Technology
WhiteFiber Inc. plans to build an AI data center in Madison, North Carolina. The company could generate roughly 60 new jobs with an average salary of approximately $67,000.
App State researcher develops AI-driven microscope to detect poultry parasites
Poultry and livestock are important drivers of North Carolina’s economy. A new technology from Appalachian State University will help keep the animals safe from parasites.
NC lawmakers push to limit kids' ability to access social media platforms
North Carolina lawmakers are trying to cut down on kids' ability to access social media with a proposal that would set an age limit for when they can create accounts.
Greensboro joins coalition to advance the responsible use of AI in government
The city of Greensboro recently joined GovAI, a coalition of hundreds of municipalities established to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in local government.
Internet customers in western North Carolina to benefit from provider's $20M settlement
The North Carolina Attorney General's Office has announced a $20 million settlement with a major internet provider that will require it to make investments in infrastructure in the coming years.
Duke University study shows concern over 'smart city technology'
A Duke University study shows that residents are uncomfortable about the increasing number of smart technology devices being deployed in urban areas.
WSSU and UNCSA collaborate to create new virtual reality training for nursing students
Winston-Salem State University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts have partnered to create a new virtual reality training program for nursing students.
Does the turn signal have roots in North Carolina?
There are several historical claims as to who invented turn signals, but their origin might be traced back to a Black man from eastern North Carolina whose achievement was overlooked by the history books.