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‘Deepfakes spreading and more AI companions’: seven takeaways from the latest artificial intelligence safety report – AI (artificial intelligence) – The Guardian
AI (artificial intelligence), Explainer ‘Deepfakes spreading and more AI companions’: seven takeaways from the latest artificial intelligence safety report Annual review highlights growing capabilities of AI models, while examining issues from cyber-attacks to job disruption By Dan Milmo, Global technology editor, Tue 3 Feb 2026 00.00 EST Share The International AI Safety report is an…
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A Message from the Public Library Association Board Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis and the PLA 2026 Conference – Public Libraries Online
A Message from the Public Library Association Board Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis and the PLA 2026 Conference by Kathleen Hughes on January 30, 2026 PLA is heartbroken by recent events and has been coordinating closely with city and venue partners to support them and to foster a safe and welcoming conference environment. We…
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From book stacks to psychosis and food stamps, librarians confront a new workplace | Salon.com
As America’s social safety net decays, librarians are feeling less safe doing their jobs By Rachel Scheier, Published August 24, 2022 8:15AM (EDT) For nearly two decades, Lisa Dunseth loved her job at San Francisco’s main public library, particularly her final seven years in the rare books department. But like many librarians, she saw plenty…
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Hardly Anyone Is Feeding Their Dog Safely, a US Study Suggests
By DAVID NIELD, 13 APRIL 2022 A new study has found that only a small fraction of dog owners are aware of the official guidelines for safely handling their pet’s food – in this case the guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. These guidelines cover how pet food should…
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How to Make Your Home Safer as You Age – Consumer Reports
Simple changes can help protect you from fires, falls, and more By Consumer Reports, December 11, 2021 A few smart steps can help you keep it that way by protecting you against potential hazards. What’s nice about home modifications is that the changes don’t have to be huge to make a huge impact, says Allysin…
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The results are in: These are the worst states for retirement in 2021
Serah Louis, Sat, April 17, 2021, 7:00 AM·23 min read No matter where you choose to retire, you’ll be able to sleep in late, go for long walks in the afternoon and work on that book you always wanted to write. But when it comes to your budget, health, safety and overall quality of life,…
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What You Can and Can’t Do Once You’re Fully Vaccinated
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do post-vaccination, according to health experts by Michelle Crouch, AARP, March 19, 2021 | Comments: 304 En español | If it has been at least two weeks since you received your last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, congratulations! You are now considered “fully vaccinated.” You are armed with our…
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Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines Are Very Effective, Report Says – The New York Times
The coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are proving highly effective at preventing symptomatic and asymptomatic infections under real-world conditions, federal health researchers reported on Monday. Consistent with clinical trial data, a two-dose regimen prevented 90 percent of infections by two weeks after the second shot. One dose prevented 80 percent of infections by…
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Nevada COVID-19 Restrictions | COVID-19 in Nevada | Travel Nevada
Nevada is one of the most incredible places to get outside and play, explore, and get away from it all. Of course, these days, some things are a little different. Here’s what to consider before you come camping and adventuring, and what to know when you do. For info on Nevada’s Roadmap to Recovery, please…
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Hurricane Preparedness 2018
..with focus on North Carolina and South Carolina With Hurricane Florence coming, likely landfall by Thursday, September 13, 2018, I wanted to provide some links about preparedness, especially for those in North Carolina and South Carolina. I have family and friends in the likely impacted areas, and I know they will be getting ready. Hurricane…
