5/5/26 - Chesterfield County students show off generative artificial intelligence at science fair

About this episode

Chesterfield County students showcase their use of generative AI at a science fair.

Read more from VPM News: Chesterfield students turn to generative AI for problem solving ICYMI: Central Virginia public meetings for the week of May 4 Other links: Report: Pricey transmission upgrades stalling much-needed Virginia energy projects (WHRO) Richmond expands no-parking rules for bike lanes to include buffer zones (The Richmonder) Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes. (Grist) Bilingual telehealth service launches in Virginia and West Virginia (Virginia Mercury) Despite guilty verdict, jury lets Virginia town leader stay in office for now (The Washington Post)* Iron Blossom Goes Big in ’26 (Style Weekly) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Topics covered

• generative artificial intelligence
• science fair
• Chesterfield County
• education
• local news

Keywords

• Chesterfield County
• generative AI
• science fair
• VPM News
• local journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VPM News, WHRO, The Richmonder, Grist, Virginia Mercury, The Washington Post, Style Weekly

Places: Chesterfield County

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