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Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
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More American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but skepticism is still widespread.
New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs. Many workers who are not using AI s ... (full story)
Rule changes clarify who can receive Guardian ad Litem reports
The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted proposed rule changes to explain who can receive a report written by a guardian ad litem (GAL). The amendments also strengthen the protections against the unauthorized disclosure of GAL reports.
The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
Courts appoint GALs for children in certain domestic ... (full story)
Conviction Upheld for Overdose Death Aided by Woman Who Helped Neighbor Buy Heroin
The conviction of a Franklin County woman who helped a friend purchase heroin will be reinstated, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled April 9.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court reinstated Carol Seymour’s convictions for involuntary manslaughter and corrupting another with drugs. In 2019, Seymour helped her Grove City ... (full story)
Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Through the window of his combine, Wayne Greier watches his teenage son Blake drive a tractor across an empty field, towing a plow into position for another uncertain season of spring planting.
Greier would be worrying less if the solar farm he wanted on his land had come to pass. But local officials ... (full story)
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — For some evangelical Christians, faith is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. At $1.99 per minute, the tech company Just Like Me is taking that concept to a new level.
Users of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other re ... (full story)