Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
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Maine court e-filing making more work for staff, DAs say
Maeghan Maloney and Neil McLean have warned they may need to ask for more county-funded office staff positions to handle the workload.
Why the lobster is emerging as a symbol of the AI sector | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
Maine’s top judge says she worries about political divisiveness
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill, in the annual State of the Judiciary address, also talked about technological advances in the courts.
What to know about Maine courts going digital in central Maine
Here are 5 takeaways as Maine courts in Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan transition from paper to electronic filing.
AI is changing the game at Maine restaurants – whether they know it or not
The technology provides assistance for everything from data crunching to taking reservations and learning about new dishes.
Colby to develop an enterprise creation hub in honor of Waterville family
The new Levine’s Discovery Headquarters is possible through a lead gift from the Bill and Joan Alfond family.
Research on cellphone use in classes mirrors positive outcomes at Mt. Blue
A growing body of research shows that removing phones from classrooms improves student focus, behavior and academic performance.
As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help
A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.
H-1B visa’s $100,000 price hike leaves Maine employers worried about impact
President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.