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A controversial bill aimed at protecting Californians from artificial intelligence apocalypse is causing an uproar in the tech industry. The bill passed a key committee this week but was amended to make it more palatable to Silicon Valley. SB 1047, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), is expected to be introduced in the state Assembly later this month. If it passes the Legislature, Gov. Gavin Newsom would have to decide whether to sign or veto the landmark bill.Supporters of the bill say it would create guardrails to prevent rapidly advancing AI models from causing catastrophic accidents, like shutting…

Image makers are stuck in a pattern.Illustration: The Atlantic. Source: GettyAugust 16, 2024, 6:05 PM ET This is Atlantic Intelligence, a newsletter where our writers help you make better sense of artificial intelligence and the new machine age. Sign up here.At this point, AI art is about as noteworthy as an email offering you 10 percent off a new pair of jeans. On the one hand, it's miraculous that a computer program can synthesize an image based on a text prompt. On the other, these images are so commonplace that they've become a new kind of digital junk, polluting social…

The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in Denver so far this year, and the positive test has health officials urging people to take precautions.According to the DDPHE, West Nile Virus is most often transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus does not spread from person to person. In Colorado, West Nile Virus cases are most often diagnosed in August and September, although cases may be identified as early as May and as late as December. Mosquito season typically lasts from late April through mid-October,…

To stay ahead in the construction and contracting industry, you need to embrace technology that increases efficiency and streamlines operations. Local contractors handling residential and small commercial projects can greatly benefit from leveraging a variety of technology solutions.Here are six effective ways local contractors can use technology to streamline their operations.Effective financial management is crucial to any contracting business, and technology can make these processes much more efficient.Integrating specialist tools like the Joist app for contractors helps you manage and streamline your finances, from creating detailed, accurate estimates to generating professional invoices and processing payments.Let’s consider how local Annapolis contractors…

The Cardinals and Colts meet in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. With neither team having a starter, backups become more valuable. Find out why the Colts have the advantage in that regard. August 16, 2024 • 18:00 ET • 4 min read Photo credit – USA TODAY Sports Week 2 of the NFL preseason continues through Saturday night, which means we have our predictions for the Cardinals vs. Colts game. After two days of joint practice, it's unlikely either team will use their starters, but the Colts should have the advantage in the first half. Let’s take a look…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Temple Health is hosting a Healthy Block Party, an event aimed at meeting people who normally wouldn't go for a routine doctor's checkup. Alexander Cooper pricked his finger and quickly discovered that his blood sugar was elevated, a sign that he might develop diabetes in the future.”It was scary,” Cooper said. “It was shocking.” Among the many free services offered by Temple University's mobile van, diabetes testing will be part of Saturday's block party.”The reason we go out into the community is because it helps us address issues that go undiagnosed because people are afraid to go…

You may have seen Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX:LIC) release its annual results to the market last week. Initial reaction was poor, with the share price falling 8.5% to A$8.35 last week. Lifestyle Communities posted 4.0% higher sales to A$242 million. Statutory earnings per share (EPS) were A$0.45, roughly 7.8% below analyst expectations. Earnings releases are an important time for investors, as they allow them to track a company's performance, see what the analysts are predicting for next year, and see if there's been a change in sentiment towards the company. So, we've gathered predictions after the latest earnings release to…

You may have seen Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX:LIC) release its annual results to the market last week. Initial reaction was poor, with the share price falling 8.5% to A$8.35 last week. Lifestyle Communities posted 4.0% higher sales to A$242 million. Statutory earnings per share (EPS) were A$0.45, roughly 7.8% below analyst expectations. Earnings releases are an important time for investors, as they allow them to track a company's performance, see what the analysts are predicting for next year, and see if there's been a change in sentiment towards the company. So, we've gathered predictions after the latest earnings release to…

Rain and thunderstorms will continue tonight as the first front moves through the area. Showers and storms will continue overnight, with temperatures dropping to the mid 60s F. Because the area is located between the fronts, some early morning showers will be followed by dry weather on Saturday. Activity will calm down during the day Saturday, with more rain moving in Saturday evening (WVVA Weather)It will be mostly cloudy Saturday morning but will become partly sunny by the afternoon. A warm day is expected with temperatures in the low 80s F and the mid to upper 80s F in warmer…

Derek Connolly, a franchise screenwriter who has worked on films such as the “Jurassic World” series, has been hired as the screenwriter for Skydance's live-action adaptation of Sega's video game “Eternal Champions.” David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger are producing for Skydance, while Toru Nakahara, who oversaw the film adaptation of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series, will serve as producer for the video game studio. First released in 1993, Eternal Champions is a fighting game developed by Sega and published for the Sega Genesis console. You get the concept: in order to change the dire fate of the Earth,…