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Disney’s deal with OpenAI is dead, but the villain of the story is still lurking, KC theater owner says
Don’t roll credits just yet, said Adam Roberts. The collapse of a deal that would’ve licensed some of Disney’s most popular characters to an AI generator doesn’t mean the end for the fan-inspi...

The end of gear hunting: Wacka wants to automate-away manual price chasing
Late nights. Too many browser tabs. Price comparisons across half a dozen retailers. Waiting weeks for the right moment to buy. Justen Wack knows exactly how outdoor gear purchases usually happen, he ...

Kansas City data centers and AI flip the script on job security
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland...

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: March 12-18
Private School Voucher Deadline Extended: On Tuesday, March 17, Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that the Texa...

Redbud VC drops $25M Fund II in its attempt to ‘out-hustle the market’ for top talent, Midwest unicorns
A new $25 million fund for Columbia-based Redbud VC is expected to help identify and develop top-tier, pre-seed innovators before they head to the coasts to find more abundant capital, said Brett Calh...

Report: Kansas lawmakers tasking AI chatbots in the Statehouse (with no checks on responsible use)
Editor’s note: The following story was published by the Kansas News Service and KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the o...

SXSW Examines an Evolving News Landscape
It is no secret that trusted media is under threat. The rise of AI deepfakes is diminishing public trust, federal attac...

Best AI strategy for your business: Make it Midwest practical, says startup duo reunited after DEG exit
For many companies racing to adopt artificial intelligence, the biggest challenge isn’t the technology; It’s knowing where to begin, said Neal Sharma, whose new venture alongside Craig Sizemore ai...