artificial intelligence Archives - Wisconsin Watch

People carry signs reading "No Data Centers," "Big Tech Out of Wisconsin" and "Don't Poison Our Air and Water" in a doorway into a room.

Data Centers Watch, Government

As data centers remain potent political issue, David Crowley offers plan to regulate artificial intelligence in Wisconsin

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Crowley wants to limit AI chatbots for children under 13 and increase penalties for circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors.

A small human figure stands before glowing letters "AI," which cast purple and blue light and long shadows across a dark floor.

Guest opinion: Wisconsin should make an AI productivity fund apprenticeship

by Gleb Tsipursky September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A concrete building facade displays "MILWAUKEE POLICE" above a large Milwaukee Police badge emblem and three rows of windows.

Justice & Safety

Milwaukee Police Department considers use of generative AI

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 26, 2026September 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A small human figure stands before glowing letters "AI," which cast purple and blue light and long shadows across a dark floor.

Education, News about Wisconsin Watch, Pathways to success

Help us report on what AI means for career choices

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch September 23, 2026September 22, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A curved glass building displays the word "ORACLE" near the top, with trees and a light pole in the foreground.

Data Centers Watch, Economy

Oracle credit rating drops amid Wisconsin fight over data center credit rules

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Justice & Safety

Foes of AI surveillance get wins in Wisconsin. But they fear they’re playing Whack-A-Mole.

by Pascal Sabino / Bolts May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Environment, Government

Wisconsin debates how to pay for the power-hungry AI boom

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media January 30, 2026January 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Fact Briefs, News about Wisconsin Watch

How AI helps us fact-check misinformation on the air

by Matthew DeFour / Wisconsin Watch June 18, 2025June 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Poopspotting: How AI and satellites can detect illegal manure spreading in Wisconsin

by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Assembly passes bills regulating AI use in elections, outlawing AI-produced child porn

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

AI is starting to affect our elections. Wisconsin has yet to take action.

by Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch July 28, 2023September 18, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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