye found a new purpose with The Raging Grannies of Madison.
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Behind the quiet termination, ‘predatory’ recruitment practices of former UW Chinese Christian group
By John Ernst | Nov. 2A University of Wisconsin-Madison investigation reported non-student leadership and out of state trips. Those non-students refute the allegations
CAMPUS NEWS
UHS reports uptick in viral meningitis cases
By Ted Hyngstrom | Oct. 31University Health Services outlined prevention strategies for students in a campus-wide email.
STATE NEWS
Football losses hurt state economy, report finds
By Michael Reilly | Oct. 30Report from the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy indicates that state economic activity may suffer $280 million annually if the program continues to struggle.
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UW primate lab names new director
By Alaina Walsh | Oct. 30Ricardo Carrion Jr. will lead the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center amid a period of heightened scrutiny.
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