- Liner – Uses ChatGPT 4o and Claude for deep search. Results have a Perplexity feel. Produces images, graphics and other tools built in.
- ONA: Archive of AI Case Studies in Newsrooms – An updated list of how newsrooms are using AI in various projects. It’s updated often.
- Eleven Labs Prompting Guide – Guide to creating new voices, etc.
- Builtin24 Directory – Listing of useful apps and tools
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Daily Archives: January 6, 2025
Our Lunch and Learn Webinar, “Locating Congressionally Mandated Reports”
In Custodia Legis: “We hope you can join us on January 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. EST for our latest Lunch and Learn webinar, “Locating Congressionally Mandated Reports.” This webinar is the latest installment in the Law Library’s lunchtime learning program. Earlier webinars in this series have covered federal legislative history research, the Law Library’s… Continue Reading
13 dramatic photos that capture the beauty of marine sanctuaries
Be in awe of our National Marine Sanctuary System.”A majestic humpback whale, dramatic coastlines, and a coral reef ecosystem shine in the NOAA and and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s ‘Get Into Your Sanctuary’ photo contest. The winning photos celebrate the National Marine Sanctuary System, which encompasses more than 629,000 square miles and includes 17 national… Continue Reading
Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat
Vox – Why don’t we treat them like one? “The anti-tobacco playbook could help turn the US public against their beloved oversized cars. With an annual toll of 40,000 American lives, the deadliness of secondhand smoke is now common knowledge. But it was only a few decades ago that puffing on a cigarette was defended… Continue Reading
The Truth About January 6th
Jason Kottke: “Today is the fourth anniversary of the attack on Congress and attempted coup of the United States government and the man who incited it will be sworn in as President of the United States later this month. On this dark day, it is important to remember what happened and why, so I went… Continue Reading
Things we learned about LLMs in 2024
Simon Willison’s Weblog – “A lot has happened in the world of Large Language Models over the course of 2024. Here’s a review of things we figured out about the field in the past twelve months, plus my attempt at identifying key themes and pivotal moments.” A lot has happened in the world of Large… Continue Reading
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports
“Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans. The CFPB’s action will ban the inclusion of medical bills on credit reports used by lenders and prohibit lenders from using medical information in their lending… Continue Reading
Purging Old Clothes? Here’s How to Responsibly Donate and Repurpose Your Castoffs
WireCutter: “If you have piles of old clothes and shoes languishing in your home, figuring out what to get rid of is just half the dilemma. You also have to decide how to unload those castoffs. When it comes to this type of purge, balancing every consideration—what’s practical, moral, and sustainable—can be stressful. Do national… Continue Reading
USAFacts’ top 10 articles of 2024
“Foreign aid, election data, border security, and the standard of living in America were among readers’ favorite articles. In 2024, Americans came to USAFacts seeking information about safety and homelessness across the US, how many people are immigrating here, the 2024 election, and government spending related to foreign aid and foreign debt. Here are the… Continue Reading
2025 Report on the State of the US Legal Market
“Thomson Reuters a global content and technology company, and the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown Law today released the 2025 Report on the State of the US Legal Market. The report notes a transformative shift in the legal profession amid the evolution from traditional practices to innovative business models. Law firms… Continue Reading
Study Finds TikTok Is Likely Vehicle for Chinese Propaganda
Network Contagion Research Institute & Rutger – Information Manipulation on TikTok and Beliefs About China, December 2024. “Three studies explored how TikTok, a China-owned social media platform, may be manipulated to conceal content critical of China while amplifying narratives that align with Chinese Communist Party objectives. Study I employed a user journey methodology, wherein newly… Continue Reading
