This Month's Latest Tech News in Henderson, NV - Saturday May 31st 2025 Edition

Spring 2025 marks a transformative season for Henderson's tech scene as landmark developments in artificial intelligence (AI) shape policy, education, and industry.

Nevada legislators have introduced over a dozen bills focused on expanding, regulating, and ethically deploying AI in critical sectors - from banning discriminatory AI in insurance, requiring disclosure in political campaigns, and implementing AI-driven government tools, to establishing stricter data privacy rules in the Nevada Legislature's comprehensive AI reform package.

In education, the Nevada Department of Education has launched a statewide guidance document, “Nevada's STELLAR Pathway to AI Teaching and Learning,” built in collaboration with the Nevada AI Alliance, emphasizing “equity, privacy, and the central role of educators.”

“With the Nevada AI Alliance, we are creating ethical guidelines and resources to ensure AI enhances education while maintaining equity, privacy, and the central role of educators,”

stated Dr. Steve Canavero, Interim Superintendent, underscoring Nevada's commitment to preparing students for tomorrow's workforce with responsible AI use.

Meanwhile, regional momentum is fueled by national trends: at the NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas, AI-powered media production, immersive AR/VR, and digital content innovation took center stage, signaling how local policy and global industry are converging in Nevada's expanding AI landscape.

Artificial intelligence took the spotlight at the NAB Show 2025, turning the Las Vegas Convention Center into a global hub for over 63,000 attendees exploring transformative changes across media, entertainment, and broadcasting.

The AI Innovation Pavilion at NAB Show 2025 showcased breakthroughs from automated content creation to real-time translation and AI-powered production workflows, with companies like AWS unveiling cloud-connected sports production and generative AI demos.

Hands-on workshops and an expanded Post|Production World track provided creators with practical training in leading-edge AI tools, while conference sessions addressed emerging concerns around ethics, content integrity, and copyright.

As Karen Chupka, NAB's Executive VP, explained,

“AI is transforming media and entertainment, unlocking new ways to tell stories, engage audiences and streamline production.”

Major trends included immersive storytelling through VR/AR technology, seamless cloud collaboration, and new creator economy platforms, all underpinned by AI-driven innovation.

Economic, ethical, and political implications - such as press freedom under evolving policies - were debated by industry leaders. For a data-driven snapshot, attendance exceeded 63,000 from over 160 countries, with more than 1,150 exhibitors, including a record 125 first-time organizations:

Metric	Figure (2025)
Attendees	~63,000
Countries Represented	160+
Exhibitors	1,150+
First-Time Exhibitors	125

Deep dives into the intersection of AI and media at the AWS booth showcasing generative AI and live cloud sports production and an industry-wide focus on innovation make the NAB Show 2025 a defining moment for anyone seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

For a thorough analysis of key themes and the broader impact of AI, see this expert roundup of NAB Show 2025 from TV Technology.

The innovative “Unfinished Legacies” campaign in Kansas City is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revive the stories of fentanyl overdose victims, aiming to educate youth and save lives.

By animating the faces and voices of those lost - such as Jaden Anderson, Victor Avalos Marmolejo, and Jordan Coburn - these AI-generated videos are shared widely across social media and city billboards to make the dangers of counterfeit pills more personal and memorable; as one victim's poignant message reveals,

“What I didn't know, no one knew, is that there was fentanyl in it. Now I'm gone because I didn't know.”

This AI-driven public health effort spotlights a growing crisis, as federal and local agencies intensify fentanyl interdiction and awareness campaigns nationwide.

According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, over 150 million deadly doses have already been seized in 2025, reflecting a dramatic rise in fentanyl prevalence and the urgent need for community outreach, such as memorial exhibits and resources for families and educators.

For more insight on the AI-powered campaign immortalizing overdose victims' stories, read the original KCTV news feature on AI-powered fentanyl awareness campaign.

Explore in-depth data on DEA's nationwide response and staggering seizure statistics at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration official website.

To understand broader public education and community prevention resources, visit the DEA Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Resources.

Middle schoolers in the FISERV Future Techies program are gaining real-world skills in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through an innovative 11-week after-school initiative in partnership with Omaha Public Schools.

Forty-eight students from Bluestem, Norris, and Lewis & Clark Middle Schools delved into coding, robotics, and fintech before pitching their own cybersecurity solutions to Fiserv professionals.

Standout projects included “Shark Security,” an ID verification scanner for ATMs using hand and body scans to outsmart hackers, as well as AI tools for customizing savings plans.

According to Fiserv's Chief Risk Officer, Joanne Sebby,

“They have the opportunity to be hands on with things like artificial intelligence, robotics, learn about cybersecurity concepts. It's really focused on the evolution of commerce to get them ready to be the future of commerce.”

The top two teams will advance to compete nationally with other Fiserv offices.

Students highlighted the excitement of learning cutting-edge tech and the hands-on exposure to cybersecurity professionals, a sentiment echoed by both school leaders and participants.

As Georgia Eastman, a 7th-grade robotics enthusiast, shared,

“I had a lot of fun with this program, not only learning and growing as an engineer, but also just hanging out and learning about how to succeed in the future, because fintech is becoming the face of the future.”

For a detailed look at students' innovative projects, visit the Omaha students learn about tech, AI in Fiserv program, or see highlights in Omaha Middle Schoolers Learn Tech Concepts at Fintech Company.

Explore how artificial intelligence is influencing cybersecurity education globally in the 2025 Program on Cyber Security Studies recap.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Nvidia's Jensen Huang are sending a clear message: the era of optional AI adoption at work is over, and Henderson's workforce must adapt swiftly or risk irrelevance.

In a widely cited TED 2025 interview with Eric Schmidt on AI adoption, Schmidt argued, “If you're not using this technology, you're not going to be relevant compared to your peer groups and your competitors and the people who want to be successful.

Adopt it, and adopt it fast.” Both leaders emphasize that AI will touch every profession, with studies forecasting up to a 30% annual productivity boost for those who leverage the technology.

While some worry AI may lead to sweeping job losses, Schmidt disagrees, noting on PBS about AI's impact on jobs that “there will be more jobs for humans...

they're going to be smarter because they're going to have this digital assistance,” and highlighting current labor shortages as an indicator of new roles being created.

Complementing Schmidt's perspective, Huang recently warned, “You are not going to lose your job to AI, but you are going to lose your job to somebody who uses AI.”

“One thing to remember is that this is a marathon, not a sprint. Every day you get up, and you just keep going.”

This consensus, detailed in a Times of India report on AI and job markets, underscores the urgency for upskilling and lifelong learning in Henderson.

As rapid technological advances transform local industries, embracing AI-powered tools is not merely recommended - it's a necessity for career resilience and economic growth.

This month marks a significant leap for smart stadium technology as NWN, North America's leading AI-powered solutions provider, begins a five-year partnership with the Kraft Group to transform IT infrastructure at Gillette Stadium and across the group's diverse business portfolio.

The initiative introduces AI features such as facial recognition for ticketless stadium entry, touchless payments, mobile wayfinding, and next-generation network connectivity, all designed to streamline both fan and employee experiences in preparation for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

These implementations include environmental controls, real-time playbook delivery, and advanced IPTV networks at the new Patriots training facility - offering a glimpse of the intelligent, adaptable sports venues of the future.

Michael Israel, the Kraft Group CIO, underscores the transformation by stating,

“The economic impact is how do we get smarter and how do we drive efficiencies and the guest experience. If the guest experience is better, people are going to stay longer and they are going to buy more. The more modern we become, the more we transform, the more efficient we become.”

The partnership also features an opt-in facial recognition entry and payment system that will protect user choice and privacy while enabling faster, frictionless access and purchases.

To see how AI is reshaping fan engagement and stadium operations, read detailed coverage on the future of AI-powered sports infrastructure, learn more about NWN's technological commitment in their official partnership announcement with the Kraft Group, and explore the innovative biometric upgrades at Gillette Stadium outlined by Biometric Update's recent industry deep-dive.

As AI-driven scams become increasingly sophisticated, a former FBI agent is teaming up with Henderson's senior community to raise awareness and promote practical defenses against digital threats.

In 2023 alone, over 101,000 U.S. seniors reported losses totaling $3.4 billion to fraud, with AI tools enabling scammers to convincingly impersonate loved ones and authorities through voice cloning, deepfakes, and personalized phishing emails.

According to AARP,

“We're entering an industrial revolution for fraud criminals. AI opens endless possibilities and, unfortunately, endless victims and losses”

(AI-Powered Scams in 2025).

Educational initiatives in Henderson now emphasize verifying caller identities, using family code words, and recognizing urgent, high-pressure requests as red flags.

Tech innovations like Carefull's ScamCheck and Google's AI-powered scam detection are reinforcing these efforts, instantly analyzing suspicious messages and proactively blocking fraudulent content across calls, texts, and emails (Carefull Introduces ScamCheck; Google AI Scam Protection).

As evidenced in the table below, tech support scams now account for over $590 million in annual senior losses, while phishing and fake website scams are on the rise:

Scam Type	2023 U.S. Losses	Key Risk
Tech Support	$590M	Remote access, payment demands
Phishing Attacks	Median $160 loss (65+)	Personal info theft via credible emails
Voice/Deepfake Impersonation	Up to $100,000+ per case	Urgent pleas from cloned relatives

“Protecting seniors is paramount, and we love the opportunity to bring banks together with these facilities. It's a win-win.” - Marnie Stewart, Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation

Digital vigilance, open communication, and knowledge-sharing stand as Henderson's strongest tools in defending older adults from the rapidly shifting landscape of AI-driven scams.

AI is transforming Holocaust remembrance in Henderson and beyond, enabling new ways to preserve and interact with survivors' stories. The acclaimed "Dimensions in Testimony" initiative, developed by the USC Shoah Foundation, uses natural language processing and interactive video biographies to let visitors engage in real-time Q&A sessions with digital representations of survivors - such as those featured at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center and the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

As the latter's executive director, Sam Asher, explains,

“The use of AI is helping us to move to the next generation, telling the story is a very important tool in our arsenal. To talk about how important it is to know the history of the Holocaust, to maintain it and to explain the stories that we have.”

Innovative VR exhibits, like "The Journey Back" by the Illinois Holocaust Museum, further deepen public engagement by allowing participants to virtually accompany survivors to locations from their past.

These pioneering experiences address the urgent need for Holocaust education as survivor numbers dwindle, a mission underscored by survivor Manfred Goldberg BEM who said, "If this is my legacy, it will be a truly remarkable one." For more details on the interactive AI exhibits and their educational impact, visit the Dimensions in Testimony project overview, explore the use of AI and VR to preserve testimony for future generations, or learn about the Virginia Holocaust Museum's interactive AI experience and survivor tributes.

eufy, in partnership with Henderson's renowned Rapid Response Monitoring Center, has launched the ExpertSecure system - marking a significant leap forward in AI-driven security services for homes and small businesses.

ExpertSecure brings together local AI processing and live, round-the-clock professional monitoring, delivering real-time threat detection and multi-hazard protection for a wide range of security devices including cameras, sensors, and doorbells.

The system's Private Local AI Agent distinguishes between familiar visitors and suspicious intruders, rapidly assessing risk and reducing false alarms while ensuring privacy with locally stored data and customizable monitoring.

As Frank Zhu, General Manager of eufy, explained,

“The ExpertSecure system is designed to deliver end-to-end protection of our customers' homes... eufy and Rapid Response share the same commitment to safeguard our customers with the highest level of protection and care.”

Key advantages include backup power, dual 4G LTE connectivity, smart video verification, and an easy plug-and-play setup - supported by a flexible, contract-free subscription model.

To illustrate the market shift, here's how the ExpertSecure system compares to leading alternatives:

Feature	eufy ExpertSecure	Brand A
24/7 Professional Monitoring	Yes	Yes
24h Backup Power Supply	Yes*	For sensors only
4G LTE Dual SIM Backup	Yes	For sensors only
Video Verification by Specialists	Yes	No
Privacy-First Local Storage	Yes	No
No Contract, Cancel Anytime	Yes	No

For more on this leap in home security, explore the official details for the eufy ExpertSecure System, read insights on eufy's partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring, and catch up on top alarm monitoring trends influencing the industry in 2025.

Henderson's Rapid Response Monitoring Services has made industry history as the nation's first third-party monitoring center to achieve UL certification for the TMA-AVS-01 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard, ushering in a new era of AI-driven emergency alarm response.

Fully deploying AVS-01 in January 2024 after rigorous preparation, Rapid Response customized proprietary software that leverages alarm data - including corroborating evidence from AI-powered sensors and video - to assign alarms a priority score based on standardized criteria.

This enables emergency dispatchers to differentiate events that pose no threat from those involving verified human presence and even imminent threats to life.

The AVS-01 framework, developed by The Monitoring Association and UL Solutions, structures alarm events into five levels for public safety (see table below), improving situational awareness and reducing false alarms for both law enforcement and customers.

As Morgan Hertel, Vice President of Technology & Innovation at Rapid Response, explained,

“AVS-01's accurate scoring and classification of intrusion alarms improves situational awareness and allows Specialists to relay a more comprehensive depiction of what is happening at the premises. This standard is a critical need for our industry, so we dedicated substantial resources to put it in place and secure the UL listing as soon as possible.”

This progress aligns with a broader national shift toward AI and real-time data in security, offering Henderson residents and businesses increased safety and reliable emergency response.

AVS-01 Alarm Level	Description
Level 0	No Call for Service
Level 1	Alarm with no additional information
Level 2	High probability of human presence
Level 3	Confirmed threat to property
Level 4	Confirmed threat to life

For more, read the official announcement on Rapid Response's pioneering UL AVS-01 certification, explore the technical foundation at UL Solutions' AVS-01 launch overview, and discover the broader impact of alarm scoring at Brinks Home's certification milestone.

AI is transforming Holocaust education by preserving and enlivening survivor testimonies for new generations through immersive technology. Pioneering exhibits like Dimensions in Testimony at the Virginia Holocaust Museum and the Interactive Holograms: Survivor Stories Experience at the Illinois Holocaust Museum allow visitors to engage in real-time, interactive conversations with digital avatars of Holocaust survivors, using advanced natural language processing and lifelike video projections.

These initiatives capture survivors answering over a thousand questions, capturing emotions, mannerisms, and authentic voices - an approach highlighted in classroom environments where students express a deeper sense of connection and empathy, saying, “It didn't feel like just a hologram.” This innovation resonates globally, from American museums to Canada's human rights centers, enabling historical witness even after survivors have passed.

As described in a recent feature, “They have a moving picture of a survivor, as well as their direct story. Stories we'd never be able to recoup without technology like this” (Deeper learning: How tech brought this Holocaust survivor to life).

The following table summarizes key AI-powered programs:

Exhibit/Program	Location	Technology	Unique Features
Dimensions in Testimony	Multiple (US, Canada)	Interactive holograms with NLP	Real-time Q&A with survivor avatars; 19 biographies captured
Survivor Stories Experience	Illinois Holocaust Museum	HD video, voice recognition	Lifelike conversations; 66-seat theater; VR integration
AI Interactive Dialog	Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC	Non-generative AI matching	Web and on-site access; group survivor dialogues

“When they tell you the story in their own words, it makes it more impactful.”

Through these innovations, AI ensures the lessons and legacies of Holocaust survivors remain accessible and interactive for generations to come.

As Henderson navigates the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, the community finds itself at a critical intersection of opportunity, security, and thoughtful regulation.

Nevada's 2025 legislative session reflects this momentum, with over a dozen bills addressing both the promise and pitfalls of AI - from leveraging smart assistants to reduce food waste for SNAP recipients, to imposing new safeguards against algorithmic bias in policing, healthcare, and education.

Notably, SB199 enhances oversight of AI companies, restricts insurers and landlords from misusing personal data, and emphasizes human review in sensitive sectors like emergency response and mental health care according to Nevada Independent's comprehensive report on AI policy.

Meanwhile, the Nevada Department of Education's new AI ethics roadmap - developed in partnership with the Nevada Community Foundation - aims to “ensure AI enhances education while maintaining equity, privacy, and the central role of educators.”

“The ultimate goal is to empower every Nevada student to succeed in a future shaped by technology,”

emphasized Dr. Steve Canavero, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction in the latest Department of Education release.

Yet, the workforce reckoning is real: industry leaders warn AI could eventually eliminate up to 50% of entry-level jobs in tech, with companies like Anthropic already prioritizing candidates adept at leveraging AI tools and favoring experienced hires as reported by Business Insider.

For Henderson's residents, the coming era demands resilience and new skills - whether adapting to AI-powered workplaces, engaging with ethical technology in schools, or advancing digital security and entrepreneurship to thrive in a changing economy.