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Most States Lack Clear AI Cheating Policies Despite Widespread Teen Use
Over 70% of teens use AI for schoolwork, yet many states avoid concrete measures to prevent AI-enabled cheating. Educators nationwide struggle with academic integrity amid lim
Global warming will exceed limit, U.N. says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone
“If we act now we can limit overshoot,” the report said. “Not a safe world, but safer than remaining above” 1.5 degrees for the long term.
Waymo and Zoox Expand Robotaxi Services Across U.S. Cities
Waymo now operates over 4,000 vehicles in 14 cities, offering more than 500,000 rides weekly. Zoox is beginning supervised testing in Houston and San Diego, intensifying compe
AI Startups Must Strengthen Financial Foundations to Secure Funding
Investors now demand clear revenue models, margin improvement, governance, and risk management from AI companies. Founders should prepare robust financial infrastructure to me
Montana’s Prospect 811 – Sales intelligence for medical sales reps
Prospect 811 turns 535 million Medicare billing and industry-payment records (procedures, equipment, prescriptions, hospital case volumes, and manufacturer payments) into a ra
The Frontier Learning Lab (FLL) is Montana Digital Academy’s new statewide learning lab for teachers and students
Anchored in the values of expanded access, strong privacy, and solid learning science, the Lab serves as a central hub that curates tools, surfaces best practices, and sparks
Beyond the Crowds: What’s Shaping Missoula’s Business Climate – Missoula Economic Partnership
The Business of Being Busy: Lessons from Missoula's Summer Season
CIOs Must Make Generative AI a Core Team Collaborator
The new HBR Guide urges CIOs to embed generative AI into workflows to transform collaboration. Despite rising daily use, only a small fraction of managers involve AI in team a
A.I. Is to Be Banned in N.Y.C. Elementary and Middle Schools
When New York City public schoolchildren return to the classroom next week, younger students will be barred from using artificial intelligence. No individual screens will be a
Private Equity Owns 130 Rural Hospitals Raising Access Concerns. It’s Coming For More
Private equity firms have rapidly acquired rural healthcare providers, driving up costs without improving care quality. This trend threatens healthcare access and community st
University of Montana Hosts First Summit on AI’s Community Impact
The University of Montana convened the state's inaugural AI summit to explore how artificial intelligence might influence Montana's social and economic landscape. This event m
Quantica Plans Deep Aquifer Water Use for Broadview, Montana Data Center
Quantica will draw 20,000 gallons daily from a deep Madison Group Aquifer for cooling its Broadview data center. The project aims to protect local water resources while addres
Solar Panels and Battery Storage Slash School Energy Costs Nationwide
Schools across the country are saving millions by installing solar panels, freeing up funds for scholarships and other priorities. Montana could benefit similarly by adopting
Montana Reading Scores Decline Despite National Lead
Montana’s reading proficiency has dropped nearly six percentage points since 2017, with chronic absenteeism worsening. Educators are focusing on attendance and literacy prog
Montana Senate Candidates Explain Their Positions on AI and Data Center Policies
The 2026 Senate race spotlights debates on AI regulation and data center growth, revealing tensions between economic development and local community concerns. Candidates propo
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Fortune 100 Company Saves Millions Using AI on Factory Floors
"It can outthink me," says Good, who's been in manufacturing for nearly 40 years. Still, he doesn't worry that AI will replace him.
AI is not coming to Montana. It is here. AI for Montana
The decisions that matter are being made right now, in rooms we are not in. If we cannot get into those rooms, we make our own.
A $2 Hot Dog Explains the Human Advantage Every Company Will Need as Automation Spreads
Will Guidara’s famous gesture points to a new business model: automate routine work, and then reinvest the time and savings in memorable human service.
The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn – Hackers Targeted Over 100 Water Systems in July
The letter calls for a “collective response,” suggests that every organization should make cyber defense an “immediate leadership priority,” and calls on governments t
