Artificial intelligence is driving a technological revolution, rapidly spreading into nearly every industry and facet of life in Arizona and around the world. With seemingly infinite capabilities, it is viewed as a powerful tool for the betterment of — but also an existential threat to — humankind.
While the future of AI is up for debate, experts agree the technology is here to stay, as global powers race to develop the most potent and efficient models.
Arizona is one of the key battlegrounds, home to massive chipmaking plants and a proliferation of data centers. But many residents are wary, voicing concerns about environmental impacts, AI disruption and the state’s vital energy and water resources.
As this high-stakes, high-tech story unfolds in our state, KJZZ will continue to provide in-depth coverage through our ongoing series, “AI in Arizona.”
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This decision comes after an internal audit revealed potential misuse of the software by a department employee. -
Coal-fired power generation jumped 13% in the U.S. last year, according to a recent report from the federal Energy Information Administration. That helped push carbon emissions from the power sector up about 4% — the first rise after years of declining emissions. -
Residents were unanimous in their call for a ban on data centers, but city staff say that would likely be prohibited under state law. -
The Pinal County sheriff has told the Board of Supervisors that he won’t renew a contract with a controversial tech company when it expires in less than 60 days. -
The WISeR model uses AI among other technologies to help determine whether or not certain procedures or courses of treatment are appropriate for Medicare patients. -
Considered the premier event for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing, SEMICON West has been held in California’s “Silicon Valley” since 1971. It's decision to relocate marks a big step in Phoenix's effort to become an industry leader. -
Katie Chan is just 15 years-old. She’s a junior at Hamilton High School in Chandler. And she’s one of just seven students winners of The New York Times’ third annual open letter contest. -
One of the key questions surrounding the autonomous vehicles is: are they safe? And perhaps more specifically, are they safer than human drivers? Waymo has put out data that suggests they are. -
Early data shows APS' peak energy demand record set Friday was about 400 MW higher than the one set last year. Data centers accounted for about half of that growth. -
There are more data centers in the Valley than just about anywhere else in the country. But that is not without its controversies — and questions. The Show is trying to answer some of those questions. Today, it’s about dollars and cents. -
Lawyers in Arizona could be sanctioned for using generative AI to write their briefs if they cite cases that don’t exist. -
The semiconductor manufacturer TSMC says it’s investing another $100 billion in Arizona. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and TSMC’s CEO C.C. Wei say it’s the largest direct investment from a foreign company in U.S. history.
