Schools prepare for Round 2 with AI
Educators have had several months since the initial shock of ChatGPT and other AI bots that quickly infiltrated schools to reimagine classrooms and homework that fit the new age of technology. The preparation has taught educators two things: AI isn’t yet as smart as they thought, and they need to be more creative in their assignments. Kim, who also sits on a task force at Drexel regarding AI, says the school is preparing guidance for professors to send out in the new school year regarding ChatGPT and AI. Drozda attended a conference in North Carolina where teachers gathered to talk about data literacy and AI in the classroom. Recently, the AI Education Project teamed up with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland to announce it will give AI education to teachers, students and school leaders, which will include professional learning opportunities and outreach programs.
Source:The Nation
July 19, 2023 17:10 UTC
Lanka Phosphate heats up after State Minister exposes corruption
Industries State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake visited the Sri Lanka State Phosphate Company in Eppawala for an inspection, a heated situation arose when a group of employees tried to expose the fraud and corruption of the company. They pointed out to Minister that since the related sparepart is unusable, no arrangements have been made to exchange it. Lanka Phosphate Chairman Sandhya Ambanwala told the Minister that the full amount has been paid to the relevant Chinese company and despite request they had not taken it back. Then the Minister had asked to sack the relevant officer. But the concerned officer had told the Minister that the decision to import was taken by the Tender Board.
Source:Sunday Observer
July 18, 2023 15:17 UTC
Robots.txt is not the answer: Proposing a new meta tag for LLM/AI
To illustrate:CC0 allows LLMs to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format with no conditions. The license allows for commercial use, but credit must be given to the creator. The license allows for commercial use. The license allows for commercial use and credit must be given to the creator, but no derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. The proposed meta tag solution won’t prevent the content from being used that way, but neither will the robots.txt file.
Source:The Nation
July 18, 2023 14:04 UTC
Three months skill training for those awaiting O/L results - Minister
Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said that the Government has decided to give the children the opportunity to study a vocational course at school for three months until the GCE Ordinary Level examination results are released. The Minister also said that children can get an idea about their future professional life by studying a vocational course even if they do not go into Advanced Level. The Minister made this statement while participating in the awarding of diplomas and certificates of the Ceylon - German Technical Training Institute held at the Bandaranaike International Memorial Conference Hall. The Minister said that today’s world demands skilled professionals and the students studying the courses of Ceylon - German Technical Training Institute have such professional recognition at the international level. The Minister also stated that by providing these facilities, steps will be taken to make a professional-oriented transformative change in the school system as well as university education.
Source:Sunday Observer
July 18, 2023 02:43 UTC
Island Park Festival promises to be community fun
Published at 10:00 am, July 16, 2023ISLAND PARK — There’s a party going on in Island Park this weekend. The Island Park Festival is the brainchild of Philips and Connie Funkhouser. “We have a cabin (in Island Park), and one morning I went to Connie’s,” Philips said. Last year’s festival | Courtesy Island Park FestivalThe Island Park Festival is free to the public, and Philips said there is bound to be something for everyone. The Island Park Festival will be held July 21 and 22 (Friday and Saturday) at the Sawtell Lodge Resort in Island Park, 4130 Quakie Lane.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 16:39 UTC
2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers
With six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage. Doug Burgum is offering $20 Mastercard or Visa gift cards in return for campaign donations of as little as $1. In addition to the donor threshold, Republican candidates must meet other requirements to quality for the party's first 2024 debate. They must sign a pledge backing the eventual 2024 Republican nominee. Weiner predicted that campaign tactics would only become more innovative as the 2024 election grows closer and the debate thresholds become steeper.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 12:26 UTC
The password game — keeping your online information secure
To protect yourself, the challenge is to create complex passwords that keep your personal information protected. A password or a passphrase should be considered a wall between free access to your personal information and the world. These easy-to-access apps store all your password information and security question answers in case you ever need to remember. However, don’t forget to use a strong password to secure the information within your password manager. Having an effective password or passphrase keeps your personal information secure on the internet and keeps you winning at the password game.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 07:09 UTC
Saving lives by spreading compassion across the nation
32nd Annual Blood Donation programme of Shinnyo-en Lanka PreschoolShinnyo-en Lanka Preschool, a prestigious preschool education institution owned and operated by Shinnyo-en Japan is extremely pleased to announce its upcoming 32nd Annual Blood Donation drive. Operated and managed by Shinnyo-en Japan, Shinnyo-en Lanka Preschool draws inspiration from its Buddhist background, which emphasizes the potential for enlightenment within each individual. This profound philosophy permeates the school’s educational approach, fostering an environment that nurtures compassion, empathy, and personal growth. Shinnyo-en Lanka Preschool invites all eligible individuals within the community to join this noble cause and contribute to the invaluable act of blood donation. By participating, attendees will play an active role in saving lives and reinforcing the spirit of compassion and humanitarianism that defines the school’s ethos.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 06:16 UTC
Burrowing owlets are growing up and taking flight
Two weeks ago, I had observed five owlets along with both parents, actively stretching and running in and out of their main burrow. Three of the owlets were hiding in the weeds surrounding one burrow while two others were about 50 feet at another one. Three Burrowing owlets sneak a peek at the photographer as they are trying to hide. Also, last summer, many of the owl nests were dug up by badgers before the owlets fledged, and the babies were destroyed. If you get a chance to watch both the squirrels and/or the burrowing owls, it can be very entertaining as they both prepare for winter.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 06:11 UTC
10 TV Shows That Deserved More Seasons
We all have those shows that left us yearning for more, characters we weren’t ready to bid adieu to, and storylines that left us hungry for resolution. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we delve into 10 TV shows that deserved more seasons! The show’s producer, Martha De Laurentiis, expressed her belief that pirated views were tantamount to lost live viewership. Fox, the network that aired the series in 2002, had a history of canceling shows prematurely, often due to low immediate ratings. The news obviously saddened fans, but Fox did commit to airing all 13 episodes of the show’s second season.
Source:The Nation
July 15, 2023 20:11 UTC
More heat with afternoon thunderstorms
Rain TodayAfter 9 p.m things looks much quieter under partly cloudy skies. Sunday will start off muggy and warm with a mix if sun and clouds. As we go through the day, showers and storms will flare up after lunch. Most areas will see rain at some point through the afternoon. This upcoming work week looks typical for the month of July.
Source:The Nation
July 15, 2023 09:04 UTC
Hubble views a galactic monster
Source: phys.orgThe NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a monster in the making in this observation of the exceptional galaxy cluster eMACS J1353.7+4329, which lies about eight billion light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. This collection of at least two galaxy clusters is in the process of merging together to create a cosmic monster, a single gargantuan cluster acting as a gravitational lens.
Source:The Nation
July 15, 2023 07:05 UTC
Online, 'unalive' means death or suicide. Experts say it might help kids discuss those things
When Emily Litman was in middle school, kids whose parents grounded them would blithely lament: “I just want to die." “Unalive” refers to death by suicide or homicide. It could be helpful, she says, to reserve words like “unalive” for such flippant references. Litman has mixed feelings about whether referring to suicide with “unalive” might help or hurt, but she's encouraged that kids are at least talking about it. Particularly, she says, if perceiving suicide as “unaliving” might make a struggling youth more likely to ask for help.
Source:The Nation
July 14, 2023 05:44 UTC
Justice Department urges judge to not postpone Trump's classified documents trial
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)WASHINGTON – The Justice Department urged a judge Thursday to reject Donald Trump's efforts to postpone his classified documents trial, saying there was no basis for an “open-ended” delay sought by his lawyers. Federal prosecutors last month proposed a Dec. 11 trial for Trump, who is charged with 37 felony counts related to the mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, though the actual date will be up to the judge. Trump's lawyers countered this week with a request for a delay. Defense lawyers had also argued that Trump's busy campaign schedule for the 2024 Republican nomination needed to be taken into account in scheduling a trial. The Justice Department also disputed the suggested that an impartial jury could not be selected before the presidential election.
Source:The Nation
July 14, 2023 01:49 UTC
Data extraction tool may lead to discovery of new polymers
Source: phys.orgThe amount of published materials science research is growing at an exponential rate, too fast for scientists to keep up. To help these scholars, a first-of-its-kind materials science data extraction pipeline is now available to make their research easier and faster.
Source:The Nation
July 13, 2023 19:00 UTC