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On Sunday, Procreate, maker of the popular illustration and animation app for iOS, vowed not to introduce AI-generated features into its software programs, saying the technology was “built on a foundation of theft.” The announcement has been widely welcomed within the creative community and contrasts with other creative software makers who have rushed to incorporate AI capabilities into their programs. Procreate released a statement on their website explaining their decision to support creativity that is “made, not generated.” The statement reads: Generative AI is taking the humanity out of things. This technology is built on the foundation of theft and…
Jim Long, CEO of Genesus, explains pork August 23, 2024 3 min read I had a discussion with producers last week. We had a good discussion about current productivity. It got me thinking about the myths and reality of productivity claims. As a result, I looked at the latest MetaFarms database. It’s a database of 1.1 million sows in the US, Canada and Australia. 3,000 farms have been closed and 8 million pigs have been put into grow-out and fattening. The large database reflects reality. The average weight of growing pigs is 53.6 lbs. The average weight of fattening pigs…
CHICAGO — A tearful, unscripted moment between Tim Waltz and his 17-year-old son, Gus, has sparked a flood of praise and admiration — but also some ugly online bullying.Gus Waltz, who has anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as a nonverbal learning disability, watched excitedly from the front row of Chicago’s United Center on Wednesday night and openly cried as his father, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, delivered his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.The Minnesota governor spoke about the difficult fertility treatments he and his wife Gwen went through to have their daughter, Hope.more:Tim Waltz’s son,…
Do you have a minute to spare? Please ask me. isDoes an employer have the right to view employee emails on company computers? This question has been raised many times in countless offices, but no final, definitive answer has been established. Regardless of legality, personal data on public servers should not be assumed to remain private. One issue is currently getting media attention, but it’s not uncommon and is a good example of the problem and why all workers should be aware of the precautions. An employee of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has filed a complaint alleging that…
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven shopping is revolutionizing the digital marketplace and empowering brands Rapidly rethink your marketing strategy. Industry experts and recent data clearly show that the influence of AI in e-commerce is growing. study A survey by content management system provider Storyblok revealed that roughly 40% of high-value online shoppers now regularly use AI services like ChatGPT for product research. Even more notably, 17% of respondents cited AI tools as the main source of information for their purchasing decisions, followed by Google (45%) and major online marketplaces like Amazon (26%). “AI is changing the way consumers find and trust product…
Pixel 9 Pro XLEwan Spence Ten months ago, Google announced the arrival of AI smartphones with the launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The annual update cycle has arrived early as Google touts its dominance in generative AI. To deliver on its latest promises, new features must be rolled into capable smartphones. I’ve been using the new phone for the past week to find out if Google has achieved those goals. Pixel 9 Pro XLEwan Spence The Pixel 9 Pro XL is a heavy phone. Google tweaked the model number, so the Pixel 9 Pro XL is…
When MAGA conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer criticized President Donald Trump’s former press secretary for her weight, the internet didn’t quite take it.Stephanie Grisham, who was Melania Trump’s press secretary and chief of staff, spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night. During her speech, Grisham told attendees that the former president has mocked his supporters behind closed doors, calling them “basement dwellers.”Grisham said she resigned on Jan. 6, 2021 — the day of the Capitol attack — because she “could not contribute any more to this madness.”She added: “Kamala Harris speaks the truth and respects the American people, and…
a A few weeks ago, Donald Trump thought it would be amusing to accuse US Vice President Kamala Harris of using AI for an image of a crowd of people greeting her at the airport. “Did anyone notice that Kamala cheated at the airport?” Trump asked, exasperated, jabbing his thumb into his phone. “There was no one on the plane and she used AI. […] She should be disqualified because creating fake images is election interference. Anyone who does that is committing fraud on all counts!”Just as some animals are more equal than others, some politicians are more honest. So…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – It’s no secret that Greenville becomes a little more lively when ECU students are back in town.”Without the students, we couldn’t make a living here,” said Yvonne Perry, general manager of University Book Exchange. But the impact may be bigger than some think: ECU has a $2.2 billion impact on Eastern Carolina’s economy in fiscal year 2023, according to ECU data. Local businesses are also seeing a boom this year. “It was just so busy from 12:30 to 2:30. We had a real student presence,” said Riley Weaver, Cucinella’s front-of-house manager. This is the first official…
On August 21, 2024, VeriSource Services, Inc. (“VSI”) filed a data breach notification with the Texas Attorney General after discovering that an unauthorized third party had gained access to information held by the company. In the notice, VeriSource explains that the incident allowed unauthorized third parties to access sensitive information (such as names, dates of birth and social security numbers) of employees and dependents of companies that use VSI’s services. After completing its investigation, VeriSource began sending data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident. If you have received a data…