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March 6, 2026

AI's Role in Tuesday’s Elections, an Update on Sunday's Shooting, & It's My Park Day

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AI's Role in Tuesday’s Elections, an Update on Sunday's Shooting, & It's My Park Day

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Yesterday, Austin police released new details about the deadly shooting that unfolded early Sunday on West Sixth Street, including 911 calls and video footage from the area. On this week's Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to unpack the latest developments and what officers’ body cameras reveal about the scene. Later, the team is joined by Omar Gallaga, a Central Texas-based tech reporter, to discuss how artificial intelligence played a role during Texas' primary elections and then, we bring you some good news to take you through the weekend. 

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