Artificial Intelligence

Honolulu Director at Department of Planning & Permitting Dawn Takeuchi Apuna explains why CivCheck, an AI tool, will be required for residential permit applicants

Gov. Josh Green has signed two bills into law on Tuesday that ensure people are protected and have tools for artificial intelligence use. The bills take effect immediately.

The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization announced on Tuesday that one of its fellows was withdrawing a report due to errors.

Today we'll learn about the annual Kamehameha School Education Technology Conference. We'll find out what technologies are top of mind for educators and how they are embracing the new world of AI.

Artificial intelligence is being used to promote sham small businesses online — the trend is raising concerns among local artists.

Roger Bong, owner of record shop and label Aloha Got Soul, shares "Music For The Airport," local musicians' response to the use of AI-generated music at Honolulu Airport.

HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the status of Chuuk's Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery efforts; local record shop and label owner Roger Bong responds to the use of AI-generated music at Honolulu International Airport.

Hawaiʻi will likely put protections in place for children using AI. The bill that would require AI operators to post visible disclaimers, making it clear that users are not speaking to a person.

Mid-Pacific Institute President Paul Turnbull discusses the impact of AI in education after an NVIDIA conference on AI literacy.

HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on a target letter sent by the State Attorney General to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke as part of their investigation; Santana bassist Benny Rietveld presents a new stage production about a Hawaiʻi jazz saxophonist from The Cavalier, an old Honolulu jazz hotspot.