In a legal battle that unfolded last year, The New York Times (NYT) took legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming that OpenAI’s ChatGPT had been trained using millions of NYT articles without obtaining proper permission. The media conglomerate claimed that this training, which entails replicating significant portions of their work, violates their copyright. The...
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3-Year Cruise Passengers Seek Fraud Charges Over Unexpected Cancellation
They should have been well into the first part of their three-year Life at Sea cruise by now. The cruise went from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia. One couple is stuck in an Istanbul hotel and about to lose their home more than a month after the cruise was abruptly canceled. Another...
Detroit vs Tampa: Two Cities Getting Ready for Sunday’s Big Match
On Sunday, Detroit, home of Ford Field, will be one of the sports world’s hubs. The Detroit Lions will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC playoffs. But the Red Wings will play the Lightning at Little Caesars Arena just down the street on Sunday night. Now seems like a great time to compare...
Tipp City Schools Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Violations of Ohio Open Meeting Act
A legal action has been filed against the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools Board of Education, alleging a violation of the Ohio Open Meetings Act. A complaint has been filed in Miami County Common Pleas Court by Open Government Advocates and Brian Ames. Open Government Advocates, a nonprofit organization, claims to be dedicated to promoting...
Pennsylvania Competes for Leadership Role in AI Development
Another great year for AI was promised for 2024, and it looks like that promise is still being kept a little more than two weeks into the new year. Last week, the leaders of Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania all announced big plans to use AI. In her State of the State address,...
Pennsylvania Considers Banning Sanctuary Cities through New Bill
The situation at America’s southern border is being widely described as a crisis, with a significant influx of people entering the United States on a daily basis. Pennsylvania, despite not being on the border, is currently witnessing a strong push from lawmakers to pass bills aimed at tightening regulations for individuals who are not in...
Gilbert Finally Finishes New Wayne Co. Jail, Courthouse
After months of delays, Dan Gilbert’s group has reached a major goal in building Wayne County’s new $616 million jail and courthouse complex. In less than two weeks, they could hand it over to the county. Thursday, County Commissioner Glenn Anderson said that Gilbert’s real estate company, Bedrock, finally reached “substantial completion” of the Wayne...
Miami, FL Suburb Leads Nation in Percentage of Inactive Adults
According to Forbes Health and WalletHub, the most common New Year’s resolutions people make typically revolve around health and fitness. This trend continues into 2024. A personal finance company has recently published its 2024 rankings of the best and worst cities in the U.S. for living an active lifestyle. This company is known for regularly...
Killeen City Council Embarks on North Texas Tour to Visit City Halls
The Killeen City Council is embarking on a visit to the Dallas area to conduct tours of various city halls. This initiative comes as they consider the possibility of a bond election to fund the construction of a new Killeen City Hall. On Friday, they will be visiting North Richland Hills at 10 a.m. and...
Texas City Considers Ban on Certain Dog Surgeries
El Paso officials are thinking about putting some treatment restrictions on pets, like dogs. The plan would “ban surgical procedures on domestic animals with no medical necessity.” This is part of a larger movement that has been going on for years and has worked in some cities and states. Cities like Los Angeles, Denver, and...