In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been playing an ever-increasing role in our lives. For example, Microsoft’s Chatbot-Powered Bing AI is one of the most advanced AI systems ever created, and it’s constantly becoming smarter. Microsoft’s Chatbot-Powered Bing AI is the latest incarnation of Microsoft’s AI efforts. It is powered by the OpenAI GPT-3… Continue reading Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Bing AI gets smarter with more local knowledge
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Controversial Lithium Mine Moves Forward in Nevada
Residents of Nevada are simultaneously outraged and unsurprised after a lithium mining operation received approval from federal regulators late last month. The mine in question, which is located northeast of Reno, has been the target of intense local opposition since its proposed construction was announced in 2018. The project had been initially halted due to… Continue reading Controversial Lithium Mine Moves Forward in Nevada
Restoring Louisiana’s Shoreline, One Glass Bottle at a Time
Restoring Louisiana’s shoreline may seem like an overwhelming task, but resident and artist Tim Cherry is dedicated to helping make a difference, one glass bottle at a time. After Hurricane Katrina left parts of Louisiana in ruins in 2005, such as Grand Isle, Cherry decided to take action and help rebuild the shoreline. For the… Continue reading Restoring Louisiana’s Shoreline, One Glass Bottle at a Time
Huge Trash Buildup Totally Covers Section of Balkan River
Standing on the banks of what was the Bagladesh River not more than five years ago, it’s hard to believe. Garbage, five feet deep and thirty feet wide, has coated a section of the river’s course, smothering the ground, clogging pipes and thoroughly occupying the landscape. It’s an environmental disaster of epic proportions, with far-reaching… Continue reading Huge Trash Buildup Totally Covers Section of Balkan River
Elon Musk wants to move trial away from San Francisco over ‘local negativity’
The legendary entrepreneur Elon Musk recently declared that he might move the upcoming trial against the officials that rejected his plans to re-open Tesla’s Fremont plant from San Francisco to a more “objective” federal court due to “local negativity.” On Tuesday, the billionaire took to Twitter to air his grievances with local presiding officials. Owner… Continue reading Elon Musk wants to move trial away from San Francisco over ‘local negativity’