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AI pioneer quits Google to warn about the technology’s ‘dangers’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

(CNN) — Geoffrey Hinton, who has been called the ‘Godfather of AI,’ confirmed Monday that he left his role at Google last week to speak out about the “dangers” of the technology he helped to develop.Hinton’s pioneering work on neural networks shaped artificial intelligence systems powering many of today’s products. He worked part-time at Google for a decade on the tech giant’s AI development efforts, but he has since come to have concerns about the technology and his role in advancing it.“I console myself with the normal excuse: If I hadn’t done it, somebody else would have,” Hinton told the New York Times, which was first to report his decision.In a tweet Monday, Hinton said he left Google so he could speak freely about the risks of AI, rather than because of a desire to criticize Google specifically.“I left so that I could talk about the dangers of AI without considering how this impacts Google,” Hi...

Jose Trevino hits pinch-hit walk-off single after more Yankee players go down with injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

Prior to the Yankees’ rubber game against the Guardians, Brian Cashman discussed his team’s last place standing and the injuries that have decimated the roster he assembled.“Obviously, it’s not the team that we put together,” Cashman said Wednesday during a wide-ranging scrum that lasted nearly 30 minutes. “We’ve got a lot of injuries, so we had to turn our attention to some alternative choices. Obviously, we’re not playing our best baseball with what we currently have.”Ironically, a few alternative choices helped the Yankees win a wild series finale, 4-3, after Aaron Boone made a questionable choice of his own.The Bombers’ first two runs came courtesy of solo shots from Willie Calhoun and Jake Bauers in the fifth inning. Both were non-roster invitees in spring training and didn’t start the season in the majors.Guardians ace Shane Bieber gave up both homers.Calhoun’s longball was his second in as many days after...

Celtics send a message in Game 2, even series with 121-87 victory over 76ers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

After a stunning loss in Game 1, the Celtics wanted to send a message in Game 2. They needed to after their worst flaws were exposed. They knew they couldn’t afford another performance like that and fall into a deeper series hole.“They came in here and they got one on us on our home court,” Marcus Smart said, just about an hour before Wednesday’s tip. “We definitely want to send a message going back to Philly.”Consider the message sent.The Celtics have taken pride all season in being a resilient team, one that picks itself off the mat after bad losses with regularity. Wednesday marked possibly their best response yet, and once again offered a strong reminder of why they’re the championship favorite when they’re locked in and want to be.And they didn’t even need Jayson Tatum.The Celtics’ superstar was limited to just seven points because of foul trouble. He only played 19 minutes. It didn’t matter. Neither did the highly-anticipated return of Joel Embiid. The Celtics eviscerated the ...

Young girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Burlington school parking lot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

Halton police say a young girl has died after being fatally struck by the driver of a vehicle outside of a high school in Burlington.Authorities were called to Burlington Central Secondary School just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday for reports that a pedestrian had been struck in the parking lot.A young girl was assessed by paramedics and rushed to McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, where she was pronounced dead.Police said a 21-year-old male driver fled the scene but was arrested a short time later at his home in the area.The driver will be charged with failure to remain and could face additional offences.Halton police are crediting witnesses that were able to track down the driver’s licence plate, leading to his arrest.

North Carolina House OKs bill tightening abortion limits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House on Wednesday approved a Republican package of abortion restrictions that would tighten the state’s ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to after 12 weeks, while creating new exceptions but also more requirements for pregnant women and physicians.The fast-tracked legislation, which emerged the previous day after months of private negotiations among House and Senate GOP members, was scheduled to receive a final vote in the Senate on Thursday morning and could reach the desk of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper later that day. Cooper, a strong abortion-rights supporter, vowed to fight the measure.“I will veto this extreme ban and need everyone’s help to hold it,” Cooper said in a tweet. But Republicans now hold veto-proof majorities in both General Assembly chambers after a House Democrat switched to the Republican Party last month. That advantage was reflected in the House’s 71-46 vote for the measure Wednesday night after an hour...

Protestors arrested at DeSantis’ Florida Capitol office

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — About a dozen people were arrested Wednesday night while protesting in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Florida Capitol Office, officials said.The 14 arrested were charged with misdemeanor trespass and were booked into the Leon County Jail, Florida Department of Law Enforcement spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger told the Tallahassee Democrat.“Once the building closes, unless you have an office in the Capitol, you’re not allowed to be here,” Plessinger said, citing Department of Management Services policy.The arrests were made by the Florida Capitol Police and Florida Highway Patrol, she said. The protestors said they refused to leave until they had a meeting with the governor. The protest was organized by a human rights group called the Dream Defenders.A number of controversial bills have been passed and signed into law this legislative session, which ends Friday. They include an abortion ban, illegal immigration restrictions and legislation targeting drags sho...

Search underway for missing 9-year-old in Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating a 9-year-old who was last seen Wednesday afternoon.Daylan Linton, 9, was last seen at Gregory Elementary School on the 3700 block of West Polk Street in Chicago just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Search underway for missing Morton Grove teen Linton is described as 4-foot-3, weighing 98 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a jacket with white sleeves and black body with the word "Warriors" written on it, a turquoise shirt with wording on it, and navy blue pants.Anyone with information are asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-8251.

As threats to Jewish community rise, so does a 'protective shield'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States has surged to the highest level ever recorded, according to the Anti-Defamation League, which tracks threats to the Jewish community.The group recorded 298 antisemitic incidents in the Midwest alone in 2022— that is the highest number since the group began tracking in 1979.Last year, at Jones College Prep, a student wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Halloween parade. In Park Ridge, extreme Right Wing propaganda and anti-Semitic messages were left on front lawns. In West Rogers Park, a Jewish man was assaulted in an attack police say was motivated by hate, and at the F.R.E.E. Synagogue Chicago, swastikas were spray-painted on the building. For more Cover Story content, click here “We were packing food at Bubby Fira’s food bank, which was a project we have to help the needy and the struggling individuals and families in the neighborhood,” Rabbi Levi Notik said. “And someone comes in and says, ‘Hey, there's graffiti and a swastika...

Englewood Save-A-Lot faces more push-back during town hall meeting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

CHICAGO — Englewood residents once again pushed back against the opening of a Save-A-Lot in place of the shuttered Whole Foods on 63rd Street Wednesday."You, at least, are going to listen to our concerns," said Asiaha Butler.A town hall meeting was held Wednesday where Save-A-Lot and Yellow Banana leadership — the company who owns and operates eight Save-A-Lot's in Chicago — continued to hear feedback from the South Side community, most which, was not positive."There are men and women in this room … that laid the tile, that plastered the drywall, that even assembled the shelves that are still in the store for our community," said Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th Ward). "So that’s our store. I don’t care who holds the lease." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Save A Lot opening in Englewood postponed after protests Advocates at the meeting said poor quality buildings and expired food at Chicago's other Save-A-Lot locations are not what they want in place of the storefront vacated by Whole Foods.Save-...

Martinez belts game-ending grand slam in Longhorns' 12-2 win over Sam Houston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:57:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After 11 days between games, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns made easy work of the Sam Houston State Bearkats 12-2 in five innings on Wednesday at McCombs Field. A grand slam by Texas shortstop Viviana Martinez in the bottom of the fifth pushed the score past the 8-run mercy rule limit and sent the Longhorns to victory in walk-off fashion. It was part of a 6-run frame for the Longhorns as Bella Dayton and Mia Scott both had RBI singles before Martinez's fourth home run of the season. She hit a 2-run double in the first and had six RBIs in the game. She leads the team with 46 RBIs on the year.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersCatcher Reese Atwood clubbed her team-leading 11th home run of the season in the third inning, turning a 2-2 tie into a 4-2 Texas lead when she deposited an 0-2 pitch over the left field wall.Mia Scott went 3-for-4 with three runs scored an...