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Chico Unified mints AI & tech advisory committee

Chico Unified mints AI & tech advisory committee

Work group will recommend tech policies in CUSD
In a unanimous vote, Chico Unified School District’s Board of Education committed to creating an artificial intelligence and technology advisory group at its Sept. 23 meeting. The new “work group” will consist of five to seven members, including teachers, administrators, parents, students and IT staff. This group will host regular forums, where members of the public can bring forward ideas …

ChicoSol reporter to speak on League panel Saturday

ChicoSol contributor Chris Hutton will join NVCF’s David Little and Action News’ Hayley Watts on a Sept. 26 panel.

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