artificial intelligence

The state will require large AI developers to provide tools for people to detect if content was AI-generated. Another law focused on suicide prevention for minors using chatbots.

Computer science researchers at the University of Washington are testing a phone app to determine if it can accurately monitor fetal heart rates during pregnancy.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is straying from her predecessor’s artificial intelligence ambitions, pausing the rollout of Microsoft’s AI Copilot chatbot for city employees.

Washington state doesn’t have any major AI regulation on the books. But lawmakers, increasingly concerned about the technology’s potential harms, are looking to catch up.

Concerned about artificial intelligence proliferating unchecked, state lawmakers are moving forward with several proposals for new regulations on AI applications.

Lawmakers are considering stronger regulations on artificial intelligence companion chatbots amid growing concern over their impact on young peoples’ mental health.

Public records uncovered by Cascade PBS and KNKX show a city employee asking ChatGPT for help tipping the scales to ensure a preferred vendor would be awarded a contract.

Lisa Qian, a former data scientist with LinkedIn and Airbnb, will be tasked with developing citywide AI strategy, educating employees and establishing ethical AI standards.

On Thursday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new AI plan with guidelines for training employees, evaluating AI tools and expanding its use in city operations.

A collective of local artists, DJs, and record labels have signed an open pledge to remove their music from Spotify, a major player in audio streaming.