Four change-minded companies talked about research, innovation and workforce needs at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon on January 28, 2025. Panelists included: Elizabeth Hagerman, executive director for the Isthmus Project, the innovation arm of UW Health Sara Mann, vice president of commercial excellence at Promega Steve Nieland, vice president of software engineering and controls for Faith Technologies Krystal […]

On January 23, 2025, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch (UP)date to discuss updates about the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program and its impact on Greater Madison. In 2024, the U.S. Economic Development Administration approved $49 million in Phase 2 funding for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, one of just 12 […]

On December 5, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met on the following agenda: Presentation by Bob Kuzman, Director of External Affairs for the Central Region, and Laura Rauch, Executive Director of Transmission Planning, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Roundtable discussion and approval of recommendations from committee […]

On October 15, 2024, the Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin will meet at UW-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin on the following agenda: Welcoming remarks by Katherine P. Frank, Chancellor, UW-Stout Reiteration of committee’s scope and roundtable discussion recapping and developing themes from previous meetings Presentations by invited speakers: Mark Champoux, Partner, […]

On September 26, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion on “State government policy on AI: where do we go from here?” The panel reviewed recommendations from two state task forces and talked about possible legislation and regulations to come. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists include: Department of Workforce […]

On September 13, 2024, the State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison hosted a panel discussion focused on the risks and applications of artificial intelligence in U.S. elections and campaigns. Panelists include Craig Holman (Public Citizen), Claire Leibowicz (Partnership on AI), Alex Lindsay (AI Political Pulse), and Lawrence Norden (Brennan Center […]

On September 11, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met in Wausau, Wisconsin on the following agenda: Roundtable discussion developing themes from the August 29, 2024, meeting Presentations by invited speakers: Jacob Jansky, Director of Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Human Trafficking Bureau, Wisconsin Department […]

On August 29, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met in Green Bay, Wisconsin on the following agenda: Organizational matters Roundtable discussion recapping and developing themes from July 24, 2024 meeting Presentations by invited speakers: Krister Mattson, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics and Data Science, Emplify Health Frank […]

On August 22, 2024, UW-Madison Small Business Development Center (SBCD) hosted an event in collaboration Forward Fest, Wisconsin’s largest tech and entrepreneurship festival, focused on how AI could level the playing field for small businesses. This beginner-focused session is designed to inform small business owners, managers, or employees, who want to learn how to use […]

On August 19, 2024, Christopher Harrison of MadAI hosted Darren Oberst, founding member of LLMWare.ai, to present on small language models, known as SLIM’s, and their use cases. This event is in collaboration with Forward Fest, Wisconsin’s largest tech and entrepreneurship festival.

The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin is directed to review current uses of artificial intelligence technology and make recommendations for legislation regarding the use and development of artificial intelligence technology. The committee may review the use of artificial intelligence in disinformation and artificial imagery and the feasibility of […]