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Arkansas Heritage criticized for AI-generated misspelled Declaration of Independence

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The Division of Arkansas Heritage has drawn criticism for using AI to generate an image of the Declaration of Independence, which was notably misspelled. This decision has been questioned by the Arkansas Times, which noted that accurate images are readily available from institutions like the Library of Congress. Separately, an application for a data center in Bonner, Arkansas, was withdrawn by its general manager, Mike Heisey, due to public environmental concerns. AI

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Arkansas Heritage criticized for AI-generated misspelled Declaration of Independence

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Pulp: Plug pulled on Bonner data center. “Mike Heisey, general manager of the Bonner Mill Industrial Park, said in a message to the county that he decided t

    The Pulp: Plug pulled on Bonner data center. “Mike Heisey, general manager of the Bonner Mill Industrial Park, said in a message to the county that he decided to withdraw his signature on Krambu’s application after hearing the public’s concerns about the proposed facility’s poten…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Arkansas Times: Division of Arkansas Heritage inexplicably uses AI to generate misspelled Declaration of Independence. “Where you or I might choose to adorn suc

    Arkansas Times: Division of Arkansas Heritage inexplicably uses AI to generate misspelled Declaration of Independence. “Where you or I might choose to adorn such a post with an actual picture of the Declaration — readily available to use for free from the Library of Congress, the…

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