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Dueling documentaries illuminate the promise and perils of artificial intelligence
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Artificial intelligence's dystopian specter has spawned a pair of documentaries dissecting a technology that's depicted in the films as a ravenous parasite devouring humanity's knowledge, creativity and empathy.
The films, “Deepfaking Sam Altman” and “The AI Doc," examine the iss ... (full story)
The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.
Researchers studied hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% ... (full story)
Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — To receive Medicaid health coverage, some adults will soon have to show they are working, volunteering or taking classes. But to gather that proof, many states first will have to spend millions of dollars improving their computer systems.
Across the nation, states face an immense task and high co ... (full story)
Ohio courts selected for National Initiative to Assist Families
Increasing caseloads, limited resources, and growing numbers of self-represented litigants have led to challenges for family courts working to resolve conflicts in a timely manner while protecting the well-being of children.
Two Ohio courts – Delaware County Domestic Relations Court and Medina County Domestic Relations Cou ... (full story)
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
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WASHINGTON (AP) — With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.
In January, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a new version of its chatbot that the company says can analyze user ... (full story)