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How libraries are becoming launchpads for music careers  

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In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and smartphones, one of the most overlooked engines of economic growth sits quietly at the heart of every neighborhood: the public library. Gone are the days when libraries were sanctuaries reserved for only reading and research. Its a model other cities can and should replicate.

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Need to relax? The Internet Archive is livestreaming microfiche scans to a lo-fi beats soundtrack

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The Internet Archive, the digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts, has started live streaming on YouTube from its scanning center in California for anyone to watch. This work is part of Democracys Library , a global initiative to digitize and make publicly available millions of government records.

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It’s a Sign: AI Platform for Teaching American Sign Language Aims to Bridge Communication Gaps

NVIDIA AI Blog

Sign language learners can access the platforms validated library of ASL signs to expand their vocabulary with the help of a 3D avatar that demonstrates signs and use an AI tool that analyzes webcam footage to receive real-time feedback on their signing. The dataset behind Signs is planned for release later this year.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Scenario Planning for Associations 

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Think about the recent disruptions like rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), evolving member expectations, or global events impacting operations. Connect with our team or explore our extensive resource library. Ready to Take the Next Step? Want to learn more about scenario planning and how your association can benefit?

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How machine learning can be used to identify microplastics

Fast Company Tech

Microplasticsa global problem The term plastic refers to a wide variety of artificially created polymers. Testing the tool To run our conformal prediction, my team used libraries of microplastic spectra from the Rochman Lab at the University of Toronto as the calibration set.

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Worried about losing your job? Here are 5 financial moves to make now.

Fast Company Tech

Consider replacing all your entertainment subscription services with a free library card, at least temporarily, says Erika Kullberg, an attorney and personal finance expert and host of the podcast Erika Taught Me. Most libraries offer newsletters, magazines, audiobooks, and even games and movies.

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Anaconda launches an AI platform to become the GitHub of enterprise open-source development

Fast Company Tech

Founded in 2012 in Austin, Texas, as Continuum Analytics by Peter Wang and Travis Oliphant, Anaconda now supports more than 50 million users globally. Wang explained these steps include managing open-source Python libraries, tracking model weights, and continuously evaluating model performance.