4 testiest moments of Oregon's first gubernatorial debateGov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, on Oct. 1 clashed in their first gubernatorial debate of the 2026 general election season.Eugene Register-Guard4d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetTina Kotekoregon gubernatorial debate
Kotek orders AI safeguards for Oregon, citing Trump inactionGov. Tina Kotek on Sept. 23 ordered the creation of guidelines and oversight for the use of advanced artificial intelligence models by state agencies.Eugene Register-Guard13d agoWhole story →TechnologyTina Kotekoregon ai safeguards order
Eugene man flies drones to assist with public safetyAfter prison, Bill Barnard is using his tech skills to help Lane County residents track emergency calls live.Eugene Register-Guard16d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticepublic safety tech innovation
Mike Johnson says AI companies should ensure safety, not CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN's "State of the Union" that AI developers, not Congress, bear responsibility for ensuring their products are safe.Eugene Register-Guard23d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyMike Johnsonai regulation debate
