AI

The suit alleges that the city had unlawful private meetings with developers and attempted to evade requirements of The Missouri Sunshine Law.

Some local and state officials across the country want to halt development of the facilities

A Senate committee heard testimony Wednesday on legislation that would require watermarks on AI-generated content and target chatbots that provide mental health advice.

The programs' creation comes amid the rapid growth of AI usage in industries.

The University of Missouri has been testing out its Show-Me AI program since September 2025 and hopes to fully launch it by the 2026-27 school year.

The St. Louis Health Department is investigating whether someone violated the city's wild animal ordinance after several monkeys were spotted loose in the city.

Police Chief Jill Schlude warned residents about automated crime apps after a false AI-generated report spread on Facebook.

Dr. Matthew Tilton and Amy Baumgartner with Northeast Missouri Health Council in Kirksville spoke about how they use AI in their clinic — having it listen to patient-provider conversations, so doctors can focus less on their note taking and more on their connection with patients.

University of Missouri researchers have developed a new AI-powered chatbot, called the Work Zone Assistant, that helps organizations and workers follow federal safety regulations in traffic work zones.

Dr. Philip Payne is the chief health AI officer at the Center for Health AI, a collaboration between WashU Medicine and BJC Health System in St. Louis. He spoke about the code of conduct that providers should consider when employing AI in healthcare processes and decisions.