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As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter.
Connecticut is working to create what proponents believe will ... (full story)
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Opioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level
(THE CONVERSATION) The opioid crisis remains a significant public health challenge in the United States. In 2022, over 2.5 million American adults had an opioid use disorder, and opioids accounted for nearly 76% of overdose deaths.
Some patients are fearful of using opioids after surgery due to concerns about dependence and pote ... (full story)
Blurry, morphing and surreal – a new AI aesthetic is emerging in film
(THE CONVERSATION) Type text into AI image and video generators, and you'll often see outputs of unusual, sometimes creepy, pictures.
In a way, this is a feature, not a bug, of generative AI. And artists are wielding this aesthetic to create a new storytelling art form.
The tools, such as Midjourney to generate images, Runwa ... (full story)
State
Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study finds
Republicans are trying again to exclude people who are in the U.S. illegally from the numbers used to portion out congressional seats among the states. But a new study says their inclusion in the past four censuses has had little impact on presidential elections or control of Congress.
If residents lacking permanent legal status ... (full story)