SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 26-26 today to establish new artificial intelligence procurement and safety standards for Oregon’s executive branch. The order aims to create safeguards and oversight for frontier AI models used by state government amid a lack of action at the federal level. The executive order directs Oregon’s
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issued a warning alerting consumers that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to craft convincing investment pitches, websites, videos and messages. While AI technology can assist in learning about financial products, state regulators warned that fraudsters are using these tools to make investment schemes appear
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(Update: adding comments from Watch Duty) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer in Central Oregon is a time many people spend outdoors, but as wildfire season begins, staying alert can be just as important as getting outside. Watch Duty, a nonprofit app best known for tracking wildfires, is expanding its emergency alert model to include floods.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 60 Central Oregon high school students spent part of Friday at OSU-Cascades exploring the computer science field, meeting with college students and seeing how the industry is evolving. The event, held in Tykeson Hall, was part of OSU-Cascades’ community engagement efforts to connect local high school students and teachers with
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For every life-changing new drug that comes to market, many candidates fail along the way. An artificial intelligence-based tool developed at the University of Oregon could help scientists better predict how hypothetical new drugs might act in the body before running expensive tests. Their algorithm efficiently simulates how never-seen-before molecules will move and
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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 missing in 1974 while traveling from Montana to California. Oregon State Police said Mark Smith went missing sometime in 1974 while traveling from Montana to California. Four years later, a logging
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A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor experience with chatbots, with 84% of Oregon respondents feeling frustrated or confused after dealing with automated systems.
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By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to address the next emerging technology’s effects on youth, Oregon lawmakers contend. Sen. Lisa Reynolds, D-Portland, and the Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health committee she chairs are championing Senate Bill 1546 to regulate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings, as well as panoramic shots, and collects a great deal of data. While there are other 3D scanners on the market, Bend-based Obsidian says its device offers an unparalleled level of detail. It’s not
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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 state.
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(Update: New information from library director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A data breach has prompted the precautionary closure of all Deschutes Public Library locations through the weekend, but library officials say they are confident no patrons’ information has been exposed to potential hackers. “We’re feeling like it’s looking really good” for the library system to
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Researchers at Oregon State University said this week they have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly alternative to concrete they hope can one day be used to rapidly 3-D print homes and infrastructure. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3-D printing is already being used to help solve construction challenges such as the
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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 quickly become part of the restaurant’s team.
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La PINE, Ore, (KTVZ) — Developers of an advanced geothermal energy system on the flanks of Newberry Volcano east of La Pine reported a major breakthrough Tuesday: the hottest temperature any such system has reported, at 629 °F. KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll profiled the Mazama Energy demonstration project and its goals in an August
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Hundreds of workers at Meta are losing their jobs, despite the company’s massive push into artificial intelligence.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cybercrimes like phishing, extortion and personal data breaches are spiking nationwide, with claimed losses totaling more than $16 billion in 2024, reports the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center — a 33% increase from the year before. As part of national Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Central Oregon Community College is hosting a free
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(Update: video added) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District announced this week that it has received a generous $25,000 donation from tech company Meta (Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) to support its growing robotics programs. District officials said the funding will provide robotics supplies, starter kits, and equipment for after-school clubs and student
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according to Oregon State University research that linked increases in social media use with a greater likelihood of feeling alone. The study, led by Jessica Gorman of the OSU College of Health, was published Monday in the International
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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 heat pump systems can cut greenhouse gas emissions, while saving customers money. Here are the details: Cascade Natural Gas Corporation is launching a pilot project in Bend, Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The ‘Longevity Beta Tester – The Dawn of AI Caregivers’ documentary, by local filmmaker Brian Craig Hinderberger, is a conversation starter about the role AI plays in aging and health. “We were awarded a very substantial grant from the National Institute on Aging, to research the efficacy of technology in AI
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