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Eastern Standard: January 8th, 2026

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AI in the Modern Age.
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AI in the Modern Age.

15 with UK AI and machine learning researcher, Dr. Brent Harrison taking us under the hood to better understand how the technology works. From there, we’ll explore its rapidly expanding presence in our lives.

A state legislative task force was recommending a list of ten AI safeguards. President Trump, however, has signed an executive order blocking states from enforcing their own AI regulations. With the 2026 legislative session getting underway, how will this turn out?

The University of Kentucky is integrating AI into all 17 of its colleges, as well as campus life and operations. What does this mean? We raised this question and many more with Ian McClure, co-lead of the university’s AI adaptation team.

The Lexington World Music presenter Greenroom Exchange brings the Spanish vocal duo Tarta Relena to Lexington on January 18. We explore the music with a few surprises along the way.

Tom Martin hosts Eastern Standard, a weekly radio magazine of interviews and stories about interesting people, places, and things happening in the Commonwealth.
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