Self-driving cars. ChatGPT. Cancer detection. Smart speakers. Robots in manufacturing… and even in our homes. Artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere these days. So, what does the average human need to know about AI as it is quickly becoming part of our everyday lives? 

Join the Knox County Public Library at noon on Thursdays in May (5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25) at the East Tennessee History Center auditorium (601 S. Gay Str.) for a four-part series exploring many aspects of artificial intelligence. Knoxville entrepreneur and Lirio Chief Evangelist Patrick Hunt along with guest panelists from the industry will translate complex technical concepts into easily digestible, bite-sized nuggets of helpful information. 

In this four-part series, topics include:

• A working definition of artificial intelligence, a brief history of the technology and science behind it, and various types of AI and the use cases to which they typically apply.
•  A more detailed look at some of the most common uses of AI that impact East Tennesseans, and a few organizations in the region innovating and deploying AI solutions in the public and private sectors.
• An examination of some of the ethical, legal, regulatory, and other issues that arise in AI applications, including concepts like the black box and explainable AI.
• The possible scenarios of how AI will evolve beyond what we can currently see in front of us, and some of the key questions that future generations will likely have to grapple with.

“AI is a really popular topic at this moment in time, and it is evolving at a very rapid pace,” said Hunt. “I think it’s essential for everyone to have at least a basic understanding of AI, how it impacts us today, and likely will in the future.”

Updated story: Knoxville Police have identified the victim in a deadly stabbing in South Knoxville.

42 year-old Shawanda Arnwine showed up at the Knoxville Fire Department on Sevier Avenue after reportedly being stabbed in the 1400 block of E. Moody Avenue yesterday afternoon. 61 year-old Kenneth Hall has been booked on second-degree murder and aggravated assault charges stemming from Arnwine’s death.

Arnwine was treated by EMS personnel at the fire station and taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Witnesses reported that she and Hall were involved in an altercation when the Hall allegedly stabbed her and ran from the scene. He was found by Knoxville Police and taken into custody. The investigation remains on-going.

Original story: Knoxville Police are investigating a deadly stabbing in South Knoxville.

KPD officers responded to the Knoxville Fire Department on Sevier Avenue after a woman showed up there after reportedly being stabbed in the 1400 block of E. Moody Avenue yesterday morning. The victim was treated by EMS personnel and taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Witnesses reported that the 42 year-old victim and a male suspect were involved in an altercation when the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim and ran from the scene.

Officers found a man matching his description walking on James White Parkway and took him into custody without incident for questioning. He was identified as 61-year-old Kenneth Hall. He was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault.

Knoxville Police are investigating an early morning accident which sends one person to the hospital in critical condition.

Police say two cars were involved in a crash on N. Northshor Drive at Woodburn Drive.

Investigators say a Scion XD tried to make a left turn from Woodburn onto Northshore and was struck by a Honda Accord north on Northshore.

The driver of the Scion was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and is still listed in critical condition.

Northshore Drive reopened just before 9 a.m.

Genre-bending artist Koe Wetzel has added fall dates to his ‘Road to Hell Paso’ North American headline tour. Presented by Monster Energy, the newly announced 22-date run kicks off July 28 in Idaho Falls, ID with stops in Baton Rouge, Indianapolis, San Antonio, and more. The tour will conclude with shows in Lubbock and El Paso, TX, both of which have inspired a couple of Koe’s song and album titles. Additionally, Koe has added a performance in Sioux Falls, SD on June 29. See full routing below.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, 4/28 at 10am local time. Fans can register for presale access at https://roadtohellpasotour.com/. For additional information, visit https://www.koewetzelmusic.com/#tour.

Koe has been on the road playing sold out shows across the country in support of his latest album Hell Paso https://koewetzel.lnk.to/hellpaso, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 upon release in September. Recorded at the iconic Sonic Ranch Studio outside of El Paso, TX, the 13-track LP perfectly blends Koe’s musical influences and carves a unique lane for himself. In speaking about the album, Koe says: “We pulled in every genre we were feeling at the time. We spent the last ten years trying to make this sound, Hell Paso has it.”

With over 100,000 tickets sold thus far this year, the Texas-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer continues to dominate the touring world. In addition to his ‘Road to Hell Paso’ dates, Koe will support Eric Church this July. He will also perform at various festivals including a headline slot at the inaugural Georgia Country Music Fest this Labor Day Weekend in Marietta, GA. Visit https://georgiacountrymusicfest.com/ for more information.

This Friday, Koe will be featured on Ella Langley’s new song “That’s Why We Fight” – stay tuned for more from Wetzel coming soon!

Charges are pending following an investigation into a deadly head-on collision in Monroe county.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the drivers involved in Tuesday morning’s crash as 33 year-old Janice Stapleton and 36 year-old Anthony Capp who died in the crash.

According to a preliminary report from THP, Stapleton and Capp were driving opposite directions on Highway 68 near Frontier Road when Stapleton crossed into the opposite lane, hitting Capp head-on.

Additionally, both drivers had children in the car. Stapleton had two juveniles in the car, an 11-year-old and 5 year-old girl who were not wearing seatbelts and were both injured.

Capp had a 7 and 6 year-old boy in the car, the 6 year old was not wearing a seatbelt.

Charges are pending for Stapleton.