Using AI makes writing more bland, study finds

Teams from Google and leading universities found that large-language models change the voice, tone and intended meaning of human authors.
Scientific American

Can you solve these language puzzles? Test your skills with these problems from North America’s biggest linguistics competition

For 20 years, this computational linguistics competition has inspired new generations of innovators in AI and language ...

In a world of AI text, speech still reigns supreme

According to some, artificial intelligence may end up amplifying something deeply human: our capacity to think through conversation. None of this means writing will disappear. Written records remain ...
IEEE

Arbitrary-Shaped Text Detection with Hierarchical Feature Refinement and Nonlinear-Enhanced Transformers

Abstract: Detecting arbitrary-shaped scene text is a challenging task due to the irregularities in font, size, color, orientation, and shape, which often lead to detection errors. In this paper, we ...
clickondetroit.com

If you get this text, it’s a scam -- Detroit police give examples on how to protect yourself

The Detroit Police Department issued a warning to the public regarding scam text messages that may appear to come from official sources. (Detroit Police Department) DETROIT – The Detroit Police ...
Kotaku

Non-Linear Text Quests: Return of Red Riding Hood Enhanced Edition

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Non-Linear Text Quests: Return of Red Riding Hood Enhanced Edition This visual novel is a collection of alternative realities. Visit wolf’s den and solve ...
The New York Times

Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?

If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice. Credit...Illustration by Giacomo Gambineri Supported by By Sam Kriss In the quiet hum of our digital ...
CNN

Text messages and a moved SUV: How the government’s case against a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent fell apart

Even with a federal indictment hanging over her, claiming she had been a threat to law enforcement, Marimar Martinez was confident she could eventually prove her innocence. “I know the truth,” ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Research on the Nonlinear Impact of Investor Sentiment on Stock Returns Based on Deep Learning and Text Mining ()

This paper focuses on the nonlinear correlation between investor sentiment and stock returns and conducts in-depth research with the aid of deep learning and text mining techniques. First of all, sort ...
Bleeping Computer

Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam

An ongoing smishing campaign is targeting New Yorkers with text messages posing as the Department of Taxation and Finance, claiming to offer "Inflation Refunds" in an attempt to steal victims' ...
Purdue University

Using Microsoft Copilot to Create Alternative Text for Images

Use the following AI prompts to utilize Microsoft Copilot to create alternative text for one or multiple images for your course. To use these prompts, log in to your Microsoft Copilot Work account ...
Reuters

IPO duo lay out textbook examples of buyout bind

NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Buyout shops learned some hard lessons this week. The initial public offerings for educational publisher McGraw Hill (MH.N), opens new tab and market ...