Technology

February 13 - Olin Legan

The approved policy completely prohibits the use of phones at elementary and middle schools. High schools have some leeway, with exceptions for noninstructional times, including lunch breaks, before and after school, and during free periods.

A recent online image generated by artificial intelligence has sparked conversation among Hawaiʻi-based cultural practitioners. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

Hawaiʻi tech company Servpac is adding a new building to its data center in the Mililani Technology Park. Despite the additional space, most Hawaiʻi data is stored on the continent

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke spoke with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the state's push to boost high-speed internet and pre-school learning.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke talks about a federally funded effort to boost internet connectivity across the islands; Queen's Health Systems CEO Jason Chang shares his concerns about the proposed merger between HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health

Ed Barnabas and Heather Fortuna Bush of Booz Allen spoke with HPR’s DW Gibson about its new downtown innovation lab and the Honolulu Defense Forum.

Hawaiʻi has received nearly $150 million to improve and expand internet connection through its Connect Kākou initiative, which aims to provide access to high-speed internet in all corners of the state.

Educational technologist Justin Lai spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the recent incident involving a Hawaiʻi minor receiving inappropriate messages from an AI chatbot.

HPR heads to the state Capitol for opening day of the 2026 legislative session; State lawmakers plan to put forward measures regulating AI use among kids