When I think about the idea of artificial intelligence and all that’s come with it recently, I think of the Dr. Seuss book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Optimistically, we’re in a very exciting time for the technology, and the possibilities truly do feel endless. On the other hand, we may just be in another AI…
Surprisingly, several people interviewed said they’d support an AI candidate — but that doesn’t mitigate the danger of deepfakes
When we think about the hallowed halls of academia, we often envision a place where lofty ideas are discussed, philosophies are argued and theories are tested. Does artificial intelligence have a place in these supposed bastions of independent thoughts? We should obviously be considering the ethics of AI use by students and teachers, but also…
When you consider some of the more high-profile ways artificial intelligence has gone rogue, it might leave you wondering if the technology is truly ready for prime time. There was the time an AI chatbot professed its love for a journalist and tried to get him to leave his wife. Or when a different AI chatbot designed…
Header photo: Brianna Swan (left), John Carr (center), and Madelyn Morrison (right). Carr and Morrison work together in a Train-to-Trainer program at the Attic Center to make communities better. Photo by Tezarah Wilkins. We interviewed three dozen people about their vision for a more loving Philadelphia. A common theme that emerged was a call for more…
School groups de-escalate youth violence by meeting students where they are By: Annette John-Hall | Love Media Now April 9, 2024 | Tagged: education, Social Justice. School Safety officer, Kevin Rosa gives an 11th grader a shape-up in a professional chair. He uses his barbering skills to give haircuts that help him connect with and…
Block captains hope cleanups will keep streets safe from gun violence By: Sammy Caiola Love Media Now March 1, 2024 | Tagged: Block Captains, Local. Nate Riley is a block captain in his Logan neighborhood. He thinks block captains are part of the solution to reducing gun violence in Philadelphia. Photo by Tezarah Wilkins. When…
PA 211 Helpline: An under-sourced ‘resource’ for returning citizens By: Ryan M. Moser| Latest PJC stories, Love Media Now October 24, 2023 | Tagged: philadelphia-journalism-collaborative. When I left the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) in 2012 (after serving one year for selling stolen property at a pawn shop), I was driven in a van to…