Class in session. Courtesy Georgia Gkioxari This year, social media channels were suddenly flush with artistic images generated by the Midjourney software, which builds artworks based on nothing more than a text prompt. Text-generating software such as ChatGPT, meanwhile, can write resumes, compose poetry, and even help doctors communicate with their patients. These kinds of … Read more
As tropical storm Hilary continued to batter the region, the Pasadena Unified School District was expected to announce Sunday afternoon that schools will be closed on Monday. “I think it’s best for the safety of our students and our staff,” said School Board President Michelle Richardson Bailey. Hilary weakened from a hurricane to a … Read more
YOUNGSTOWN — The following local Youngstown State University students have been named to the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2023. Dean’s List recognition is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have earned at least a 3.4 grade point average for not less than 12 semester hours of credit in the Fall semester. Alliance: Zoie Davis, … Read more
WESTMINSTER — Kurn Hattin Homes for Children recently finished its latest summer program: Tech Week. The one-week program immersed participating students into a dynamic world of technology to foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving in young minds, preparing them to thrive in the ever-evolving tech-driven landscape, according to a release. The students delved into projects … Read more
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Some Bay area residents were in Maui earlier this week, but were able to get out before the wildfires really started to spread. Chad Karr and his fiancée spent 10 days in Hawaii most of that time in Maui. The fire started building, and the damage was growing just as … Read more
Photo courtesy Virtualitics Inc website Virtualitics, Inc., a Pasadena-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence and data exploration, has secured $37 million in a Series C funding round, the company announced Thursday. The round was led by Smith Point Capital, LLC, and joined by Citi, The Hillman Company, and other investors, the company said.. Virtualitics, … Read more
Nonprofit Pasadena Village is hosting a free IT cafe for senior citizens who need assistance with their laptops, smartphones or other devices on Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Katie Brandon, Executive director Pasadena Village said the event aims to help seniors connect with members of their family and community by helping … Read more