Technology
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Will Iowa ban autonomous cars? Rep. Megan Jones explains.
As the Iowa Legislature navigates the accelerating reality of autonomous vehicles, State Representative Megan Jones (R-Sioux Rapids) is seeking a delicate balance between technological innovation and public safety. But the current state of the bill may create a regulatory framework that inadvertently bans them entirely. Speaking on The Iowa Podcast, Jones, who chairs the House…
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Iowa’s fastest Tesla Supercharger Has Amish Buggy Parking
Audio version: It’s the most state-of-the-art EV charger in the country, the only one in Iowa, and you’ll never guess where it is. The V4 Tesla Supercharger—capable of an output of 350 kW charging speeds—is located in Lamoni, Iowa at the Amish Country Store, right next to Amish horse and buggy parking. Jeremy Sellars, owner…
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How the Iowa DOT is redesigning roads for self driving cars.
In a fascinating interview, the Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Scott Marler explains why 2023 had more fatalities than 2022, and why the COVID-related shutdown had a bizarre impact on Iowans lead foots. He also shares how roads are being re-engineered to accommodate mistakes we make when driving, and how they’re…
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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…
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Iowans dumping Instagram? New data shows Iowa social media use.
For the first time, fewer Iowans are using Instagram. According to a new report by Iowa company, Blue Compass, Iowans are changing their social media habits across the board. Drew Harden shares how Iowans use social media, why Facebook is regaining some steam, and why Iowa small businesses actually have an edge on big brands…
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Iowa company’s AI doctor beats trained physicians. But will regulation hurt?
AI in healthcare can dramatically bring the cost of healthcare down, but only if Congress is cautious about regulating AI. Iowa tech founder and retina surgeon Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD of Digital Diagnostics out of Iowa City has developed an “AI Doctor” that can diagnose diabetic retinopathy faster, and more accurately than a trained physician.…
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University of Iowa Professor Explains New Apple Vision Pro Device
The Apple Vision Pro was just announced and it’s already the center of the conversation and quite a polarizing device. Juan Pablo Hourcade, Ph.D, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Informatics at The University of Iowa explains what the device does and gives a few use cases for manufacturing…