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Cal State University system among first in the country to blend AI with education
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The California State University system will be among the first in the nation to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its education systems, making access free to students, staff, and faculty.
CSU announced Tuesday that within the next few weeks, a public-private initiative with the world’s leading tech companies and the Office of Governor Newsom will drive forward “an AI-powered higher education system.”
Across all 23 CSUs, officials say AI training, learning, and teaching tools— including ChatGPT Edu— will enable students, staff, and faculty to use technology to adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of California.
“The comprehensive strategy will elevate our students’ educational experience across all fields of study, empower our faculty’s teaching and research, and help provide the highly educated workforce that will drive California’s future AI-driven economy,” CSU Chancellor Mildred García said.
According to CSU, the initiative’s driving force of AI applications, innovations and advocacy will be the “AI Workforce Acceleration Board,” consisting of almost a dozen of the world’s leading tech companies, Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office, and CSU representatives.
Officials say the advisory board will encourage CSU students and faculty to collaborate by leveraging AI to create impactful solutions for pressing issues such as climate change and housing affordability.
The CSU system says they will create an AI Commons Hub, a dedicated platform offering AI tools, training programs and certifications, and CSU-developed solutions. Students can also join apprenticeship programs, allowing them to work in AI technology-enabled organizations.
More information about Fresno State’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative is on their website.
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Jurors deliberating the fate of the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, failed to reach a verdict Thursday afternoon, telling the judge they were deadlocked.
A spokesperson from the United States Attorney’s Office told KTLA that jurors will continue to deliberate until they reach a verdict or give up.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, a former Uber driver and one-time Pacific Palisades resident, is accused of starting the Lachman Fire on New Year’s Eve. The fire continued to smolder underground for about a week, even after Los Angeles firefighters believed it had been extinguished.
Flames reignited on Jan. 7, erupting into the deadly Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the upscale community, authorities said.
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A courtroom sketch of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, during his initial court appearance on Oct. 23, 2025. (Bill Robles) -
The U.S. Dept. of Justice booking photo of Jonathan Rinderknecht over the Palisades Fire devastation in Malibu, California in January 2025 (AP).
Prosecutors argued that Rinderknecht deliberately set the fire, claiming he had grown increasingly resentful of wealthy residents and viewed Pacific Palisades as a symbol of that frustration.
“Their case, though circumstantial, is strong,” KTLA legal analyst Alison Triessl said. “The defense is relying on, can they (prosecutors) show beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Rinderknecht actually started this fire and it wasn’t the result of fireworks or some intervening cause.”
The defense argued there is no direct physical evidence tying Rinderknecht to the fire and said the prosecution’s case relies entirely on circumstantial evidence. Rinderknecht did not testify during the trial.
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke outside the courthouse Wednesday about why he believes it will be difficult for prosecutors to prove how the fire started.
“The lack of scene preservation. The fact that they got there after a lot of the evidence was missing. Not a lot of direct evidence. This is a circumstantial case, which is always difficult as a prosecutor to prove,” Haney said.
Rinderknecht, who was arrested and indicted last October, faces up to 45 years in prison if found guilty of three arson counts, including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.
Tony Kurzweil contributed to this report
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