Artificial intelligence is everywhere. The technology is found in daily life, including on social media, search engines and in art and education. With the rapid growth of these learning systems, generative AI tools are becoming more and more accessible to the public. It may come as no surprise that students are often using these tools […]
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Artist collaboration and a sprinkle of AI at heart of 54th Mountain Fair stage
This past Mountain Fair saw good weather, food, drinks and a stage that hosted a myriad of acts who captivated the attention of fair-goers. The stage included a dancing skeleton, resembling La Calavera Catrina, entirely on par with the theme of “Bailamos” or “Let’s Dance.” The design of the mainstage was the result of a […]
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Pulitzer-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar kicks off Winter Words discussing creativity in the age of AI
The doors shut. The lights dropped, save for a single spotlight on a podium at the side of the stage. A slender tuxedo-clad figure emerged out of the audience into that spare brightness. It was not immediately clear whether the first words spoken were from William H. Macy as a local arts enthusiast or as […]
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AI in K-12 education is on the horizon
Technology often outpaces policy, and that’s where we stand with artificial intelligence (AI) in public schools. By the time today’s kindergarteners graduate in 2037, AI literacy will be essential for entering the workforce — ready or not, the technology is already here.In May 2023, a 71-page report from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of […]
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Leveling the playing field with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a major topic of conversation as technologies like ChatGPT rapidly advance in quality and application. The use of AI technologies is not, however, new. Jared Carlson, who grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and returned during the pandemic “to be closer to family,” recognized that AI was used by […]