If you’ve driven past the former KBI bearing plant site in Perkins Township lately, you’ve probably noticed the transformation taking shape. A new Aligned Data Centers campus is rising — built to support the massive compute demands of AI and other large-scale digital workloads. What was once an idle industrial property is becoming a key piece of modern infrastructure. And with it comes the potential for:  • New jobs  • New capabilities for regional innovation  • New momentum

Trump says he plans to sign a “One Rule” executive order for artificial intelligence

Huron students using AI themes in robotics Huron High School’s EpicBots team competed at the Northern Ohio Regional BEST Robotics Competition in November 2025, where AI took center stage. This year’s theme challenged students to explore how artificial intelligence can identify truth, evaluate information, and solve real-world problems. The competition extended beyond robot construction—teams were judged on marketing, engineering notebooks, documentation, CAD design, exhibit c

Exciting news in agricultural innovation! Earlier this year, The Chef’s Garden expanded its partnership with Leaficient to deploy AI-powered HeliOS technology across their 14,000 sq ft Microherbs Greenhouse in Huron, OH. This cutting-edge platform uses computer vision and sensors to monitor every plant 24/7, delivering real-time insights on growth rates, yield predictions, and harvest scheduling. CEO Bob Jones Jr. says, “We can’t afford to not invest in next-generation techno

AI note-taking has come a long way, and most tools today work as a combo of hardware and software. The hardware is usually a small wearable or pocket-sized recorder. The software handles transcription, summarization, and organizing everything so you don’t have to. Hardware: Devices like the Limitless pendant and Plaud Note record clear audio in real time. They clip to your shirt, hang like a necklace, or slide into a pocket. The hardware exists for one reason: clean audio mak

Some people still think AI is only for young tech users. Not here in Huron. With a median age over 50 and nearly 30 percent of our community over 65, it’s clear that learning new tools isn’t just for students - it’s for the people who built this community and are still leading active, independent lives. BlueShore.AI  is offering hands-on AI training made for adults 65+. It’s simple, FREE, patient, and focused on everyday use. We’ll show how AI can help you stay connected with

Ohio has just broken new ground in education policy. With the passage of House Bill 96  (the state's FY 2026-27 operating budget), Ohio became the first state in the nation to require every K-12 public school district to adopt formal artificial intelligence policies. What HB 96 Requires The law mandates that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) create a model AI policy that districts can either adopt directly or use as a framework for their own customized pol

Google has released Gemini 3 , calling it its most intelligent AI model so far. It’s not just a quiet upgrade in the background either: for the first time, Google is dropping a new model directly into Search on day one , alongside the Gemini app and enterprise tools. Reuters+1 If you’re trying to keep up with the rapid-fire model releases, here’s a simple breakdown of what Gemini 3 brings and why it matters. What is Gemini 3? Gemini 3 is the latest generation in Google’s Gemi

In Bowling Green, BGSU’s new AI + X  bachelor’s degree lets students pair AI with disciplines like history, journalism, PR, physics, and more – building talent that can apply AI in real domains, not just in code. EdScoop+3Bowling Green State University+3Bowling Green State University+3 At the same time: Meta  is investing $800M  in an AI-optimized data center campus just north of Bowling Green. JobsOhio+2Baxtel+2 OpenAI + Oracle + Related Digital  are planning a multi-billion

OpenAI’s ChatGPT 5.1 brought a major leap forward in performance, usability, and intelligence. While the core model feels familiar, everything around it became smoother, faster, and more capable. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and why it matters. 1. Smarter Conversations - ChatGPT 5.1 understands context better than any previous version. It keeps track of longer and more complex conversations without losing your thread. You can jump topics and return later, and it will stil

AI isn’t just for tech people. It can make daily life smoother, safer, and a lot more convenient for seniors. The tools are simple to use, and most work with plain language - just talk or type. Here are some practical ways seniors are already using AI: 1. Health reminders and tracking - AI can remind you to take medications, drink water, or follow your daily routine. You can also ask it to track symptoms, organize doctor questions, or explain medical terms in plain language.

If you’re a parent of a teenager, you’ve probably already noticed how naturally they adapt to new technology. They grew up with smartphones, streaming, and social media - and now, they’re stepping into the world of artificial intelligence. The question isn’t if  your teen will use AI; it’s how  they’ll use it. AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Notion AI are incredible learning companions. They can help teens brainstorm essays, summarize chapters, practice foreign languages, o

We’re entering the era of Agentic AI — systems that don’t just respond but act. These assistants can plan tasks, retrieve data, connect with APIs, and perform actions automatically on your behalf. Think of them as digital employees who follow your goals and get things done. Unlike traditional chatbots, agentic AIs understand context across time. They can manage workflows, schedule meetings, or even launch marketing campaigns by chaining together actions. Tools like OpenAI’s A

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer futuristic - it’s today’s most transformative technology. From writing assistance to business analytics and customer service, AI is quietly woven into the apps, tools, and services we already use daily. But before diving in, it’s important to understand what AI actually means. At its core, AI refers to systems or machines that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence: recognizing patterns, learning from data, understanding

ChatGPT isn’t just another chatbot - it’s a conversation engine trained on vast amounts of text to understand context, reasoning, and creativity. Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT can assist with writing, brainstorming, planning, data analysis, and even tutoring. Think of it as a “thinking partner,” not just a search engine. Unlike Google, which finds information, ChatGPT creates and refines ideas. You can ask it to draft an email, write code, summarize reports, or simulate conv