After years of pushing full speed ahead on AI, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says maybe it’s time for the AI industry to “pace” itself. The comments came just days after one of OpenAI’s own models broke out…
Border Report – Native women-led Texas Tribal Buffalo Project seeks to ‘rematriate’ prairie, help their communities
“At one point in time, the buffalo was everything to our people.” Read: Read More
Border Report – Doctor warns against ‘cyclospora skinny’ trend
“This is a concerning trend.” Read: Read More
Border Report – Federal government proposes Colorado River water use cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada
The federal government is proposing potentially steep cuts to water used by California, Arizona and Nevada, a major step toward figuring out the management of the dwindling Colorado River. The river provides…
KTSM News – Sheriff’s Office seizes nearly 120 kilograms of cocaine
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office’s Gang and Narcotics Unit (GNU) seized approximately $4 million worth of cocaine during a targeted interdiction operation. On Wednesday, July 29,…
Tech Crunch – Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content
Snapchat has adjusted it recommendation systems to ensure that only videos created by real people are eligible for Spotlight recommendations, taking a stance against AI slop. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users
Apple CEO Tim Cook envisions users being able to buy more compute for Siri AI via Apple’s existing iCloud+ subscriptions. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs
The leading U.S. automakers are mentioning EVs on their investor calls at pre-pandemic rates, according to new data from TechCrunch and Hudson Labs. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Samsung expects memory shortage to worsen through 2027 and last until 2028
AI data center demand is fueling a multi-year chip shortage, pushing up component costs and retail device prices. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Star on the Mountain to flash 23 times on August 3
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Chamber will flash the Star on the Mountain 23 times on Monday, Aug 3, in remembrance of the lives lost during the tragic events…