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Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johansson are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves

Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johansson are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves

For millennia humans have tried to scare wolves away from their livestock. Most of them didn’t have drones.
Social Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans' sensitive data resigns from post

Social Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans' sensitive data resigns from post

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Social Security whistleblower whose complaint alleged that Department of Government Efficiency officials mishandled Americans' sensitive information says he's resigning because of actions taken against him since making the claim.
'Cheeky, sarcastic, or bright': Edmonton radio station's use of AI host part of trend

'Cheeky, sarcastic, or bright': Edmonton radio station's use of AI host part of trend

EDMONTON — A disc jockey playing alt-rock tunes on Edmonton's airwaves on a late Sunday night introduces herself and jokes about being regularly asked about firmware updates. Her sarcasm, she says, also gets auto-corrected.
Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall

Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall

Oregon could become the second U.S.
Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions

Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Japan plans to deploy its domestically developed long-range missiles a year earlier than planned, the Defense Ministry announced Friday, as the country steps up efforts to strengthen its strike-back capability in response to rising chall
Want to work for National Weather Service? Be ready to explain how you agree with Trump

Want to work for National Weather Service? Be ready to explain how you agree with Trump

As the National Weather Service scrambles to hire up to 450 people to restore deep cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency, potential applicants are being asked to explain how they would advance President Donald Trump's agenda if hired.
How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AI

How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AI

TORONTO (AP) — As the rapid, unregulated development of artificial intelligence continues, the language people in Silicon Valley use to describe it is becoming increasingly religious.
AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious

AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious

TORONTO (AP) — At 77 years old, Geoffrey Hinton has a new calling in life. Like a modern-day prophet, the Nobel Prize winner is raising alarms about the dangers of uncontrolled and unregulated artificial intelligence.
An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst

An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst

TOKYO (AP) — Mount Fuji hasn’t erupted since 1707. But for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, Japanese officials have released computer- and AI-generated videos showing a simulation of a potential violent eruption of the active volcano.
Chinese victims of online sexual abuse face uphill battle in finding justice

Chinese victims of online sexual abuse face uphill battle in finding justice

BANGKOK (AP) — A Telegram channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers that offered revenge porn, hidden-camera videos and other non-consensual content of Chinese women has highlighted gaps in laws protecting victims of sexual abuse in China .
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