Lots of people have been waiting for this, but it’s finally happened: someone has sued ChatGPT maker OpenAI over an AI “hallucination” (i.e., confidently spewing out something that is blatantly wrong). The complaint, filed by Mark Walters, in state court in Georgia, argues that OpenAI made up false and defamatory claims about himself. From the […]
EAST ALTON - Nicholas Paynic, 33, of East Alton, has been charged with eight felony counts ranging from firearms to drug charges and more, with possible sentences of up to 60 years in prison. The charges against Paynic were announced in court filings from the office of Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine. These offenses were reportedly committed on Tuesday, June 6. The full list of Paynic’s charges are as follows: Count 1: Armed Violence (Class X) Count 2: Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X) Count 3: Methamphetamine Trafficking (Class X - Enhanced 12-60 Years DOC) Count 4: Unlawful Possession With Intent To Deliver Methamphetamine (Class X) Count 5: Unlawful Possession With Intent To Deliver A Controlled Substance (Class 1) Count 6: Aggravated Unlawful Use Of Firearms - Body Armor (Class X) Count 7: Unlawful Possession Of Weapons By A Felon (Class 2) Count 8: Defacing Identification Marks On A Firearm (Class 2) The description of the “Armed
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School said goodbye to a large group of seniors at Saturday’s commencement. The class was described as one that persevered through a lot of adversity during the COVID era and then eventually return to normalcy. The Class of 2023 was commended by Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton and Principal Dr. Steve Stuart for their ability to adapt during the COVID-19 Pandemic. "I am extremely proud of what this class has accomplished," Dr. Stuart said of the senior class. "As seniors, they set the tone to bring EHS back to the pre-COVID life they knew that first semester of their ninth-grade year. "They have set the bar high for the classes that follow, but also spent the time to mentor those younger students to understand what it means to be a Tiger. I hope for only the best for our graduating class and know they will be successful in whatever endeavor they choose to pursue." Edwardsville School District Board of 7 President Jill Bertels welcomed everyone
The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force completed its largest rescue operation of 2023 on Thursday, extricating dozens of Yorkies and other small dog breeds from a hoarder in Franklin County.
Eurostat has revised its Q1 estimate of eurozone GDP based on weaker results for Germany. Instead of a slight increase, Q1 GDP fell -0.4% on an annualized basis. This is the second quarter in a row of negative growth: Negative growth in Europe won't affect the US economy hugely, but it certainly won't do us ...continue reading "Raw data: Europe is officially in recession"
MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — Many people associate tunnels with vehicle traffic, but one of the longest underground trail in the Show-Me State is actually associated with trains. The Vale Tunnel in Kansas City served the Missouri Central Railroad, which carried passengers across the state, from Saint Louis to Kansas City, and back again, since it first [...]
Ross Shuster likens his new job as CEO of Copeland, recently spun out of Ferguson-based Emerson Electric Co., as akin to leading a startup. One he admits has a big leg up as being its stand-alone operations. During an interview Wednesday, he outlined the growth strategy ahead for the new independent St. Louis-based company.
The developers behind a massive mixed-use development in downtown Clayton have downsized the project to a $119 million upscale hotel high-rise, in part due to rising construction costs.
Plaque Dedication For Bud and Bernice Foley; Rescheduled from Wed. Night Out in 2022 The City of Florissant and Florissant Old Town Partners have announce da plaque dedication that had to be re-scheduled from last July will be on Wednesday, June 28 in honor of the late Harold “Bud” and Bernice Foley. This was […]
Dr. Jeffrey I. Gordon has received many honors in recent years for pioneering work on gut microbiomes and their effect on obesity, childhood malnutrition.
The St. Louis Blues are losing a big part of the family. Darren Pang, a longtime color commentator for St. Louis Blues broadcasts on Bally Sports Midwest, will join the Chicago Blackhawks broadcast team next season.
EDWARDSVILLE - Benjamin Tobin of Pratt & Tobin, P.C. has been Elected to the Board of Managers of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys Pratt & Tobin, P.C. is proud to announce that Benjamin Tobin, the law firm's managing partner, was recently elected to the Board of Managers of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA). ARLA is a professional association of plaintiff's attorneys whose practice includes the representation of injured railroad workers and their families under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). This election took place at ARLA's annual national convention in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The mission of ARLA is to preserve and protect FELA while providing continuing legal education for its members. It does so by maintaining a watchful presence in government activities and providing a host of FELA-specific educational resources for its members. This includes hosting seminars on topics such as railroad safety, medical issues related to railroad workers, trial advocacy skills,