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AI roundup: As elections are nearing in various parts of the world, tech giants such as Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok and others have joined hands to battle AI-generated images during this crucial period. On the other hand, Nokia announced a new AI-powered tool for industrial workers which generates messages such as warnings or information. Know what's happening in the world of AI.Tech giants to fight Misinformation and AI content in electionsSix leading tech companies, Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft,…

Credit: Aaron J Hill from Pexels Persuaded by pomp and pageantry, people across the nation are more likely to put faith in a Pennsylvania groundhog's weather predictions than those made by local woodchucks, according to a national survey query made on behalf of a University of Virginia researcher. Thomas Guterbock, UVA sociology professor emeritus and…

Listen to article(2 minutes)It’s a nervous parent’s dream: finding out your children’s risk of a driving accident before they get behind the wheel of a car.Many of us might think we can predict what kind of drivers our kids will be, but it’s impossible to know whether teens will brake too hard or steer straight when they finally are able to drive. Insurance companies have apps to track teen driving, but that information only comes after they’re on the road.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.…

President Joe Biden delivered his first major election year campaign speech on Friday near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Biden lambasted his predecessor and potential 2024 rival Donald Trump in a forceful addredss, emphasizing the former president’s refusal to accept the peaceful transfer of power in 2020 as a continued threat to American democracy.  “Today we are here to answer the most important of questions: Is democracy still America’s sacred cause?” Biden told a crowd of supporters. “This isn’t rhetorical,…

Cecil, a money-motivated goldendoodle from Pennsylvania, USA, went viral for devouring $4,000 in cash, leading his owners to a smelly quest.Clayton and Carrie Law, who had set an envelope of money aside for a contractor, managed to recover most of the shredded bills from Cecil’s droppings and vomit, piecing it together with only $450 still missing.The four-legged family member’s veterinarian had reportedly told the couple their greedy pet would be ok. Clayton and Carrie’s dignity? That’s another story.Cecil, a…

Updated Dec. 18, 2023 7:37 am ETU.S. Steel agreed to be acquired by Nippon Steel in a $14.1 billion deal that would combine two steel giants in America and Japan.Nippon Steel agreed to acquire the Pittsburgh-based United States Steel for $55 a share, marking a 40% premium to the company’s share price when the market closed on Friday. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Updated Dec. 18, 2023 7:37 am ETU.S. Steel agreed to be acquired by Nippon Steelin a…

In case you forgot, government officials love to get cringey over Taylor Swift. Remember when the FBI encouraged narcing through her lyrics? We now have a new low: Pennsylvania House Legislators arguing over whether to recognize 2023 as the “Taylor Swift Era.” House Resolution 282 passed with 103 yes votes and 100 nays. It was introduced by Rep. Danielle Friel Otten — who excitedly tweeted after it passed — as well as Robert Freeman, Jennifer O’Mara, Arvind Venkat, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Benjamin V. Sanchez, Jose…

Liz Magill, president of the University of Pennsylvania has resigned amidst backlash to her handling of antisemitism at the university. Scott L. Bok, the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the university, announced on Saturday that Magill would be stepping down. In Bok’s letter addressed to the Penn community, Bok said Magill “voluntarily tendered her resignation” as president. Magill will remain a tenured faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will stay on as interim president while the university looks to appoint…

In September, Apple unveiled the iOS 17 update for eligible iPhones, introducing various enhancements. One notable addition was the NameDrop feature, enabling users to share contacts by simply bringing…

Too Long; Didn't ReadPennsylvania is taking Amazon to court, accusing the company of unfair competition and consumer harm. The lawsuit claims that Amazon's actions have led to higher prices, reduced competition, and substantial losses for consumers. The Commonwealth seeks a permanent injunction and restitution for consumers affected by allegedly inflated pricing during Amazon's alleged misconduct. Too Long; Didn't ReadPennsylvania is taking Amazon to court, accusing the company of unfair competition and consumer harm.…