Artificial Intelligence
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Iowa Artisan “Vibe Coding” the Future of A Centuries-Old Trade
Riana LeJeune, owner of Renewable Furniture Inc. and the Re-Pinned Workroom, is bridging the gap between a centuries-old skilled trade and futuristic technology. While many perceive upholstery as a dying art, LeJeune argues it is actually an essential industry suffering from a lack of visibility and accessible educational pathways. “Upholstery is a centuries-old skilled trade;…
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The AI race. Does Iowa want more data centers?
Audio version: Why did a Chinese AI app, Deep Seek, crush US markets and was it real? What is Stargate? Does Iowa want more data centers and why are we a prime location? Will the AI race impact Iowans and do we really want more server farms here? AI consultant and early employee of Roboflow,…
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Iowa topsoil is getting worse. A scalable solution is now possible.
Iowans live in a leading agriculture state but do many of us truly understand the science of farming? Do we know what no-till is or why it’s important? Do we know why soil quality is eroding? Jayson Ryner, founder ReEnvision Ag, and Iowan farmer, explains soil degradation and what his company invented to fix the…
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Iowa A.I. Startup CEO shares pros and cons on Biden executive order
“I think skepticism is warranted.” says Joseph Nelson, CEO of A.I company Roboflow regarding President Biden’s new executive order focused on artificial intelligence (AI). Nelson was quick to point out that while the objective of Biden’s order appears to have good intentions, regulators should use caution or they may inadvertently stifle innovation in multiple sectors…