Central Oregon students explore computer science careers at OSU-Cascades showcase
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 60 Central Oregon high school students spent part of Friday at OSU-Cascades exploring the computer science field, meeting…
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New AI tool developed at the University of Oregon could speed discovery of life-changing new drugs
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For every life-changing new drug that comes to market, many candidates fail along the way. An artificial intelligence-based…
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Oregon cold case solved after more than 50 years
This article was written by Vince Ybarra with KPTV News PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A cold case has been solved in Oregon after a man went…
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Oregonians report higher dissatisfaction with AI-powered customer service than rest of nation
A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor…
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Oregon lawmakers look to regulate AI chatbots
By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to…
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Bend business brings a high-tech 3D camera to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings,…
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Oregon governor forms new committee to advise on massive data center growth
Oregon’s governor is organizing a new committee of advisers to weigh in on issues arising from the rapid growth of data centers in the…
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Data breach triggers closure of all Deschutes Public Library locations through the weekend; website also down
(Update: New information from library director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A data breach has prompted the precautionary closure of all Deschutes Public…
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OSU 3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Researchers at Oregon State University said this week they have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly…
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Meet Baobao: Central Oregon’s first robot server rolls into Bend restaurant
Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s…
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As AI sends power demand soaring, Newberry Volcano geothermal project reports hottest-ever temperature breakthrough
La PINE, Ore, (KTVZ) — Developers of an advanced geothermal energy system on the flanks of Newberry Volcano east of La Pine reported a major…
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Meta lays off 600 employees in older AI divisions
Hundreds of workers at Meta are losing their jobs, despite the company’s massive push into artificial…
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During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, COCC to host a free seminar on how to spot, protect yourself from fraud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cybercrimes like phishing, extortion and personal data breaches are spiking nationwide, with claimed losses totaling more than…
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Meta donates to Crook County schools to boost robotics, launch community programs
(Update: video added) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District announced this week that it has received a generous $25,000…
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OSU study: Loneliness among adults linked with amount, frequency of social media use
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according…
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Cascade Natural Gas launches hybrid heating system pilot in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade natural gas is testing out new heating technology in Bend. The company is launching a pilot project to see if dual fuel…
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Bend filmmaker Brian Craig Hinderberger debuts new documentary ‘Longevity Beta Tester-The Dawn of AI Caregivers’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The ‘Longevity Beta Tester – The Dawn of AI Caregivers’ documentary, by local filmmaker Brian Craig Hinderberger, is a…
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Trump urges Supreme Court to hit pause on a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. next month
By Daniel Barnes and Raquel Coronell Uribe President-elect Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to pause…
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‘Everything has been unlocked’: A year later, we revisit Sisters man, first Oregonian to use Exoskeleton to walk again
“In 2009, I went snowboarding with some friends at night, and it was after a big snowstorm, so there was powder in the day, but it froze — it…
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‘It’s a really difficult, emotional situation’: Redmond woman loses 15 years of Facebook memories to hackers
Wendy Swales of Redmond says she has used Facebook for nearly 15 years, but last month, all of that changed. Swales was sent a direct message from…
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