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Artists are taking things into their own hands to protect their work from generative AI
They’re using programs that poison the well of art uploaded online in an attempt to scramble what AI sees, so it can’t emulate it without their permission.
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Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine
An endangered desert wildflower stands in the way of a mining company’s plans to dig for lithium to help speed production of batteries for green energy projects.
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Historic utility, high fashion: 80-year-old L.L. Bean staple finds new audience
The tote’s revival came at a time when price-conscious consumers were forgoing expensive handbags.
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High-flying chipmakers see worst plunge since 2020
The Biden administration told allies it’s considering severe curbs if companies like Tokyo Electron and ASML keep giving China access to advanced semiconductor technology.
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L.L.Bean tied up in lawsuit claiming it copied ‘graceful’ design of Skechers sneakers
The Freeport-based retailer is accused of intentionally and willfully plagiarizing a patented ‘heel cup’ that is featured on millions of Skechers shoes.
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Mobile home park proposed for site of former Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
The town’s Planning Board discussed preliminary plans Tuesday for a 32-lot mobile home park during a pre-application review.
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Waterville’s Central Maine Growth Council distributes $250,000 in business grants
The grant program will accept applications through December.
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Dylan Smith to controller
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Dylan Smith to the officer-level position of controller. He has been an integral member of the Franklin Savings Bank team for 6 1/2 years, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a passion for supporting the bank’s mission. Smith began his career at Franklin Savings Bank in 2018 as […]
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Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with help of $5 billion in federal funding
The new bridges will be seismically resilient and multimodal, with room for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and transit.