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St. Thomas AI ethics expert: Independent body needed to regulate fast-growing technology
After a pair of AI researchers shared a warning that technology could lead to end of humanity, the CEOs of the country’s top AI companies are calling for a global slowdown.
In Freeborn County and Albert Lea, aging well is a priority - and a lot of fun
Minnesota's senior population is growing. In Freeborn County, the community is embracing the idea of making it safer and more delightful for older folks to age there.
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that “negative forces” are making claims about things that won’t happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.
Florida-based real estate investor buys 2 St. Paul office buildings
Florida-based real estate investor Jamie Rand now owns four downtown commercial buildings, making him the largest private owner of commercial property in downtown St. Paul.
Many Minnesotans don’t value aquatic plants. The state’s lakes are paying a price.
Native aquatic plants help keep lakes healthy, reduce erosion and are a safeguard against invasive species. Yet they get a bad rap as a nuisance, and property owners often remove them with chemicals or machines.