Posts Tagged Artificial Intelligence

How can Virginia crack down on AI ticket hoarders? One lawmaker has an idea

Are AI bots snagging up the best seats in the house? Michael Pope has this report about a member of the House of Delegates who wants to crack down on algorithms that buy tickets in bulk.

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One state lawmaker hopes to prevent AI chatbots from being therapists

Artificial intelligence will be one of the major issues in the upcoming session of the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope has this preview of one bill taking aim at AI.

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Virginia legislators take first look at possible AI laws ahead of 2026 session

A statue of George Washington outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ)

Virginia was among the first states in the nation to write new, online privacy laws. Now, as Brad Kutner reports, lawmakers are also asking if they should be ahead of the curve on artificial intelligence as well. 

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Virginia Delegates reflect on potential federal moratorium on state-level AI regulation

Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado at a Forum Global’s inaugural USA Artificial Intelligence Summit in early June. (Credit: Michelle Lopes Maldonado)

Elected officials in Congress are still considering an amendment in President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that would limit states’ abilities to regulate artificial intelligence. It’s a controversial move according to one Virginia state delegate. Brad Kutner has more. 

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Virginia lawmakers react to proposed federal moratorium on AI regulation

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Congress is considering a bill that could leave Virginia, and every other state, powerless to regulate artificial intelligence. Michael Pope reports.

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Should political ads that use AI require a disclosure?

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Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that would require disclosure when paid political ads use artificial intelligence to deceive voters. Michael Pope reports.

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How should Virginia courtrooms handle artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from health care to education. Michael Pope reports on a bill aimed at how it might be used in Virginia courtrooms.

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“DonBot” brings AI to this year’s political cycle in Virginia

8th District Congressman Don Beyer

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everything from medicine to entertainment. Michael Pope reports that it’s even making a splash in Virginia politics.

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Helping AI developers and future tech leaders practice ethical reasoning as they create new technologies

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Technologies that use artificial intelligence are being developed at a rapid pace. How will they impact people? Will these technologies be good for society?

Roxy Todd spoke with an engineer, and a philosopher, who are both interested in teaching software developers how to include ethical reasoning as they’re creating AI.

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How artificial intelligence could improve doctor visits

Dr. Joshua Greenhoe with Sentara Health is among the first to use artificial intelligence to create medical records. (Credit: Sandy Hausman / Radio IQ)

Doctors spend, on average, two hours a day documenting their exams and consultations with patients. Many use a laptop to make notes, looking at a screen and not at the people in their care. Now, however, artificial intelligence may be changing that situation, as Sandy Hausman reports.

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New survey: AI struggles to understand some Virginia accents

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Virginia has many different regional accents, which can sometimes create a problem with new technology. Michael Pope reports that artificial intelligence has a hard time understanding some Virginia pronunciations.

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Jennifer Wexton is using AI to help her finish her term in Congress

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton is not letting health problems silence her for the rest of her term in office. As Michael Pope reports, she’s getting a new voice thanks to artificial intelligence.

You can see Congresswoman Wexton announce the news here.

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On heels of OpenAI scandal, Congressman Beyer files transparency bill

Congressman Don Beyer

One Virginia congressman wants more transparency from groups working on artificial intelligence. Michael Pope reports.

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Youngkin seeks agency input on state AI policy

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration is hopeful a new directive on artificial intelligence will help build lasting policies for how the state and its partners work with the developing technology.

Brad Kutner has more with Director of the Office of Regulatory Management, Andrew Wheeler. 

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