Artificial intelligence

The logo of SK Hynix is seen at its booth during The 26th Semiconductor Exhibition (SEDEX 2024) in Seoul, South Korea, on October 23, 2024. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji)
Mar 25, 2026

Micron peer SK Hynix files for US listing that could raise up to $14B

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix plans a US listing to raise up to $14 billion to finance chip factories in South Korea and Indiana amid ai demand.

Mar 6, 2026

INL advances domestic critical materials supply with geoscience tech

Idaho National Laboratory uses geoscience and AI to secure and improve the U.S. supply chain for critical materials vital to technology and security.

Jaime Raul Zepeda
Mar 3, 2026

How AI impacts productivity and connection in the workplace

AI can save time but often reduces workplace connection. Success depends on training, human-centered design, and maintaining collaboration.

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Feb 27, 2026

Experts help companies effect change through better communication and leadership

Leslie Landry and Mike Vikdal emphasize the importance of clear communication and leadership in IT to drive organizational change and embrace AI.

High-performance computing systems like this enable researchers to run complex simulations and analyze large datasets in a fraction of the time required by standard computers. (PHOTO: BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY)
Feb 24, 2026

Lemhi supercomputer boosts research capacity across Idaho universities

The Lemhi supercomputer enhances research at Idaho universities by providing faster, more efficient computing power for complex scientific projects.

Media are seen in front of an Amazon Prime Video logo during an Amazon Prime Video India launch event in Mumbai, India, April 28, 2022. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo)
Feb 4, 2026

Amazon plans to use AI to speed up TV and film production

Amazon is rolling out new AI tools at Amazon MGM Studios to cut costs and speed up film and TV production, raising concerns over jobs in Hollywood.

Feb 4, 2026

US lawmakers introduce bill to screen sales of potentially dangerous synthetic DNA

A bipartisan Senate bill would regulate synthetic gene sales, requiring customer screening and safeguards to prevent misuse for bioweapons.

Jan 15, 2026

What do execs really think of the economy? Earnings calls reveal the truth

Corporate earnings calls grew more optimistic in 2025, with executives emphasizing growth, strength and AI even as consumer sentiment toward the economy declined.

Jan 15, 2026

3 Idaho companies top list employees say they trust during AI boom

A new survey finds Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Power and St. Luke’s among U.S. employers most trusted to balance AI use without replacing workers.

Jan 7, 2026

‘Whata Bod’: An AI-generated NWS map invented fake towns in Idaho

A National Weather Service forecast graphic used AI and mistakenly showed fake towns, raising concerns about accuracy, trust, and oversight in public weather alerts.

Coni Rathbone, second from left, speaks to the audience at Forum on the Future, Dec. 11 at Boise Centre. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)
Dec 18, 2025

What does 2026 hold for construction, workforce and more? Annual IBR talk digs in

Idaho business leaders discuss workforce development, global trade, tariffs and AI during the Forum on the Future, offering insights on growth and uncertainty.

FILE PHOTO: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks to media following a Q&A at the OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Shelby Tauber/Pool/File Photo
Dec 16, 2025

Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now

Businesses rushed to adopt generative AI, but surveys show few see profits. From chatbots to call centers, firms are rethinking how fast AI can deliver value.


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