Are chatbots toxic? Can ‘go off the leash,’ spewing language that could be dangerous
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Researchers are working to tame the violent, racist, sexist language that has been reported from some chatbots.
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Looking for stuff to binge watch? How about an environmental documentary?
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The power of film is in its capacity to transport viewers to places we might not have been able to go before. Nature documentaries in particular bring us close to ecosystems and species that are beyond most people’s reach.
Were pandemic school shutdowns the cause of the increase in youth suicide attempts?
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A UVA Health study showed suicide attempts by children and teens involving common over-the-counter medicines and prescription medications increased 30 percent from 2019 to 2021 – basically, pre-pandemic to mid-pandemic.
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library to host discussion on civil discourse
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The current climate of polarization in the United States has eroded traditions of civility which bolstered policy-making in the past.
Hampton Roads coastline is sinking, flooding maps need to be updated
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New research by Virginia Tech scientists shows that sections of the Chesapeake Bay are sinking at rates of nearly a quarter an inch – or 7 millimeters – a year.
Congresswomen introduce legislation to empower child sex abuse survivors
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An estimated more than 80 percent of child victims never report their abuse to authorities, and many claims expire.
UVA School of Nursing receives top rankings in U.S. News & World Report guide
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U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools guide includes UVA School of Nursing in the top rankings.
Hundreds of students set to compete in State History Day Contest this weekend
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Elementary, middle and high school students from across the Commonwealth will compete this weekend in the Virginia History Day State Contest.
Commonwealth and Taiwan sign memorandum on ‘sound bilateral economic and trade relationship’
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s trip to Asia continued Tuesday with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Taiwan.
Crowdsourcing at its best: Citizen science being used to monitor, combat global warming
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The world is getting warmer each year, and people worldwide want to do their bit to help.
