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Heirloom artichokesare worth the search
Re: “A new breed in artichoke battle” (Page A1, May 28).
Suspicions confirmed. I have wondered why these new roundish artichokes have nothing of the flavor which we so loved of yore.
Growers who produce the “new breed” are shooting themselves in the foot. I’d given up on buying ‘chokes but now will search small markets for original, “real” artichokes. Thanks for the tip.
Nancy BarnbyMenlo Park
Don’t let regulationstymie AI progress
ChatGPT has opened the door for the creation of a human-machine interface that could potentially engage in human-like interactions.
It has started removing barriers for those who thought they had to be a technical expert to interact with the machines. Programming a machine to get specific tasks done is no longer confined to computer experts.
ChatGPT and similar generative AI have limitations. In its current form, ChatGPT lacks the ability to fully comprehend the intent of its users, which raises the question: are regulations necessary?
While regulations are absolutely required, limiting AI development could hinder the emergence of new beneficial tools in health care, education and more.
Solutions are being developed through open source for users from all parts of society to leverage. Regulations, while required and essential, could present enormous barriers to entry that may not serve the purpose.
ChatGPT was created to break barriers — not build them.
Shivani ShuklaSan Francisco
Conservative comicis light on laughs
Re: “Right-leaning laughs should be welcome” (Page A6, May 30).
Fox Network and Donald Trump figured out a long time ago that the best way to get your ratings up is to keep your audience angry. Despite all the privileges inherent with being born into the best nation in the world, right-wing media wants their entitled audience to feel aggrieved and victimized.
“Mallard Fillmore” has embraced the same position. That comic is not funny, entertaining or insightful. It merely regurgitates the same aggrieved message on a daily basis. While I appreciate that some readers want their daily dose, perhaps it would be better positioned alongside the Cartoonist’s View on the Opinion page.
Jerry GudemanSanta Clara