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The Knicks, per sources, are prioritizing a center.
The Knicks, per sources, are prioritizing a center.
How to watch Nebraska football vs. Maryland: Time, TV channel
It's Nebraska vs. Maryland in Week 5 of the college football season. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
Swiss scientist soils underpants, wins silly science prize
Franz Bender convinced a thousand people to soil their underwear. The Swiss soil ecologist and his team recruited 1,000 citizen scientists to bury and dig up underwear around Switzerland in an effort to better understand soil and soil health.
Can House Democrats stay unified next year? It may be up to one man
Internal divisions have dragged House Speaker Mike Johnson down for months. On the verge of power, can Hakeem Jeffries avoid the same fate?
'Double-edged sword': Trump blitzes red states amid plunging popularity
Trump is spending precious campaign time and funding in GOP states rather than challenging Democrats in the closest races for control of Congress.
Artists remember veteran concert producer Susan Lim and her decades in entertainment
Photo from Facebook/@susan.o.lim Artists and colleagues are remembering veteran concert producer Susan Lim for a career that spanned Philippine productions and overseas tours for Filipino performers. Lim died Sept. 14. Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera and Roderick Paulate were among those who later shared public tributes, recalling both her work in entertainment and their longtime friendships with her. Lim had been active in…
FNF Week 5: Jesuit dominates Holy Cross, 33-6
The Holy Cross Crusaders took on the Jesuit Blue Jays on Friday night at Tad Gormley Stadium.
Breaking down Trump’s new ‘drug factories’ claim about Iranian nuclear sites
The president’s refusal to admit the likely gaffe follows a pattern of insisting he is always correct.
Penn State exposed? Winners and losers from Northwestern's stunning rout
Northwestern's New Ryan Field opened in style as the Wildcats crushed Penn State, exposing major concerns for Matt Campbell's team.
Week 4 injury report for Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens revealed their Week 4 injury report
Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Users With AT&T Cellular Issue Need to Have Device Replaced
Apple today confirmed that a "small number" of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on the AT&T network have experienced an issue that causes the device to lose cellular service, thereby preventing phone calls, text messages, and data from working. Thousands of users complained about the issue across the Apple Support Community and other platforms.
Week 4 injury report for Arizona
The Arizona Cardinals have released their Week 4 injury report
Week 4 injury report for Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks have posted their injury report for Week 4
How to watch Thompson vs Hoover High School football
You can watch Thompson football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Hoover High School.
Rashid Shaheed logs full practice Friday
Seattle Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed does not carry an injury designation for Week 4
George Holani ready for Week 4
Seattle Seahawks RB George Holani not listed on injury report
Jadarian Price sidelined for Week 4
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price will miss Week 4 with chest injury
Christian McCaffrey set to play in Week 4
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey on track for normal workload after two full practices
FBI gives employees a classified 'Patel Report' about times the agency 'fell short'
The document's existence is in keeping with Director Kash Patel's vocal criticism of the leaders who preceded him
Chris Godwin Jr. expected to play in Week 4
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. on track to play after two full practices
USA SPORTS’ FEVER-ACES GAME 3 COVERAGE ON USA NETWORK AND CNBC AVERAGES 2.25 MILLION VIEWERS; SECOND-BEST FIRST ROUND GAME ON RECORD
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Nightmare on Auburn Road to give downtown Utica businesses a boost
Nightmare on Auburn Road is expected to draw thousands of people Saturday for a day of Halloween activities.
J.J. McCarthy feels 'blessed' after Giants trade, loves the Harbaughs
J.J. McCarthy calls his Vikings-to-New York Giants trade a shock and an opportunity, says he feels blessed, and praises the Harbaughs.
Keaton Mitchell should be available for Week 4
Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell on track to play after a full practice
Jaylen Waddle available for Week 4
Jaylen Waddle will be in the Broncos lineup for Week 4.
J.K. Dobbins cleared for Week 4
J.K. Dobbins will be in the lineup for the Broncos in Week 4.
Jaylen Wright ready to play in Week 4
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright not on injury report after taking part in practice Friday
Chris Bell on track to play in Week 4
Dolphins WR Chris Bell upgraded Friday and should be available to play
F.D.A. Found Cyclospora During Taylor Farms Inspection in Mexico
The discovery adds strong evidence that the outbreak that sickened thousands over the summer originated in the company’s fields or processing facility in northeastern Mexico.
Noah Fant limited in practice on Friday
Noah Fant is raising the potential of him playing in Week 4.
Lamar Jackson on track to play in Week 4
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson should be available after two full practices
Tony Pollard off the injury report
Tony Pollard will be suiting up for the Titans in Week 4.
Zay Flowers listed as questionable
Ravens WR Zay Flowers questionable after a limited practice Friday
Nico Collins set to play in Week 4
Nico Collins is all set to return to the lineup for the Texans.
The multiplier effect: Wilmington film boosts local business during ‘One Tree Hill’ convention
WILMINGTON — Thousands of fans pilgrimaged to Wilmington almost two weeks ago to celebrate a show that wrapped filming in the city more than a decade ago. Some local businesses felt the boost.
Kenyon Sadiq listed as questionable for Week 4
Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq questionable after three straight limited practices
Richard Hightower on Sam Roush's struggles on Bears special teams
Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower reacted to rookie tight end Sam Roush's struggles on special teams this season.
Ashton Jeanty set to play in Week 4
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty on track for regular workload despite injury
A Tiny Piece of Glass Beats Out Data Centers—As the Key to Protecting Human Knowledge for Thousands of Years
This crystal could transform digital data storage, preserving all human knowledge against fire, water, heavy impact, and hacking.
Raiders fnal Week 4 injury report vs Chiefs
The final injury report of the week is out for the Raiders and Chiefs Week 4 matchup.
AT&T and Apple Just Took Steps Toward Fixing iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue
AT&T and Apple are taking action today as they try to resolve iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. Thousands of iPhone 18 Pro Max users have been unable to connect to the AT&T network for phone calls, text messages, and data. The underlying cause has yet to be disclosed, but AT&T and Apple continue to work toward a resolution. First, Apple today released an AT&T carrier settings update (version 72.1, up from 72.0.2) for iPhones.
Drake Maye on track to play in Week 4
Patriots QB Drake Maye should be available after three full practices
Rashee Rice not on Week 4 injury report
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice should be available despite knee issue
D'Andre Swift removed from the injury report
D'Andre Swift will be in the Bears' line up in Week 4.
Patrick Mahomes expected to play in Week 4
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes ready to play after three full practices
Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
David Rivera has been jailed since jurors found him guilty in May on all counts, including failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of his work for former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government.
Questionable tag for Keenan Allen
Colts WR Keenan Allen's Week 4 status uncertain because of groin injury
Leading GOP Senate PAC pauses spending on NC candidate Michael Whatley
In a blow to Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, the leading PAC to maintain the Republican majority withdrew from his campaign, while other North Carolina Republicans find their races at risk.
'This Morning' show host hospitalized after on-air health scare
Alison Hammond was hospitalized after a health scare during the live broadcast of the morning show "This Morning" on Oct. 2.
Bishop’s computer science chair says AI is eliminating ‘grunt work’ and reshaping digital jobs
Dr. Russell Butler, chair of Bishop’s University’s Department of Computer Science, says artificial intelligence is increasingly taking over routine digital “grunt work,” changing the skills students and workers may need in the years ahead. Photo courtesy of Bishop’s University. Click here to read our platform! Get local news like this every morning. Subscribe free below. Subscribe Pulse Newsroom Artificial intelligence is already taking over some of the routine digital work once performed by entry-level employees, according to Bishop’s University Computer Science chair Dr. Russell Butler — a shift he believes will make expertise, judgement and the ability to evaluate AI-generated work increasingly important. Butler described the change as automation reaching what he calls the “bottom of the cognitive pyramid” during an interview with The Pulse about AI, university education and the future of digital work. His argument is not that humans are disappearing from the workplace. Instead, he sees their role changing as AI becomes capable of handling more of the repetitive tasks involved in computer-based work. “Everything’s converging on just AI basically doing all the grunt work,” Butler said. The bottom of the cognitive pyramid Butler is from Lennoxville, completed his undergraduate studies at Bishop’s and later earned his PhD at the Université de Sherbrooke. He joined Bishop’s in 2019 and now chairs its Department of Computer Science. He uses AI in research, teaching and other creative work, and said the technology is increasingly capable of handling routine digital tasks that once required substantial human time. “You’ve got the grunt work, like moving things around in Excel, doing basic programming tasks,” Butler said. “That’s like the bottom grunt work that the entry-level worker would have done two or three years ago.” Butler went further, saying in his view that much of this type of work has already been absorbed by AI tools. He connected that change to a shift he sees taking place in computer science, where entry-level roles have declined while experienced workers can use AI to increase what they can produce. “A senior developer now has access to essentially an unlimited amount of junior developers on demand,” Butler said. He was describing AI systems metaphorically, not literal employees. His point was that one experienced developer can now ask AI tools to produce code or other technical work that might previously have been assigned to more junior workers. That raises a broader question for universities and employers. If some of the simpler work traditionally given to newcomers can now be done by machines, how do people gain the experience needed to become senior workers themselves? Students doing work that once required years of programming Butler said he is already seeing the change inside his classroom. He created a Bishop’s course called CS208, Coding in Plain English, to show students — including those without traditional programming backgrounds — what they can accomplish using AI. Some come from disciplines such as psychology or neuroscience with no previous programming experience. “What I’m finding is that students who have zero programming experience, they come in from another discipline like psychology or neuroscience or something, they are now able to get up and running with real data sets,” Butler said. Butler’s own doctoral work involved neuroimaging, and he said he has assigned students work he considers comparable to the kinds of analysis he performed during his PhD. He described giving students a real dataset, an expected result and instructions to use AI to complete the analysis. Butler said those students have been able to carry out work at a level he associates with tasks he once performed after years of programming experience. That does not mean a student using AI instantly acquires the same knowledge as an experienced computer scientist. But Butler sees it as evidence that AI can dramatically lower the technical barrier between having a problem to solve and producing a working result. The role of the person using the system then changes. They need to know what to ask for, understand enough about the subject to judge the answer and take responsibility for what is ultimately produced. What about AI hallucinations? One persistent concern surrounding generative AI is hallucination — when a system produces information that sounds convincing but is false or unsupported. Butler said that problem has improved substantially in newer systems and is not as severe as it was with earlier models. He pointed in particular to newer AI systems’ ability to search the web, consult scientific databases and return source links rather than simply generating a citation from their internal model. Butler nevertheless said users should verify what AI produces. “You should verify,” he said while discussing citations generated with AI. His position is that hallucinations have become less common in the systems he uses, not that incorrect AI output is impossible. Human checking remains part of the process. Hours of work compressed Butler offered another example from his administrative work at Bishop’s. The university has been comparing CEGEP courses with first-year Bishop’s courses to determine where students may qualify for advanced standing. Traditionally, Butler said, that means reviewing two sets of course descriptions and manually matching one institution’s courses with another’s. As department chair, that could require hours of reading and comparison. He said AI can now be given both sets of material and asked to generate an initial mapping automatically. “It saves me hours and hours of work,” Butler said. Butler said the AI-generated mapping can also produce a better result than he would produce himself. He sees similar opportunities in businesses. A company may receive specifications, drawings, emails or other digital material from customers and then have employees convert that information into an internal format before anything can be manufactured or delivered. AI can increasingly perform parts of that intermediate processing. In Butler’s view, the employee does not necessarily disappear. Instead, the job becomes more about checking the result. “The human is still there,” he said. Judgement could become more valuable That change is central to Butler’s view of where digital work may be headed. If AI can produce a first draft, write basic code, compare documents or process large amounts of information, he argues that knowledge and judgement become increasingly important. “The real scarce resource going forward is going to be domain knowledge, expertise, and… credentials, authority, the ability to work with other people,” Butler said. He is therefore encouraging students not only to learn AI tools but also to broaden their education. He mentioned acting, fine art and photography as examples of courses that can help develop what he described as taste and intuition — the ability to recognize what is good, what is not and what should be changed. “And that’s the skill that they need now because the grunt work has been automated and now it’s about evaluating what the AI produces and telling it how to improve or expand the output,” Butler said. That does not remove the need for technical knowledge. Butler’s argument is that the emphasis may shift away from manually completing every step of a task and toward directing, checking and improving work produced with AI assistance. He also stressed that humans remain responsible for final decisions. “At the end of the day, the human has to make the final call,” Butler said, pointing to the question of accountability. Physical work may be different Butler draws a distinction between digital work and jobs requiring people to manipulate the physical world. He expects AI to continue advancing quickly in tasks performed almost entirely on computers. He is more cautious about claims that humanoid robots will soon be able to replace workers such as plumbers or electricians. Butler said those trades would not be replaced “anytime soon” in his view and described some current robotics demonstrations as overhyped. He described the situation as counterintuitive. “It’s almost like we solved the highest level first,” he said, contrasting advances in digital AI with the harder problem of building robots capable of operating reliably in the physical world. Butler’s argument is that some digital occupations could face automation sooner than trades requiring complex physical work. The wider AI shift in the Townships Butler’s comments come as local institutions are increasingly grappling with how AI should be used. The federal government recently announced up to $162 million over five years for 10,000 AI-related placements through Mitacs. The Université de Sherbrooke told The Pulse that the number of its collaborative research and innovation projects supported through Mitacs has approximately doubled since 2018-19, while the number of placements has approximately tripled. UdeS also said it already has projects involving both AI adoption and the application of AI to other fields. At Bishop’s, Butler said part of his role involves building the Computer Science department’s local presence, connecting students with regional partners and strengthening relationships with the Sherbrooke technology ecosystem. Those developments put universities in a difficult position. They have to prepare students to use the tools employers increasingly have available while also making sure graduates understand enough to recognize when those tools are wrong, incomplete or being applied to the wrong problem. The risk of losing human skills Butler does not see AI as risk-free. Later in the interview, he raised a separate concern: as AI becomes better at reading, writing, programming and other cognitive tasks, people could lose some of the underlying skills that historically helped produce new ideas. “The other danger is that we’re going to lose the human skills,” Butler said. He specifically mentioned reading and writing and argued that people could lose some of the lower-level understanding that contributes to breakthroughs. Butler said AI systems are based on existing human knowledge and argued that they become much more powerful when paired with a capable person. That tension runs through his view of the technology. AI can remove hours of routine work. It can allow beginners to perform tasks that once required substantial technical training. It can give experienced workers significant leverage. But the more capable the technology becomes, the more important it may be for people to develop the judgement needed to decide what should be done in the first place. For Butler, that is where education may have to change. Students still need to understand their field. They still need to know when something is wrong. And they still need to be able to make the final decision. But if AI increasingly handles the bottom of the cognitive pyramid, the value of a worker may depend less on how quickly they can perform the grunt work and more on whether they understand what the work is supposed to accomplish. Don’t miss the next story that affects your community. Join thousands of readers getting The Pulse every morning—plus breaking news alerts when it matters most. If you value this kind of local journalism, consider supporting it. Subscribe, share and like! Subscribe Share
Trey Hendrickson will not play in Week 4
Ravens DE Trey Hendrickson to miss at least one game because of finger injury
Caleb Williams ruled out for Week 4
It is no surprise that Caleb Williams is missing Week 4.
No designation for Chuba Hubbard
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard on track to play after a full practice
Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name
The 49th annual awards are set to take place at Washington's downtown arena, a Kennedy Center spokesperson said Friday. Few other details were immediately available, and an explanation for the change wasn't given.
Bryce Young ready to play in Week 4
Panthers QB Bryce Young on track to play after three full practices
AP report: Senate Republicans move cash from North Carolina to Kansas as battle for majority shifts
The moves offer a stark sign of how dramatically the Senate map has shifted just a month before midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Mangrove restoration is becoming big business, but benefits don't always reach local people
On Pakistan's Indus delta coast, a 350,000-hectare (865,000-acre) mangrove project is turning a growing forest into something that can be sold to companies thousands of miles away: carbon credits.
“As human beings, it’s part of the business, but you …
“As human beings, it’s part of the business, but you …
Last redistricting hearing comes to Jackson, MS. What happens next?
The statewide tour of redistricting hearings ended in Jackson with boos, accusations of racism and calls to delay redistricting until the 2030 census.
Tony Romo out as NFL broadcaster amid CBS leave
The Tony Romo era at CBS Sports has ended. What we know.
Security Camera Health: How to Keep Cameras Performing
Improve security camera health with ongoing assessments that identify image issues, guide maintenance, and help keep video usable.
Patriots DC Zak Kuhr's initial thoughts on Josh Allen matchup
Defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr knows the Patriots face a tall challenge in slowing down Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Exclusive: Man Utd Win Behind-Closed-Doors Match As Baleba & De Ligt Start
Sully Talkz Exclusive: Manchester United beat Lausanne-Sport 2-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly during in the international break.
Breece Hall ruled out
New York Jets RB Breece Hall (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Week 4.
Love horror? These 15 movies belong on your Halloween watchlist
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Jaylen Wright practice update for Dolphins ahead of Minnesota game
Practice update for former Vol Jaylen Wright in NFL Week 4.
Patriots team captain reveals two biggest keys to upsetting Bills
Patriots safety Kevin Byard revealed what the defense needs to do on Sunday to have the best shot at upsetting the Bills.
Double-digit health insurance increases will hit individual and small group plans in 2027, again
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing significantly more expensive health insurance next year.
Double-digit health insurance increases will hit individual and small group plans in 2027, again
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing significantly more expensive health insurance next year.
Jayden Daniels out for Week 4
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) won't play in Week 4. QB Marcus Mariota will start against the Indianapolis Colts.
Disappointing 29,000 jobs added in September as unemployment ticks up
Friday's jobs report is the last one that will come out before the Nov. 3 elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump's Republicans maintain full control of Congress.
'This Matters': Researchers Identify Thousands of New Tells in AI Writing
The days of freaking out over em dashes are over.
ESPN predicts outcome of Auburn's Week 5 matchup vs Tennessee
Will the Auburn Tigers pick up a much-needed SEC road win over Tennessee on Saturday? Here's what ESPN is saying.
Where to watch Baylor-McCallie football game: TV, streaming, time
Baylor School football will play McCallie School on Friday. Here is how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
How Phillies' finish-line stumble set up their latest October demise
Don Mattingly always preached “better baseball,” but the Phillies couldn’t close out September — and carried the consequences into October.
Santa Margarita vs Mater Dei: How to watch Super 25 high school football showdown
Santa Margarita and Mater Dei face off Friday night. Here is how to watch the high school football showdown live.
Not a good sign for Dalton Knecht, whom multiple rival …
Not a good sign for Dalton Knecht, whom multiple rival …
The standout player of the day offensively was Brandin …
The standout player of the day offensively was Brandin …
Susan Collins turning mundane part of job into a reelection pitch
Susan Collins is relentless in promoting money she's steered to Maine — for community colleges and hospital expansions or hyperlocal examples like a program to control the spruce budworm, a threat to the state's forests and timber industry.
How to watch Folsom vs Granite Bay high school football
You can watch Folsom football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Granite Bay.
How to watch Orange Lutheran vs Servite high school football
You can watch Orange Lutheran football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Servite.
How to watch Auburn vs Opelika high school football
You can watch Auburn High School football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Opelika High School.
How to watch Colquitt County vs Rickards high school football
You can watch Colquitt County football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Rickards.
Will Stephanie White return to the Fever in 2027?
Will Fever coach Stephanie White return to the team next season?
How to watch Portage Central vs Lakeview high school football
You can watch Portage Central football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Lakeview.
Expert picks for the Dolphins vs. Vikings in Week 4
The Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings will meet on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium for a Week 4 matchup. Here's who experts believe will win this game.
Former Colts' wide receiver lands with NFC team
Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Coleman Owen has landed with a new team.
How to watch Goodrich vs Owosso high school football
You can watch Goodrich football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Owosso.
How to watch Pierce County vs Beach high school football
You can watch Pierce County football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Beach.
How to watch Ravenwood vs Independence high school football
You can watch Ravenwood football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Independence.
How to watch Lena Winslow vs Stockton high school football
You can watch Lena Winslow football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Stockton.
How to watch Maryville vs Cookeville high school football
You can watch Maryville football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Cookeville.