TECHNOLOGY

We talk to author Duston Spear about her book "Bird Girl," we speak with The Shoestring Managing Editor Brian Zayatz about a lawsuit against Open AI and Microsoft, and check in with Mr. Universe about the weaponization of space.

Today on The Rundown panelists discuss the recent cyberattack on Springfield schools, the status of lawsuits involving a Springfield courthouse and MGM casino, and the root of data center discontent.

Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno would not give details on the incident but called it a "Level 4," or severe cyber attack.

All public schools in Springfield, Mass., will be closed Tuesday, September 8, following a cyber incident.

The program looks at three key pillars when evaluating a potential device recipient: workforce training, telehealth capabilities, or expanding educational access.

Under new rules, Mass. lawmakers can schedule formal sessions to take up any of the numerous bills that they have been dumping into six-person conference committees, after the end of July.

Virtual WayBack allows users to talk with their AI replicas in real time on their website.

Carrie Saldo and panelists discuss data centers in the 413, the challenge of filling aging government positions, potential for new high school graduation requirements, a new nature preserve in the Berkshires & much more.

Panelists break down the reasons behind rising sewer costs, final plans to clean up PCBs in the Housatonic River by GE, privacy concerns regarding license plate cameras, and the 15th anniversary of the devastating tornado that ripped through western Mass..

Lawmakers debate the "Mass Wins Act" containing tech and business investments, amid tight deadlines, assessing consequences of a decreased income tax and state budget talks.