An iPad user tested Siri’s knowledge of gay nightlife in Russia after Apple’s rudimentary artificial-intelligence program learned to speak Russian. He found homophobia lurking in her code. The recently released Russian-speaking version of Apple Inc.’s voice-interactive personal assistant for iOS devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, was quite homophobic according to online media outlet,…
The rapid increase in use of e-cigarettes has led to heated debates between opponents who question the safety of these devices and proponents who claim the battery-operated products are a useful cessation tool. A study, published online April 16 in the American Journal of Public Health, suggests proponents are in error. University of California, San…
Candi Samples invites all to her AARP Birthday Bash, May 2 at The Caliph, 3100 Fifth Ave. 3-6 p.m. Special Guest Duo Nick and Mel of San Diego and Rickie Lee of Palm Springs among others will be there to entertain guests. Raffles, Food, Music. A $5.00 donation in lieu of gifts will go to…
