¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Explores /ideastream-explores Through multiple media journalism and public events, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Explores gives you a powerful way to understand the most important issues facing Northeast Ohio today. en-US Copyright Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT Does artificial intelligence have a future in Cleveland's public art scene? /arts-culture/2026-02-13/does-artificial-intelligence-have-a-future-in-clevelands-public-art-scene Artificial intelligence can easily (and inexpensively) produce images that resemble Rembrandt or Basquiat. But without a human's touch, Cleveland artists wonder if AI has a place in the city's public art. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-13/does-artificial-intelligence-have-a-future-in-clevelands-public-art-scene Gabriel Kramer Can AI solve Cleveland's inspector shortage? New pilot program to assess housing conditions /government-politics/2026-02-13/can-ai-solve-clevelands-inspector-shortage-new-pilot-program-to-assess-housing-conditions A new pilot program uses a camera mounted on a car and AI software to survey Cleveland's housing stock. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-13/can-ai-solve-clevelands-inspector-shortage-new-pilot-program-to-assess-housing-conditions Abbey Marshall Would you let AI help plan your wedding? One Northeast Ohio photographer hopes so /science-technology/2026-02-13/would-you-let-ai-help-plan-your-wedding-one-northeast-ohio-photographer-hopes-so Wedding planning can be a logistical nightmare, but an Orange Village photographer has developed an AI tool to coordinate vendors and give virtual tours of venues. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-02-13/would-you-let-ai-help-plan-your-wedding-one-northeast-ohio-photographer-hopes-so Richard Cunningham Northeast Ohio sports teams turn to AI for stats and athletic advantage /sports/2026-02-12/northeast-ohio-sports-teams-turn-to-ai-for-stats-and-athletic-advantage On Northeast Ohio’s professional and collegiate sports teams, artificial intelligence is used to shape rosters, design plays and enhance the fan experience. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2026-02-12/northeast-ohio-sports-teams-turn-to-ai-for-stats-and-athletic-advantage J. Nungesser AI in high schools, in identity theft and in porn among bills from Ohio lawmakers /2026-02-12/ai-in-high-schools-in-identity-theft-and-in-porn-among-bills-from-ohio-lawmakers Ohio lawmakers have a bevy of bills to deal with artificial intelligence and data centers. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /2026-02-12/ai-in-high-schools-in-identity-theft-and-in-porn-among-bills-from-ohio-lawmakers Jo Ingles Attorneys: Cleveland police use facial recognition without training or transparency on its use /law-justice/2026-02-11/attorneys-cleveland-police-use-facial-recognition-without-training-or-transparency-on-its-use Despite public denials, Cleveland police have used the scrutinized software in at least one murder case through a third party, leading to an admonishment from the presiding judge. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2026-02-11/attorneys-cleveland-police-use-facial-recognition-without-training-or-transparency-on-its-use Matthew Richmond Is Northeast Ohio ready for AI data centers? Sustainability's a factor /environment-energy/2026-02-10/more-data-centers-coming-to-northeast-ohio-are-they-sustainable With nearly 40 data centers already in Northeast Ohio and additional, larger projects being planned, local experts weigh in on growing environmental concerns. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:15:00 GMT /environment-energy/2026-02-10/more-data-centers-coming-to-northeast-ohio-are-they-sustainable Zaria Johnson An ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ journalist wonders: Will AI take my job? /science-technology/2026-02-10/an-ideastream-journalist-wonders-will-ai-take-my-job Some view AI as a threat to journalism jobs and newsrooms. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Josh Boose examines how the technology is affecting his work — and hears from one expert who thinks it could create rather than destroy jobs. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:55:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-02-10/an-ideastream-journalist-wonders-will-ai-take-my-job Josh Boose ‘Enhance, not create’: Cleveland’s News5 explains AI policy /science-technology/2026-02-09/enhance-not-create-clevelands-news5-explains-ai-policy News5 Cleveland News Director Jodie Heisner discusses her newsroom's AI guidelines, gives examples of how journalists use AI in their work, and where AI and journalism are headed. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:15:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-02-09/enhance-not-create-clevelands-news5-explains-ai-policy Amy Eddings AI at a local comedy show? Maybe, maybe not /arts-culture/2026-02-09/ai-at-a-local-comedy-show-maybe-maybe-not Some Northeast Ohio creatives use it, some don't, but how will audiences react to AI-generated comedy? Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-09/ai-at-a-local-comedy-show-maybe-maybe-not Kabir Bhatia