Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Robots could replace 140,000 US oil and gas jobs over next 10 years

After losing thousands of jobs to the pandemic downturn, robotics and automation could slash...

‘LaPolitics’: Campaigns embrace political return of Facebook

Facebook’s decision to resume its political and advocacy advertising program earlier this month was...

LSU unveils two more online business programs

Even as LSU has been in the middle of a headline-grabbing sexual misconduct scandal,...

Fast-food chains betting drive-thru ordering surge here to stay

Last March, restaurant sales fell sharply after governors banned in-person dining and consumers began...

Google’s career certificate could be a college degree alternative

This week, Google announced the next steps in its plan to disrupt the world...

Vinformatix, BRPD looking to reduce crime through data analytics

In an effort to reduce crime throughout the city, local software company Vinformatix is looking to create a data analytics tool so that the Baton Rouge Police Department can gauge the pulse of the community toward crime-related events.

Dardenne details plans for new broadband and connectivity initiative

When Veneeth Iyengar, the city’s departing assistant chief administrative officer, takes over the state’s...

BRCC, IBM announce free job skills program

Job seekers now have another option for learning new job skills: digital coursework and...

LED launches FastStart recruiting platform

LED FastStart today launched a new recruiting platform to deliver better hiring results for...

Metro Council OKs smart parking meters downtown, near LSU

New smart parking meters with higher rates could start appearing on downtown streets by...