Illinois' AI Policy Landscape with Jeremy Riel

About this episode

Jeremy Riel discusses the evolving AI policy landscape in Illinois and the goals of IGPA’s new science and technology working group.

In this episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, Jeremy Riel, assistant professor of educational psychology at UIC, dives into the evolving AI policy landscape in Illinois. He highlights the goals of IGPA’s new science and technology working group, which he co-leads, and shares how his recent grant will empower educators and lawmakers to better navigate emerging technologies for the public good.

People in this episode

Guest: Jeremy Riel

Topics covered

• AI policy
• education
• technology

Keywords

• Illinois
• public good
• educators
• lawmakers

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Places: Illinois

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