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The programs' creation comes amid the rapid growth of AI usage in industries.
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The price of the predominant housing and dining plan at the University of Missouri is set to rise 5.2% or $677, to $13,807 starting in fiscal year 2027 -
Two Boone County lawmakers are pushing for agricultural-based education to be taught across Missouri. -
Missouri's top gambling official expects "an uptick in bets" for the first Super Bowl since the state legalized sports betting. -
Missouri may soon have more comprehensive policies protecting children with severe food allergies. -
The reigning World Cup champions, led by soccer superstar Lionel Messi, will train and stay in the metro for the duration of the tournament. -
The bill sets new, higher minimum percentages of prison terms to be served before an offender is eligible for parole.
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Many spent their careers training on the mountains they'll be competing on at the Winter Games. Lindsey Vonn wanted to stage a comeback on these slopes and Jessie Diggins won her first World Cup there. -
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account. -
Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
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The Columbia City Councilhaspasseda controversialordinancethat will limit how long pedestrians can stand in a median. -
Proposed legislation would allow for out-of-district transfers, potentially helping charter schools and hurting rural ones. -
As hospitals look for ways to better manage pain and reduce reliance on opioids, some emergency departments are placing physical therapists directly inside ERs. At the University of Missouri Hospital, that approach is showing promising results. -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri is in need of 'bigs'! Executive director Ann Merrifield says 70 'littles' are on the waiting list right now. No time to volunteer? Sign up for to participate in the Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser at LevelUp inside Columbia Mall! February 3, 2026 -
The bill faced opposition from urban residents who believe it's important for local communities to decide their own safety regulations. -
The University of Missouri has been testing out its Show-Me AI program since September 2025 and hopes to fully launch it by the 2026-27 school year.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Bill Gates, the director of Arizona State University Mechanics of Democracy Lab.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
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