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☆ 10 Ways GPT-4 Is Impressive but Still Flawed
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Cade Metz | Keith Collins | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

10 Ways GPT-4 Is Impressive but Still FlawedOpenAI has upgraded the technology that powers its online chatbot in notable ways. Cade Metz andMarch 14, 2023A new version of the technology that powers an A.I. But the long-rumored new artificial intelligence system, GPT-4, still has a few of the quirks and makes some of the same habitual mistakes that baffled researchers when that chatbot, ChatGPT, was introduced. He asked for a syllabus that could teach him the basics, and the bot provided one that was detailed and well organized. It even provided a wide range of techniques for learning and remembering Spanish words (though not all of its suggestions hit the mark).

☆ Spring training roundup: Orioles beat Phillies on walk-off HR
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Mar 6, 2023; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) hits a RBI double against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at Ed Smith Stadium. They tied the game in that frame on Coby Mayo's run-scoring single, Connor Norby's RBI groundout and Colton Cowser's two-run homer. Alec Bohm went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double and two RBIs for the Phillies and Jake Cave added a two-run shot. Miguel Rojas opened that salvo with a two-run double and later added a solo homer for the Dodgers. Cade Marlowe went yard and Cal Raleigh hit an RBI double for the Mariners.

☆ As parliament meets, China keeps would-be protesters at bay
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Engen Tham | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] Demonstrators hold up signs during a protest over the freezing of deposits by some rural-based banks, outside a People's Bank of China building in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 10, 2022, in this screengrab from video obtained by Reuters. Text in foreground reads, "Henan Bank, return to us our legal deposits! The people's life-saving deposits!" China has a low tolerance for group displays of discontent, even if anger is not directed against the government. Some of those who spoke with Reuters declined to use their full names due to the sensitivity of the matter.

☆ There’s hope beyond moaning for European telcos
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Pierre Briancon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

The annual Barcelona tech fest this week was in line with tradition, but a different mood music could also be heard beyond the bleatings of European telco executives. The good news for them is that European competition authorities seem to have been mollified by the constant pleading, and could take a softer approach to consolidation in the industry. Höttges compared the 55 billion euros invested by European telcos on infrastructure last year to the 1 billion euros invested in connectivity by those he calls the “hyperscalers”. The hope is now that, considering the European telcos’ low return on investment, European competition authorities will review their strict stance on consolidation in the sector. But European telcos also have means to address some of the problems they are facing without giving the impression that everything depends on forces beyond their control.

☆ Ketamine is being sold as a depression wonder drug. For some, it's making everything worse.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +42 min

The infusions at the ketamine clinic in his West Texas hometown were a Christmas gift from his grandmother. About five years ago, more and more of my friends started using ketamine recreationally. IV ketamine treatment centers charging $400 to $2,000 an infusion popped up all over the country. "Ketamine used as directed in an appropriate clinical setting very rarely leads to any dependence," Mindbloom says on its website. Like Nadia, most of the people I interviewed said when they started using ketamine, they didn't think it was possible to become dependent on it.

☆ CIO 2023 Priorities: Always Be Modernizing
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Belle Lin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +2 min

Technology executives in a recent CIO Journal end-of-year survey shared their priorities for 2023. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CIO Journal The Morning Download delivers daily insights and news on business technology from the CIO Journal team. “And this year we are doubling down to maximize the potential of our [over] 500 petabytes of data.”Ramon Richards, CIO, Fannie Mae Photo: Cade Martin PhotographyAt mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae, CIO Ramon Richards said one of his 2023 technology priorities includes continued cloud adoption. “We’ve built a strong foundation and are reaching maturity on many aspects of our digital transformation, which allows us to allocate more capacity to deliver on Fannie Mae business priorities next year,” Mr. Richards said. David Vidoni, vice president of information technology at Pegasystems Inc., said the top technology priority in 2023 is to continue modernizing its business systems.

“Nearly every single state in the nation has passed at least one significant gun safety law since Sandy Hook,” concluded the report, first obtained by NBC News. Gun violence has gone from being a political third rail to a kitchen table topic in just ten years. Nearly every American will know a victim of gun violence in their lifetime.”Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., hugs Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., at the Giffords Gun Violence Memorial in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on June 7. Still, gun safety advocates face tall hurdles to achieving other goals, like banning semi-automatic assault-style weapons and large-capacity ammunition. Republicans just won control of the House, almost certainly ending hopes for stricter gun laws for the foreseeable future.

☆ The 20+ Best Black Friday Tech Deals to Shop Right Now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +9 min

Whether you’re shopping for a smartphone, a computer, headphones or accessories, we have you covered with the best deals on tech. This deal is $20 less than the best price we’ve ever seen, and while Apple released a newer version of the streaming box this year, the benefits don’t outweigh this killer price. Apple’s MagSafe Charger is the fastest wireless charger out there. The MagSafe Duo Charger has the same benefits as the standalone MagSafe Charger, and it also includes an Apple Watch charger. Mophie’s 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand is marked down to $100, matching the lowest price we’ve seen.

In August, we spent a day driving around with Mr. Cook and his Tesla to assess the progress of this experimental technology. Tesla is driving But watch as the Tesla struggles to make sense of its environment, veering from the road into a motel parking lot. The experiences of beta testers like Mr. Cook are a window into the enormously ambitious and expensive bet that Tesla is making on self-driving technology. Guided by Tesla’s self-driving technology, the car drove along the river and over a bridge before reaching an intersection lined with trees. These companies are now preparing self-driving car services that will operate without backup drivers in places like San Francisco and Austin, Texas.

Rep. Kim Schrier is running against Republican Matt Larkin in Washington's 8th Congressional District. The 8th District is located near Seattle, the largest city in the state. Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier faces off against Republican Matt Larkin in Washington's 8th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsWashington's 8th Congressional District candidatesSchrier is a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor. Voting history for Washington's 8th Congressional DistrictWashington's 8th Congressional District straddles both sides of the Cascade Mountains and includes eastern King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

☆ Washington state woman fended off black bear by punching it in the nose, official says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Washington state woman was injured after a bear knocked her to the ground outside her home Saturday morning, a wildlife official said. The bear was ultimately killed in the same area later in the morning by Fish and Wildlife officers, it said. "Black bear mothers seldom attack people in defense of cubs," the U.S. Forest Service said in a primer on black bears. Washington hasn't had a fatal black bear attack on humans since 1974, Fish and Wildlife officials said. Each case involved a different species, including a brown bear in Alaska, a black bear in Connecticut, and a grizzly in Wyoming, officials said.

☆ (video) Echipa #diez te îndeamnă, printr-o serie de videoclipuri amuzante, să votezi în siguranță
▼ + stars: | 2020-10-31 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

(video) Echipa #diez te îndeamnă, printr-o serie de videoclipuri amuzante, să votezi în siguranțăÎn data de 1 noiembrie, în țară urmează să se desfășoare alegeri prezidențiale. Noi, echipa #diez, am realizat o serie de videoclipuri amuzante în care îți arătăm care sunt unele dintre principalele reguli recomandate de autorități pentru a vota în siguranță. # Evită orele aglomerateDupă ce am analizat prezența la vot la alegerile precedente, cele mai puțin aglomerate ore sunt:# dimineața: între orele 7.0 și 10.00;# după-amiază: între orele 16.00 și 21.00. # Păstrează distanțaÎn timp ce aștepți la rând la secția de votare, respectă distanța minimă de 1,5 metri. # Evită îmbrățișările cu rudele și prieteniiPăstrează distanța fizică și evită îmbrățișările cu prietenii sau rudele.

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