The generative artificial intelligence boom has led to the emergence of more companion chatbots.
Patricia Washburn
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Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech
The layoffs represent about 5% of the networking giant’s workforce.
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Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
It’s a beloved Carnival season tradition in New Orleans – and a mess.
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Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching
In the Capitol for a rare weekend session, the Senate voted again to move forward with the assistance.
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A volcano in Iceland is erupting again, spewing lava and cutting heat and hot water supplies
Civil defense officials said no one was believed to be in the town of Grindavik at the time of the new eruption.
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CIA terminates whistleblower who prompted flood of sexual misconduct complaints
The woman’s termination came less than 6 months after she filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the CIA retaliated against her.
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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
Sophisticated generative AI tools, from voice-cloning software to image generators, already are in use in elections in the U.S. and around the world.
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Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness
Hundreds of U.S. communities have enacted “crime-free” laws encouraging and allowing landlords to evict tenants after repeated calls to police or for emergency services.
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Second atmospheric river in days blows into California, knocking out power and flooding roads
Gusts exceeding 80 mph were recorded in the mountains, and nearly 175,000 customers were without electricity statewide.
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Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness
Hundreds of U.S. communities have enacted “crime-free” laws encouraging and allowing landlords to evict tenants after repeated calls to police or for emergency services.