INSIDE WISCONSIN
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InsideWis: Like it or not, AI’s effects on economy and more are here
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – If you want to know why some people fear the growth of artificial intelligence, just ask an AI Chatbot yourself. The answer is fast and honest … in a mechanical sort of way. Job displacement and economic disruption, the potential for...
InsideWis: Smaller communities aim to find ways to remain relevant, competitive
By Tom Still EDGERTON, Wis. – At a time of missile launches in the Middle East, grinding war in Ukraine, political assassination in Minnesota and a potentially crushing national debt hanging over the economy, it’s a relief to visit a place where people gather for...
InsideWis: Cancer tests continue to propel Exact Sciences, even in a skeptical age
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – At a point when science skeptics are rolling back federal aid for medical research, the story of how a Wisconsin company is fighting cancer through diagnostics linked to such research offers a timely reminder of its enduring importance....
InsideWis: For ‘treps, there are some enduring paths to success
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – The latest edition of the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest underscored that entrepreneurs can be found in all business sectors, from agriculture to artificial intelligence, and from recharging tired batteries to repurposing old...
InsideWis: In the uncertain world of startups, Gov’s Business Plan Contest offers edge
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – While it depends a lot on who’s asked, there is general agreement that the survival rate for tech-based startups in the United States is low. Some statistics suggest a 90% failure rate over 10 years; others say half or more make it five...
InsideWis: Even without AI, energy use will rise … so how do we get there?
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – It’s tempting to blame the rise of artificial intelligence and the need for data centers, which house and disseminate petabytes or even exabytes of data, for rising energy needs in the United States. That might feel good, especially if...