Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

How leveraging social media followers can lead to brand partnerships 

Partnering with a brand outside your industry can be a win-win way to create new value for your clientele, Harvard Business Review reports. 

State lawmaker filing bill that restricts social media access for children  

A Louisiana lawmaker is filing a bill that would require social media companies like TikTok or Instagram to secure parental consent before children can download the apps.

Pennington names interim director for commercialization efforts

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge has named a part-time “director of innovation and commercialization” as the center.

These jobs are the most exposed to AI capabilities 

Accountants are among the group whose jobs are the most exposed to the capabilities...

Southern University launching an esports and law certification

Southern University is launching an esports and law certification through its law center. 

Why some companies are banning ChatGPT   

Office drama is brewing over when employees—and their bosses—are allowed to use ChatGPT software at work.

What you should know about generative AI in advertising

The advertising industry already was experimenting with artificial intelligence to help with creative work,...

LSU researchers developing sensors to detect nuclear power leaks

LSU engineering researchers are developing sensors that could quickly detect nuclear power leaks with the help of a $500,000 grant from the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission—the first grant LSU has received from the agency. 

Benny’s Car Wash serves as an all-in-one pioneer in its industry 

Scores of motorists file through Benny’s Car Wash on Perkins Road each day, but few probably know the location was the first in the world to pioneer the “express wash” concept, a technologically advanced drive-thru system that introduced an alternative to full-service washing.

Think like an entrepreneur

Named an Innovation Corps Hub, LSU is working with its faculty to increase the commercialization of their research.