Madeleine King
/
Iowa Public Radio
With U.S. electricity demand expected to grow significantly by the end of the decade, and the U.S. Department of Energy trying to achieve net-zero emissions in the power sector by 2035, more clean power will need to come online. In eastern Iowa, the potential restart of a nuclear plant could signal what’s ahead for the country.
Madeleine Charis King
/
Iowa Public Radio
-
Cedar Falls city officials are considering adding zoning laws to potentially accommodate a proposed cryptocurrency mine. Nearby residents say they are worried about noise and potential adverse impacts on the environment and property values. -
All eyes are on the small city of Palo after Google shifted its plans to build a data center there. Some residents are worried about water use and question the tech giant's motivations. The mayor says he sees an upside to the new development but plans to put protections in place for the community. -
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation's AR Mural Project is the latest investment in interactive art in central Iowa.
-
Exploring the environmental impact of increased use of artificial intelligence, in Iowa and around the country. -
The CyberTractor Challenge is a weeklong event for university students to learn about cybersecurity for agricultural equipment. Experts say the threats are evolving and becoming more complex. -
Victims discovered their social media posts were used to create AI-generated nude images. Holding AI companies accountable for incidents like this is difficult.
-
A professor of electrical and computer engineering discusses the challenges of dealing with AI's vast and growing energy footprint and water usage.
-
Programs like Chat GPT started infiltrating classrooms as the latest tool students use to cheat. However, schools have found that banning these programs isn't the answer.
-
Society's reliance on technology is not only a barrier, but an equity issue.
