Their petition is a response to OpenAI’s recent release of GPT-4, a more advanced successor to its widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT.
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Credit Suisse accused of violating deal on rich Americans’ tax evasion
The Senate findings pose new problems for rival UBS as it tries to take over the long-troubled Swiss bank.
U.S. energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind
The Biden administration is attempting to lower the cost of fixed offshore wind and support a domestic supply chain for the industry.
State considers $5.5 million bailout for Maine dairy industry
Over the last 2 years, Maine has lost a quarter of its dairy farms to runaway electricity, fuel and fertilizer costs, and skyrocketing interest rates. Only 161 remain in operation.
Stocks rally on Wall Street as bank fears ease further
Traders are largely betting the Fed will have to cut rates as soon as this summer, something that can act like steroids for markets.
Goodwill Northern New England CEO stepping down by year’s end
Rich Cantz has been with Goodwill Northern New England for 20 years, the past five as president and CEO.
The Quarry in Monson named a finalist for a James Beard award
But 10 other semi-finalists from Maine did not move on. Winners of the prestigious culinary awards will be announced in June.
Dollar General targeted by U.S. for systemic work hazards
Federal inspectors have repeatedly found blocked emergency exits, fire hazards and boxes stacked to the point that they could collapse onto workers.
After so-so year, Maine tourism industry hopes to grow more in 2023
Tourists spent over $8.6 billion in Maine during 2022, an increase of 10% above the previous year.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40 million bribe
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 charges after he was arrested in the Bahamas in December and brought to the United States soon afterward.