Do we really know what’s at stake with AI? Plus, the local news for September 16, 2026.
Blackburn demands dark money group take down AI attack ad
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is threatening legal action against a dark money group for running an attack ad against her using artificial intelligence.
Tennessee banned AI in political ads. Why candidates are using it anyway
This year, Tennessee banned political campaigns from using artificial intelligence in their ads without some sort of disclosure. Two Republican frontrunners in the race for the 6th Congressional District have used AI to attack the other, but there’s a chance neither will face consequences for violating the new law.
Thousands of independent musicians join lawsuits against AI companies
Revelations about music databases that AI companies might have accessed have prompted independent musicians to join a pair of class action lawsuits.
NashVillager Podcast: Next steps for Tennessee’s AI and datacenters
Who have tech firms lined up to make the case for building more datacenters in our communities? Plus, the local news for July 13, 2026.
Why new revelations about the training of AI music models hit close to home
Musicians are expressing alarm at finding their music listed in sets of data that might’ve been used to train AI models. The Atlantic’s AI watchdog project ignited the conversation and Nashville-based digital strategist and songwriter Charles Alexander weighs in with senior music writer Jewly Hight.
Tennessee’s Trump approval rating drops, gubernatorial candidates lag behind outgoing Gov. Lee
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen in Tennessee as more voters are thinking with their wallets ahead of the midterm elections.
NashVillager Podcast: AI bills that flopped, changed, and passed
Can Tennessee legislators rein in AI? Plus, the local news for May 19, 2026.
What to know when AI joins your next doctor’s appointment
Your doctor might ask to have an AI tool listen during your next appointment. Here’s what to know.
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