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Will Democrats’ midterm wave reach California’s Central Valley? Bernie Sanders rallies the vote
Bernie Sanders rallied hundreds in sweltering Bakersfield heat for Randy Villegas, a progressive long shot in one of the nation's most contested House races.
CMS Mulls Cuts to Business Services Staff
CMS follows other law firms, such as Baker McKenzie and Clifford Chance, in seeking out savings in its back-office functions.
Worst-Case Scenario for Bucs’ Mayfield Revealed
A dislocated thumb sidelines Baker Mayfield for up to six weeks, forcing undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to lead a winless roster and salvage Tampa Bay’s fading season.
Buccaneers’ QB Baker Mayfield Nearing Huge Step in Recovery
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to stay alive with Baker Mayfield injured, the quarterback is already nearing a huge milestone in his recovery.
Alison Hammond Shares Update After Scary On-Air Health Incident Lands Her In Hospital
Alison Hammond sparked concern after abruptly leaving ITV's 'This Morning' while visibly unwell. The 'Bake Off' host later shared an update from the hospital.
4 new businesses coming to East Brunswick’s Legacy Place
A pet groomer has opened at East Brunswick’s Legacy Place, while a yoga studio, IV therapy business and Mediterranean bakery are coming soon.
NICK STROBEL: Saturn and its rings on display
Tonight Saturn is at opposition, appearing opposite the sun in our sky. This happens as we pass by Saturn in our faster, inner orbit. This also marks the time when
Packers HC': Bucs' Daniels 'A Very Talented Player'
With Baker Mayfield sidelined, rookie Jalon Daniels faces a high-stakes first start. Matt LaFleur warns that the undrafted dual-threat weapon possesses the tools to shock his team.
Bakersfield police seeking help ID’ing man who burglarized Planz Road business through roof
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a burglary that took place in early September. The police department is seeking help identifying the suspect in…
Who is Randy Villegas, the political newcomer trying to oust David Valadao from Congress and flip District 22 blue?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Although he’s relatively new to the political scene, Randy Villegas has been making waves in the legislative stage. Villegas, a self-described populist, is …
Who is Randy Villegas, the political newcomer trying to oust David Valadao from Congress and flip District 22 blue?
Alison Hammond Has Heart Check After Suffering Health Scare Live On TV
'The Great British Bake Off' host Alison Hammond went to hospital to have tests done on her heart after suffering a health scare on 'This Morning.'
NFL Predictions: Buccaneers vs. Packers Week 4 Picks and Scores
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still searching for their first win of the season as they prepare to host the Green Bay Packers Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay enters Week 4 at 0-3 following last week’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Buccaneers will also be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, […]
Baker Mayfield not practicing
Thumb injury keeps Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield sidelined
Battle of the Bays features winless Buccaneers and struggling Packers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) need a victory even more than the Green Bay Packers (1-2) on Sunday. At least Green Bay has quarterback Jordan Love. Tampa Bay is turning to undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels after Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb in a loss to Minnesota.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts to Open Mellow Mushroom in Hershey in Fall 2027
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) today announced it will bring Mellow Mushroom to Hershey, Pennsylvania, marking the stone-baked pizza brand’s first location in the state. Mellow Mushroom is slated to open in fall 2027 at 337 West Chocolate Avenue, in the heart of downtown Hershey. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant will be owned and operated by HE&R. […]
Baker Mayfield not practicing
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield misses Wednesday's practice
Maine’s deluge of political ads is crowding out small businesses
The onslaught of political ads means less airtime for Maine's bakeries, car dealerships, shops, colleges, professional services firms and others looking to get their own messages out.
Ex-Broncos QB Signs With Bucs Following Baker Mayfield Injury
Former Denver Broncos QB Signs With Buccaneers following Baker Mayfield's injury. The post Ex-Broncos QB Signs With Bucs Following Baker Mayfield Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
Matt LaFleur addresses major Packers adjustment after Baker Mayfield injury
Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers were already facing plenty of questions after a rough Week 3 showing. Now, the coaching staff has another issue to navigate as the team gets ready for its trip to Tampa Bay. The Packers had been building their game plan around Baker Mayfield, but that preparation changed after [...]
CSU Bakersfield announces new permanent athletics director following yearlong vacancy
BAKERFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — CSU Bakersfield’s Athletic Program — which has been at the center of numerous lawsuits, departures and allegations that drew national attention in recent years — is getting a full-time director after a vacancy that lasted for over a year. On Monday, the school announced in a press release that Andy Fiske […]
Harlem Globetrotters to return to Dignity Health Arena
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Harlem Globetrotters are set to return to Bakersfield on their Rivalry Tour at the Dignity Health Arena in February. There will be new tiers of premium access for fans to purchase as well as new rivals and challenges, according to organizers. Tickets will go on sale at axs.com on Oct. […]
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Is 'Testing the Bounds' of What Naughty Dog Is Capable of, Troy Baker Says
Troy Baker has teased that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is "testing the bounds" of what Naughty Dog is capable of, telling fans that they are going to have their "minds blown."
Baker Mayfield expected to miss several weeks
Bucs head coach Todd Bowles expects QB Baker Mayfield to be sidelined three weeks
McKeesport's Minerva Bakery announces abrupt closure after 103 years in business
Mayor Sarno joins Health Commissioner Caulton Harris to bring greetings at Department of Elder Affairs Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon at the Ray Jordan Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and the Springfield Department of Elder Affairs team on Friday to bring greetings at a special Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon celebration with our seniors at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center. This special luncheon is a collaboration between the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center and the North End Senior Center and celebrated Hispanic heritage and the valued contributions of our senior community. Members of the senior centers were invited for a vibrant day of music, dance, food, and culture. El Morro bakery provided lunch to members by our kind and dedicated Elder Affairs staff. Grupo Erupxion performed live music. Special thanks to host/emcee Joanna, the Springfield Department of Elder Affairs and the Council on Aging team for bringing us together to celebrate the beautiful mosaic of our Springfield. Mayor Sarno states, “We are always proud to celebrate the vibrancy and beautiful mosaic that is our Springfield community. On behalf of the City of Springfield, we celebrate and welcome the continued contributions of Hispanic Americans toward our community, including their cultural heritage, public service, and entrepreneurial spirit. I commend and appreciate this collaboration between the North End Senior Center and the Ray Jordan Senior Center to host this special luncheon in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month for all our seniors to enjoy. ‘Que tenga buena salud y Dios te bendiga’ – Good health and God Bless.”
Falcons division rival falling apart already after 3 games
Baker Mayfield injury compounds problems for Buccaneers
Business People: Evereve hires Target exec Alanna Baker to lead digital
RETAIL Evereve, an Edina-based national women’s fashion chain, announced the appointment of Alanna Baker as its first chief digital officer. Baker joins Evereve from Target Corp., where she most recently served as vice president of…
Fruita mom turns home bakery into growing farmstand business
What started as a way to help support her family has quickly grown into a thriving business for one Fruita mother.
York County business owner turns family roots into viral bakery
A viral TikTok video is bringing customers to Manna Micro Bakery in York — but owner Zaidy Luyando's story goes far beyond social media.
Baker Mayfield set to play in Week 3
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield not on injury report after full practice
Rick Kriseman endorsement completes Charlie Crist’s sweep of St. Pete’s living former Mayors
Kriseman joins Rick Baker, Bill Foster and Bob Ulrich in backing Crist’s bid to return to elected office.
Vikings QB Kyler Murray Laughs Off Weird Baker Mayfield Comments
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray laughed off old Oklahoma teammate Baker Mayfield's comments about people not liking him ahead of Sunday's game in Tampa.
Bucs Predicted to Replace QB Baker Mayfield With ACC Superstar
Sports Illustrated predicts Bucs will replace QB Baker Mayfield with 2027 1st-round pick. The post Bucs Predicted to Replace QB Baker Mayfield With ACC Superstar appeared first on HEAVY.
Adventist Health Bakersfield announces free children’s immunizations in October
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health Bakersfield is set to provide free childhood immunization opportunities throughout the month of October. The mobile clinics are free and open to …
Adventist Health Bakersfield announces free children’s immunizations in October
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health Bakersfield is set to provide free childhood immunization opportunities throughout the month of October. The mobile clinics are free and open to the publi...
Small Business Spotlight: Cakewalk Chicago Helps Bakers Turn Their Skills into Income - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
For many people who walk into Cakewalk Chicago, a cake is more than something to bring to a party. It is an order to fill, a customer to keep, and income to support their family. That is what Lori Parrett sees from behind the counter of the Beverly baking supply store she has spent 24
GNDC honors legislator and business with awards at policy summit
Baker Boy was recognized for its continued investment in its people, operations and community
Photos: See what it's like during a night at the races in Baker
Baton Rouge Raceway in Baker is located just off Plank Road. Admission is $20.
49th Tawes Crab and Clam Bake serves up politics, seafood despite roaring winds
CRISFIELD, Md. — Howling winds and heavy rain could not halt one of Maryland’s most enduring political and culinary traditions on Wednesday.
Science teacher in Searcy takes lesson to the skies
Brett Baker was in his second year teaching as an 8th-grade science teacher at Ahlf Junior High School in Searcy when he decided to demonstrate gravity to his students by going skydiving.
Gordon Rees, Maynard Nexsen Grow Business Litigation Expertise in the Southeast
Baker Donelson also grew its Birmingham office with a two-attorney equipment finance team.
Person with measles traveled through Kern County: CA Dept. of Public Health
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A person with measles was confirmed to have traveled though Kern County, according to the California Department of Public Health. The department said this person …
Person with measles traveled through Kern County: CA Dept. of Public Health
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A person with measles was confirmed to have traveled though Kern County, according to the California Department of Public Health. The department said this person traveled ...
Bakersfield PD, local partners conduct health, safety operation downtown; arrest 23
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department’s Impact Team led a multi-agency operation aimed at addressing public safety, health and quality of life concerns in part …
Bakersfield PD, local partners conduct health, safety operation downtown; arrest 23
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department’s Impact Team led a multi-agency operation aimed at addressing public safety, health and quality of life concerns in part …
Michael Baker International Names Brian Pursch, SHRM-SCP, VP, Human Resources Business Partner Lead
/PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, architecture, consulting, and digital solutions, today announced that Brian...
News | Hotel-convention host Manchester at forefront of radical changes in U.K. politics
Parliamentary lawmakers on Oct. 12 to discuss rejoining European Union.
Baker Mayfield falls against former team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 21 of 34 passes for 182 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 2
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Browns
Baker Mayfield faces off against his former team when the Bucs welcome the Browns to Raymond James.
Baker Mayfield revenge narrative promises to deliver
Baker will take on the team that gave up on him and traded him away.
Diesel prices in Bakersfield top $8 a gallon, squeezing trucking firms and raising grocery costs
Bakersfield diesel prices are up 60% from last year, topping $8 a gallon and straining local trucking and farm businesses.
Fire Breaks Out in Tonya's Café & Bakeshop; Business Closed for 'Foreseeable Future'
An overnight fire at Tonya's Café & Bakeshop in Chapel Hill caused enough interior damage to indefinitely close the business.
Sidelines Scoreboard: High School Football Highlights (9/18/26)
(KSEE/KGPE) – Game of the Week: Clovis 41, Bullard 14 Clovis West 49, Turlock 8 Clovis East 34, Frontier 20 Kingsburg 54, Selma 0 Bakersfield 49, Tulare Union 27 Madera 56, Merced 33 Liberty (Madera) 41, Summerville 20 Orosi 42, Fowler 6 Immanuel 29, Edison 8 Porterville 45, Dinuba 42 Chowchilla 62, Fresno 8 Sunnyside […]
Bilodeau’s Bakery Returns for Palmetto Sports Daily’s Locks of the Week
WATCH: Palmetto Sports Daily crew predicts their “Locks of the Week” for college football games including a cupcake selection and splitting on LSU-Ole Miss.
Concerns raised about influence of Blackburn's political consultant Ward Baker, if she becomes governor
Conservative commentator Steve Gill raises concerns about consultant Ward Baker's potential influence if Marsha Blackburn becomes governor during an interview on Inside Politics.
Browns' Secondary May Be Shorthanded Against Buccaneers
Only one player has been ruled out for Cleveland Browns showdown with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while a key member of the secondary is questionable.
Harvard Business School Rock Center for Entrepreneurship announces 2026–2027 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence
The 2026-2027 EIRs, Venture Builders, VCAs, and LSs further strengthen one of the most comprehensive entrepreneurship expert networks in higher education.
How friends turned $2,000 into a $30 million financial education company
Before Britt Baker and Laurie-Anne King even launched their financial-education business, they had $40,000 in sales.
Dr. Jeff Bird: The Innovation Connector Fuels Business Growth and Entrepreneurship
By Dr. Jeff Bird— MUNCIE, IN—The Innovation Connector plays a vital role in supporting business and entrepreneurial endeavors in Muncie and East Central Indiana. Its mission and vision are to support and assist new entrepreneurs with truly unique business ideas to turn their dreams into reality.
Buccaneers Coach: Browns ‘Mucked it Up’ with Baker Mayfield
Tampa's pass-game coordinator, who was also Baker Mayfield's QB coach in Cleveland, talked about the huge mistake the Browns made in getting rid of the former top overall pick.
Baker Mayfield Makes Priority Clear Before Browns Reunion
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for their Week 2 home opener against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay enters the matchup after a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, while Cleveland also opened the season with a defeat.Sunday’s game carries additional history for Mayfield. The Browns selected him […] The post Baker Mayfield Makes Priority Clear Before Browns Reunion appeared first on HEAVY.
Should you start Baker Mayfield this week in fantasy football?
Baker Mayfield draws his former team in Week 2. Should fantasy managers trust the Buccaneers quarterback against Cleveland?
National Security Science and Technology Strategy Highlights Expanded Role for Export Controls, Investment Screening, and Data Security
On August 20, 2026, the White House released the National Security Science and Technology Strategy (“NSSTS“), which establishes the Trump administration’s framework for maintaining US technological leadership and protecting critical and emerging technologies. The NSSTS is organized around four pillars: (1) focusing techno-strategic competition, (2) building technological resilience, (3) accelerating innovation, and (4) protecting national
David Ornstein confirms Arsenal interest in Liverpool’s Ngumoha
Arsenal like Rio Ngumoha and hold an interest in signing him, but Liverpool are keen to renew the young winger’s contract, according to David Ornstein.Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstein...
Baker Mayfield Makes Admission on Revenge Game vs. Browns
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield got honest on facing his former team in Week 2. The post Baker Mayfield Makes Admission on Revenge Game vs. Browns appeared first on HEAVY.
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Gets Candid on Facing Browns Again
Week 2 will mark the second time that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will face the Cleveland Browns after the team drafted him first overall and traded him after his fourth NFL season. However, it will be his first time as the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback, and the first time since he signed two significant […] The post Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Gets Candid on Facing Browns Again appeared first on HEAVY.
Scientists find the whole grain “sweet spot” for better heart health
Eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may deliver meaningful benefits for heart health, according to a large review of 87 clinical trials. Researchers found improvements in body weight, waist size, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides, and some markers of inflammation.
Downtown Bakersfield businesses weigh investment strategies after Uricchio's closure
Downtown Bakersfield businesses share strategies and resources after the closure of longtime staple Uricchio's.
Kern County Public Health & KCSO operation addresses unpermitted Bakersfield food vendors
Kern County Public Health and the Kern County Sheriff's Office issued 13 cease-and-desist orders, 13 citations, and food confiscations during a Bakersfield oper
Columbia bakery announces closure, retirement after almost 50 years of business
Tiffany’s Bakery went to social media to formally announce the business's closure.
This graduate uses baking to cook up conversation about mental health
Northeastern graduate Dayna Altman found a way to help others’ mental health—and her own—through “Bake It Till You Make It.”
How Roger Goodell and the NFL Are Dominating the Sports Landscape
FOS Tonight host Matt Iseman joins Baker Machado to talk NFL.
Downtown Idaho Falls businesses damaged in early morning vandalism spree
IDAHO FALLS — Business owners in downtown Idaho Falls are seeking answers after experiencing broken windows and other damage to their storefronts early Saturday morning. Shane Dial, president of the Downtown Merchants Association, says the incident happened around 5 a.m. Great Harvest Bakery Cafe, Medical Recovery Services and Idaho Mountain Trading were the businesses affected. […]
Turnover-prone Baker Mayfield turns attention to matchup against Browns
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw the best and worst of Baker Mayfield in their first season-opening loss since 2020. Tom Brady led them to a Super Bowl title that season so 0-1 isn't an insurmountable deficit. Mayfield lost three fumbles that led to 17 points, including one that was returned for a score in Tampa Bay's 33-27 loss to Cincinnati.
Former “Wendy Williams Show” producer recalls ‘long, slow descent’ of the show: ‘Just kind of like fizzled out’
Norman Baker is breaking his silence about the final days of the beloved talk show.
UF Health Jacksonville introduces mobile unit to expand patient access across Northeast Florida
A new UF Health Jacksonville mobile medical unit will offer health screenings and primary care in pilot locations across Duval, Clay, Nassau and Baker counties.
September 13 in Chicago White Sox History
Joe DeSa becomes one of just a baker’s dozen in South Side history
Hinge Health (HNGE) Stock Looks Overvalued On Earnings But Mixed On Broader Checks
Hinge Health stock has nearly doubled year to date, yet the latest valuation checks point to a company that screens as overvalued on market multiples and only delivers a mixed overall value score. For anyone tracking the recent rally, the question is whether the current price already bakes in most of the optimism around the business. Hinge Health is up 94.4% year to date, which puts recent buyers on notice that expectations embedded in the share price have moved a long way in a short...
Buccaneers Baker Mayfield in Third Tier of Latest QB Rankings
Baker Mayfield begins the season ranked towards the middle of starting quarterbacks. Can he lead the Buccaneers back to the playoffs after signing a lucrative contract extension?
Baker Mayfield Holds Surprising Record Over Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow will look to change a surprising piece of history when the Bengals take on Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers in Week 1.
Divorcing couple fighting over crumbling NYC bakery business
Yoseph Raja and Zohal Azimi Raja, the couple who founded Thin Cookies, are at war with a divorce, business troubles and a new lawsuit.
The politics and possibilities of ‘AI could kill us all’
I found myself fielding a lot of questions from folks who don’t usually talk much about AI this week. They were mostly along the lines of “do you think AI is going to kill us all?” or “how worried should I be about this human extinction stuff?” Motivating this wave of existential anxiety was the highly dramatic resignation of now-former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon, who quit his job while publicly sharing his concerns about safety practices at the leading AI companies. More specifically, he declared that almost everyone at OpenAI and Anthropic, the leading AI labs, believes that there’s a decent chance the AI systems they’re producing could “kill us all” by the end of the decade, and the companies aren’t “acting responsibly.” Other AI safety researchers, including those still employed at Anthropic and OpenAI, all confirmed that yes, Coxon is correct, they’re all worried that their company’s products might prove fatal for the entire human race as well. Two more AI employees quit and joined the chorus. Now, the warning shot has been covered everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to Fox News to WIRED to the Guardian. I understand why all this sounds scary, but my response to those who have asked, has generally been: No, you don’t need to worry that AI will kill go rogue and kill us all. But that does not mean we shouldn’t worry, period. Far from it. The companies building AI products are now among the wealthiest and most powerful entities in the world. And they very much are building enormous engines of mass surveillance, extraction, and automation. They can and have allowed their AI systems to carry out felony hacks of other companies, provided the government with autonomously generated kill lists, and sold enterprise technology to firms around the world that is explicitly intended to replace jobs. But “AI” has done these things not because they have all-powerful minds of their own but, ultimately, because people have programmed, calibrated, and directed them to. In other words, it’s not AI we need to worry the most about. It’s the people and corporations working to profit from and gain power by deploying it. The technology is sophisticated, sure, and, especially in cybersecurity contexts, potentially disruptive to plenty of existing systems. But if we want to stop this predatory, profiteering, and extractive form of AI—and it’s worth noting that at this point, most people do—we absolutely can. A quick note/plea: I can only do all of this with the support of readers like you, so if you find value in independent, critical tech journalism and analysis, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. I want to keep as much of this un-paywalled as absolutely possible, and I need your support to do so. Many thanks to all who continue to chip in, it’s very much appreciated. Onward. Subscribe First, some context: AI industry folks like Coxon have been discussing the prospect that AI will destroy humanity for years. Even before the beginning of the AI boom, many working in the industry, from the executive staff to the rank and file researchers, have obsessed over ‘x-risk’, or the possibility that AI will become sentient or semi-sentient and move one way or another to exterminate humanity. This is ostensibly why Elon Musk bankrolled OpenAI in the first place, and is the grounds for his lawsuit alleging OpenAI betrayed its charter by abandoning its nonprofit status to become a commercial enterprise. Many AI engineers and startup founders have calculated their own personal p(doom), or the probability that the tech product they are working on will initiate an actual humanity-extinguishing apocalypse. 10-25% p(doom)s are pretty common. (I wrote about a long weekend I spent among these folks at one of their top conferences here, to give you an idea of their ideas and belief systems.) Sam Altman himself drove the narrative of the imminent rise of a super-powerful AI, or artificial general intelligence, to prominence by declaring that the technology he was building posed an existential risk to humanity. This idea is in other words baked into the DNA of modern AI companies and into the products they engineer. It’s also why the industry is routinely accused, by myself and others, of “doom marketing,” ie, using such proclamations and framings to impart the sheer power of the technology behind your product onto investors, partners, consumers, and the state. Some ambient understanding of this tendency may have helped prevent the press from repeating the claim every time one of the x-risk folks made it over the years, including when they quit their jobs at AI companies while doing so. Yet Coxon’s AI x-risk alarm has broken containment, as they say, and has exposed the idea to the mainstream media once again. This has happened, I think, for a number of reasons. First, when AI CEOs were going around saying AI might kill everyone in 2023, their companies were well-capitalized, but not nearly to the extent they are today. They were more easily dismissed as eccentric geeks of the sort that Silicon Valley is supposed to produce. Now, not only do their products have much greater market saturation, but people are more aware of a) the often unethical ways the executives and companies comport themselves b) the other adverse impacts of AI that have already arrived, and c) the physical cost of building these systems, particularly when it comes to data centers. Finally, toss in the constant stream of headlines in 2026 about AI models going rogue or potentially upending the world’s infrastructure. [ ](https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/with-the-backlash-to-data-centers) [ With the backlash to data centers, Flock and AI glasses, a mass opposition to big tech is underway. Silicon Valley is in denial. ](https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/with-the-backlash-to-data-centers) Brian Merchant · Aug 27 [ Read full story ](https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/with-the-backlash-to-data-centers) As a result, general sentiment was already overwhelmingly skeptical of AI and its overlords, so the table was pretty well set for someone to come along and say ‘just a reminder, the companies that are building the product that promises to take your job and leave a data center in your neighborhood also think that it might exterminate the human race’ and get a strong reaction from the media and the public. The question is: Should we understand this stuff as hype, strategically fanned to feed already swelling valuations? Is it doom marketing? Genuine cause for alarm that the infrastructure that undergirds modern life is facing a novel threat vector? Or reason to be sincerely worried that AI companies are amassing too much power, and that their products are genuinely dangerous? The answer, I’m afraid, is “yes.” Let me try to untangle all of this a bit, because arguments over how to navigate this moment are extremely heated right now, as they are essentially arguments over how to approach the politics of AI at a moment where there may be a unique opening for action. Those sympathetic to AI alignment concerns and x risk arguments—which increasingly includes a faction on the left who want to shut down AI over safety concerns—argue that people who dismiss AI as all hype have their heads in the sand. Meanwhile, critics of the x-risk narrative—which I might note includes a cadre of investors and tech folks on the right, too—argue that it is hype and can be used to further inflate valuations or for pursuing regulatory capture. The challenge is that many feel that dismissing AI as just hype or purely marketing also diminishes the urgency of taking on the AI industry as the novel and threat to labor, civil society, and the public sphere it is; others that by accepting the industry’s own terms, we imbue it with undue power and enable it. But let’s be clear: Declarations that AI is so powerful it might end the world are a kind of marketing, and anyone who says otherwise is just as off base as those who say that’s all that it is. If you don’t think that these sub-trillion dollar companies have higher-ups who noticed that when their founders talked about super-powerful dangerous AI they got spikes in media interest and phone calls from investors, or that those founders didn’t notice that themselves, and lean into certain narratives to advantage their products, then I don’t know what to tell you. Not all marketing is a Pepsi ad campaign with a celebrity spokesperson. Yet confronting the AI industry should certainly be considered an urgent project. Do I share the x-riskers’ fear that out-of-control, super-intelligent AI agents might end the world? I do not. I’ve read a good deal of AI extinction literature over the last couple of years and I have not come across a credible, step-by-step documentation of how exactly AI might move from self-recursively improving AI to killing every single human on the planet. Most of what I’ve read seems predicated on a sort of reverse Ian Malcolmian logic: Eventually, it becomes smart enough and AI, uh, finds a way (to exterminate humanity). Are the AI companies also overstating and dramatizing what their products can do? Yes, pretty much all the time. They’re in a knife fight for market share and are trying to win customers and government contracts before their investors come knocking. And yet. They have concentrated enormous amounts of compute, have extensive data collection and surveillance capacities, have inserted themselves into the state in numerous capacities, including military kill chains, and they are being run by egomaniacal billionaires who are rushing to monopolize an entire new market. The way I think about their most recent frightening-seeming exploits is not as a “swarm of rogue AI agents building a new civilization” or whatever, but as corporations with a hitherto-unimaginable amount of compute at their disposal recklessly experimenting with automation programs, completely unafraid of any repercussions because we have been unwilling or unable to impose any on them. So I think we should welcome any newfound imperative to hold them accountable. I also think that ultimately, the AI critics, Pause AI folks, leftists, doomers, effective altruists, and, honestly, most of the public, want a lot of the same things: legitimate checks and limits on AI companies’ power, actual transparency into what the companies are doing, and for more of AI to be under public control. (Ultimately, a lot of what animates the x-risk fears are rooted in just that: a fear of losing control.) How we move towards all this, exactly, is the question of the day, and while there’s much to be argued over in terms of building a viable political platform to challenge the AI industry’s power, I do want to cast a vote against one particular approach. Not to pick on Chris here, as there are a lot of folks out there proposing stuff like this, and the policy ideas actually stem from AI safety groups. But not only would this be challenging to land politically (I can already hear the ‘China will beat us to AGI’ calls) and all but unworkable in practice, this approach is a) far too limiting, b) fails to address the current harms caused by AI and c) would likely only wind up serving Anthropic and OpenAI; it’s what regulatory capture looks like in action. Full model transparency is the floor for what should be on offer here. If these companies believe their products will kill us, the very least we deserve is to know how. It’s in the public interest. I would also argue we might get a lot of the way to stopping any currently envisioned robot apocalypse simply by forcing AI companies to assume liability, and to submit to the full brunt of the law. If Sam Altman were liable to be charged with a felony for approving the hack on Hugging Face1, if Google was forced to pay defamation fines each time it published a false and injurious AI Overviews, these companies might suddenly find cause to restrain their models’ output, and we might hear less about rogue AI. We would need to introduce new frameworks and available tools for tracking automated lawbreaking, to be sure, but I’d wager that little would frighten the AI companies more than actually being held accountable for what their products enable. To that end, Illinois has passed an AI liability law, which the industry fought tooth and nail, and Florida is considering one. The next steps would be towards moving AI under public control; again, it’s only reasonable, since everyone, not just AI insiders, should get a say over how a technology whose developers say might kill us is developed and deployed. Dismantling the whole industrial project as currently structured should be on the table, too, pending democratic input. But that’s for another post. For now, suffice to say that while I won’t be losing any sleep about an AI-enabled extinction event, Mr. Coxon and co. have given us an opportunity to underscore the urgency of the clear and present damage AI companies are doing, the extreme power they wield and the extent to which they hold themselves unaccountable, and the abundance of political capital there is out there for taking them on. Subscribe 1 Purely speculative! I do not know if he did or not.
‘Student Sidelines’- Buchanan senior recaps Bears win at Liberty
(KSEE/KGPE) – In this week’s ‘Student Sidelines’ report on CBS47 Sidelines, Buchanan senior Brody Elrod takes us through some of the highlights of his school’s dominant football win Thursday night at Liberty High School in Bakersfield.
Daniel Haake: Small business needs a lifeline amid road repairs
The city’s current approach to the 16th Street Bridge is to manage what it can control, making sure the bridge is completed on time. But for businesses like Long’s Bakery, managing the schedule isn’t the whole answer.
Friends of Acadia’s Auction for Health & Hope
View this email in your browser Hello Friend, We are excited to announce our Auction for Health & Hope, hosted as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations. All proceeds will directly support Healthy Acadia’s vital community programs and resources. Mark your calendars to join us September 14-19. Bidding opens at 5 A.M. on Monday, September 14th and closes at 5 P.M. on Saturday, September 19th. This auction highlights the arts and experiences across our region and features themes of health & hope. We have received an abundance of donations from local artists and community members - thank you! All funds raised will support Healthy Acadia’s wide array of health programs and resources, helping to make health happen! We have a variety of items to bid on, including: a handcrafted bowl sculpted by Maria Chamber; a bird lover’s birding basket and membership; a $100 gift card to Union River Lobster Pot; Robert E. Goodier prints; a Cadillac Mountain painting by Roberta Sprague; a winter tulip CSA from Eden Street Flowers and so much more! View this email in your browser There is so much more to check out, and every winning bid helps those in our communities who need health supports the most. It is a win-win! For early viewing of the auction, please visit: **bit.ly/auctionforhealthandhope**If you have any questions, please email: **development@healthyacadia.org.**The auction will culminate on September 19th at our 25th Year Anniversary Celebration at TunkJoy Bakery in Steuben, where we’ll announce the winners live! We would love to see you there. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, please click here. We are grateful for everyone’s support so far, and we are looking forward to celebrating our auction winners! With Gratitude,The Healthy Acadia Team Don’t want to bid, but want to donate? Click here. Subscribe Share Leave a comment
Will Buccaneers Continue Week 1 Winning Streak Against Bengals?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won their last five season openers, with Baker Mayfield posting impressive numbers in his three victories. Will this trend continue Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Will Buccaneers Continue Week 1 Winning Streak Against Bengals?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won their last five season openers, with Baker Mayfield posting impressive numbers in his three victories. Will this trend continue Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Fewer bakers establish sustainability targets
In Baking & Snack’s latest study on sustainability, the lack of formal targets points to a shift in priorities when it comes to environmental reporting.
Buccaneers Get Huge Support From Insider Poll About NFC South
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of expectations to have a good NFL season with a strong roster. Quarterback Baker Mayfield will attempt to lead Tampa Bay to contention for the Super Bowl. One insider poll from Yahoo led to a group of insiders voting on the biggest topics entering the NFL season. Eight […] The post Buccaneers Get Huge Support From Insider Poll About NFC South appeared first on HEAVY.
Flower Mound bakery taunts Trump with viral cookies
Hive Bakery is selling cookies to mark the GOP midterm convention, which runs two nights in Dallas.
East El Paso bakery receives near-failing health inspection score: List
See which El Paso restaurants earned perfect scores and which ones received a C grade in the latest health inspections.
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: Another sugar substitute raises heart concerns
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Cutting back on sugar? Take a peek at the ingredient label before reaching for a sugar-free treat. Recent research has raised questions about xylitol, a sugar alcohol found in products like gum, candy and baked goods. Higher blood levels of xylitol were linked to a greater risk of heart attack […]