Washington, D.C. and Utah use Claude the most, followed by California. Researchers found that AI usage was correlated with a state’s income.
Angela Eichhorst
Angela is CT Mirror’s first AI Data Reporter / Product Developer. She is focused on developing AI methods to improve the CT Mirror’s research and reporting, using categorization, text-parsing, and other emerging technologies to provide even wider news coverage across the state of Connecticut. After fact-checking for CNN, Angela produced polls for the AP-NORC Center and worked on the 2024 VoteCast election model. She holds a B.A from Harvard and is originally from London, England.
Posted inEconomic Development
As Trump calls for $100K H-1B visa fee, CT employers face uncertainty
Many CT companies use the H-1B visa to hire specialized employees, but the new policy could make that financially unfeasible for some.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
International student enrollment at UConn is down 8%
International students in 2025 account for less than 10% of the University of Connecticut’s enrollment for the first time in 5 years.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Rental subsidies struggle to keep pace with housing costs
Nonprofits are distributing rent assistance payments that are 14% higher than in 2024 and 49% higher than in 2020 to keep pace with costs.
Posted inGovernment
CT DEEP posted an AI-generated image, and the Internet noticed
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection posted an AI-generated image to Facebook last week. The agency soon replaced it.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
US Army Corps cites progress clearing hydrilla in CT. What’s next?
Officials say they’re turning the tide in a long-running fight against hydrilla — but to continue, the Army Corps needs additional funding.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
COVID cases in Connecticut rose in August
Connecticut’s COVID cases have been rising throughout the summer, reaching levels in August not seen since February.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
CT has more than 300 ice cream shops. This family has tried them all
After years of road trips and tastings across Connecticut, the Behuns are bringing their favorite scoops on “tour” throughout the state.
Posted inImmigration
ICE arrests, deportations in CT up sharply in Trump’s second term
ICE has more than doubled its arrests and tripled its deportations in Connecticut compared to the first half of 2024.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
New Haven-area ER visitors more likely to report suicidal thoughts
Residents from South Central Connecticut told emergency room personnel they’d had thoughts of suicide at 1 1/2 times the state average.
Posted inEspañol
¿Qué es el diquat? Qué saber sobre el herbicida utilizado en CT
Durante este verano, se ha desatado un intenso debate sobre un herbicida químico poco conocido, pero ampliamente utilizado: el diquat.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
What is diquat? Here’s what to know about herbicide at the center of debate in CT
Diquat is among the most common herbicides used on invasive plants. It’s approved for use in the U.S. by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT bottle bill now tackles redemption fraud. But is it happening?
Redemption rates rose since CT bumped its bottle deposit to 10 cents, but some blame returns from out of state. Hard data is lacking.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Diquat among most commonly used aquatic herbicides in CT, documents show
Recent plan to use diquat on hydrilla in the Connecticut River set off viral opposition campaign. But its use is common across the state.
Posted inEspañol
¿Cuáles son las nuevas leyes de inteligencia artificial en CT?
CT no reguló la inteligencia artificial para empresas, pero sí criminalizó la pornografía vengativa deepfake y puso dinero en educación.