Day archives: October 30th, 2023

More help with math and science problems in Search

Google Blog: “Whether you’re delving into a math textbook or turning to Search to get more context on a complicated physics problem, it can sometimes be hard to describe exactly what you’re looking for. Take that intricate biology concept or pesky geometry problem, for example. With new features across Search and Lens, you can now …

Subjects: Education, Internet, Knowledge Management, Search Engines

The Difference Between Search Engines, Generative AI, and Automation Tools

Catherine Reach, North Carolina Bar Association: “Search engines like Google, generative AI applications like ChatGPT, and automation tools like Zapier serve distinct purposes and have different capabilities. The key is choosing the right tool for specific business needs and use cases, rather than trying to replace one with another. With an understanding of the unique …

Subjects: AI, Internet, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Search Engines

The Creepy New Digital Afterlife Industry

IEEE Spectrum – These companies could use your data to bring you back—without your consent…As humans, we all have to confront our own mortality. The datafication of our lives means that we now must confront the fact that data about us will very likely outlive our physical selves. The discussion about the digital afterlife thus …

Subjects: AI, Copyright, E-Mail, E-Records, Financial System, Internet, Legal Research, Social Media

Beginner’s prompt handbook: ChatGPT for local news publishers

A handbook for small newsrooms and local publishers, created by Joe Amditis (@jsamditis) Assistant director of products + events Center for Cooperative Media [email protected]: “This handbook is designed to help local news publishers and journalists use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to improve their news products, workflows, and efficiency.”

Subjects: AI, Education, Internet, Knowledge Management

Separating Fact from Fiction on Social Media in Times of Conflict

Bellingcat – Charlotte Maher – Social Media Editor at Bellingcat. She is an investigative journalist and previously worked at the BBC, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Seen, among others. “In a time of crisis, social media is flooded with images, videos and bold claims. This can be useful for researchers like ourselves but overwhelming …

Subjects: Internet, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Social Media

How Americans View Future Harms From Climate Change in Their Community and Around the U.S.

“A new Pew Research Center survey finds a majority of Americans think climate change is causing harm to people in the United States today and 63% expect things to get worse in their lifetime.When it comes to the personal impact of climate change, most Americans think they’ll have to make at least minor sacrifices over …

Subjects: Climate Change, Economy, Environmental Law, Health Care

Special Flood Hazard Area and Fill Interim Report

Technical Mapping Advisory Council – FEMA: “TMAC 2023 -Special Flood Hazard Area and Fill Interim Report. “There is general agreement that changes in our Nation’s land surface and climate, due to both human and natural causes, are resulting in increased flooding and damage. The best way to combat both the current and future threat of …

Subjects: Climate Change, Environmental Law, Government Documents, Housing, Transportation

Antisemitism has moved from the right to the left in the US − and falls back on long-standing stereotypes

Via LLRX – Antisemitism has moved from the right to the left in the US − and falls back on long-standing stereotypes – Prof. Arie Perliger, director of the graduate program in Security Studies at the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell addresses the fact the the U.S. is …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Education, EU Data Protection, Free Speech, Internet, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Legislation, Search Engines, Social Media