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Alabama, Montgomery
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Health reporter for AL Reflector | JSU alumna | Former @ChanticleerJSU News Editor | Former AL Daily News Intern

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Montgomery, Alabama
Reporter at Alabama Reflector
Former Intern at Alabama Daily News
Former News Editor at The Chanticleer

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JSU Athletic Director announces USC money game for 2023 football season

JSU Athletic Director announces USC money game for 2023 football season

Greg Seitz, JSU's Athletic Director, told the Board of Trustees on Monday that the school has a verbal agreem…

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Student workers' minimum wage raised at trustees meeting

Student workers' minimum wage raised at trustees meeting

FORT PAYNE - JSU Board of Trustees voted to raise student employee minimum wage to $8.25 at the quarterly mee…

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JSU student struck in crosswalk by car on campus

JSU student struck in crosswalk by car on campus

A JSU student was struck and injured by a vehicle in the northbound lane of Alabama Highway 21 in front of Br…

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JSU punter Jack Dawson to play at opening game this Saturday amid sexual assault allegations

JSU punter Jack Dawson to play at opening game this Saturday amid sexual assault allegations

Jacksonville State punter Jack Dawson is set to play at the Gamecocks' season opener in Montgomery this Satur…

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Following your dreams is not always as easy as it seems, learn that from this Jacksonville small ...

Following your dreams is not always as easy as it seems, learn that from this Jacksonville small ...

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JSU punter Jack Dawson files counterclaim against former Troy teammate denying all allegations

JSU punter Jack Dawson files counterclaim against former Troy teammate denying all allegations

Jacksonville State punter Jack Dawson filed a counterclaim against former Troy teammate John Haynes in Septem…

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Regulating artificial intelligence will be ‘colossal task’ for Alabama lawmakers

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By Anna Barrett Verified
| Chattanooga Times Free Press Verified
Alabama lawmakers said Wednesday they have a "colossal task" ahead of them to regulate artificial intelligence to protect children. The Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children's Safety – a group of lawmakers, child advocates, a representative from the Attorney General's office and the Department of Mental Health – heard from experts from across the country at its monthly meeting.
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Regulating artificial intelligence will be ‘colossal task’ for Alabama lawmakers

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By Anna Barrett Verified
| Route Fifty Verified
Alabama lawmakers said Wednesday they have a “colossal task” ahead of them to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to protect children. The Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Safety – a group of lawmakers, child advocates, a representative from the Attorney General’s office and the Department of Mental Health – heard from experts from across the country at its monthly meeting.
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Regulating artificial intelligence will be ‘colossal task’ for Alabama lawmakers Original

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By Anna Barrett Verified, Anna Barrett
| Alabama Reflector Verified
Key Points Experts told the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Safety about different types of legislation, how data collection in AI and chatbots are used, and the importance of educating the public. The leader of the Alabama Senate said regulating AI would be a “colossal task,” and the Legislature would have to take “baby steps.” Despite warnings of addiction to chatbots, experts advised the commission to avoid a ban on the technology.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was the News Editor at my college's student news outlet.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No! I have always wanted to.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is allowing news outlets to publish quick updates rather than whole stories.

Awards

College Media Association's Pinnacle Award

2023 - Best in Breaking News Coverage

This category recognizes excellence in digital coverage throughout a 72-hour period of a breaking-news event or development. Judging will be based upon evidence of exceptional journalism under deadline pressure, clear presentation through user interface, interactivity, use of social tools and creative use of the medium. An entry will consist of a single piece, series or package on the same event or development.

Jacksonville State University John C. Turner Award

2024 - Student Journalism

The overall discipline award for Jacksonville State University's Department of Communication. It is given to one student every year.

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