Microsoft deletes blog telling users to train AI on pirated Harry Potter books

The blog recommended that users learn to train their own AI models by downloading the Harry Potter dataset and then uploading text files to Azure Blob Storage. It included example models based on a ...

Understanding Merkle Roots in Cryptocurrency: Basics and Function

Discover how Merkle roots ensure data integrity in blockchain transactions and reduce verification time. Learn their role in ...
Toronto Star

S&P/TSX composite edges higher, U.S. markets mixed after key rate decisions

TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index finished higher Wednesday, while U.S. markets were mixed as interest rates came into focus amid a pair of decisions from the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal ...
Military Times

SWORD training platform key to US space superiority, program head says

Guardians and airmen of the 4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Mission Delta 3, participate in Space Flag 26-1 at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 12, 2025. (Dave Grim/U.S. Space Force) ...
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Chroma key like a pro: Apocalyptic VFX composite in After Effects

Learn how to master chroma keying in After Effects for creating an apocalyptic VFX composite. This step-by-step tutorial covers professional techniques, masking, color correction, and blending to make ...
Seattle Times

Key WA homeless student program could lose third of funding

The Seattle Times’ Project Homeless is supported by Campion Foundation, Raikes Foundation and Seattle Foundation. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over Project Homeless content. Funding ...
Yahoo

Police raise eyebrows after using ChatGPT to create composite sketches of suspects: 'No one knows how [it] works'

As the presence of artificial intelligence in everyday life increases, so too do novel use cases. And, as the Washington Post reported, that has extended to police sketches. According to the Post, the ...
Reuters

Investors eye holiday season turbulence amid AI and rate cut doubts

NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Stock market investors are preparing for a turbulent year-end sparked by uncertainty over near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and mounting worries that artificial ...
inforum

Gophers football at Oregon: Keys to the game, how to watch, who has edge

Records: Minnesota (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) was off last week after a 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State on Nov. 1. No. 8 Oregon (8-1, 5-1) won in the rain at No. 21 Iowa, 18-16, last weekend. The ...
inforum

Gophers football vs. Michigan St.: Keys to game, how to watch, who has edge

Records: With a shot at the pig, Minnesota (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) got slaughtered by Iowa in a 41-3 blowout loss with Floyd of Rosedale on the line Saturday. Michigan State (3-5, 0-5) lost to rival ...
WCPO Cincinnati

Miami University partners with iSpace to create 'Girls Who Code' program

HAMILTON, Ohio — A partnership between Miami University and iSpace offers free coding education to girls across the Tri-State, aiming to build essential computer science skills through hands-on ...