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Deep fake election ahead: Prepare for AI-generated misinformation arms race, warn KC experts

By Tommy Felts / March 7, 2024

With the deployment of AI-generated content rapidly advancing just as the U.S. hurtles toward one of the most divisive election seasons in its history, developer Michelle Frost offered two words of advice: buckle in. “It’s gonna be a shit show of a year as an election cycle,” the Johns Hopkins artificial intelligence grad student told…

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KC Chamber’s Superstars celebration empowers everyday small business heroes 

By Tommy Felts / March 1, 2024

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program. [divide] The Blueprint KC has come a long way, said Sheraz Pompey, emphasizing the meaningful impact of being showcased as one of the KC Chamber’s Small Business…

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KC Tech Council launches initiative for young women in tech, backed by Meta, Panasonic

By Tommy Felts / February 29, 2024

A new strategic program from the KC Tech Council is designed to empower and equip female-identifying students entering their junior (class of 2026) and senior (class of 2025) years of high school with tech exposure, career guidance, leadership opportunities, and invaluable mentorship. The LEGiT KC program (Leadership and Empowerment for Girls in Tech), sponsored by…

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Chiefs tease 16 Arrowhead upgrades coming to KC stadium if voters pass April 2 sales tax

By Tommy Felts / February 28, 2024

With early voting already under way in Jackson County, the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday released a trove of renderings and new details on plans to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium if the April 2 ballot question passes.  “(Arrowhead) is among the most iconic stadiums in professional sports, and it has become a bucket list destination for…

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Arrowhead of the future? Chiefs reveal $800M vision for sports complex (without Royals)

By Tommy Felts / February 28, 2024

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. [divide] The renderings were released as Jackson County residents prepare to vote on a proposed sales tax extension that would help…

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