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Cheaters beware: ChatGPT maker releases AI detection tool<\/p>\n
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The maker of ChatGPT is trying to curb its reputation as a freewheeling cheating machine with a new tool that can help teachers detect if a student or artificial intelligence wrote that homework.The new AI Text Classifier launched by OpenAI follows a weeks-long discussion at schools and colleges over fears that ChatGPT\u00b4s ability to write just about anything on command could fuel academic dishonesty and hinder learning. OpenAI cautions that its new tool is not foolproof and the method for detecting AI-written text is imperfect and can be wrong at times.<\/p>\n
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Difficulty measuring methane slows plan to slash emissions<\/p>\n
NEW YORK (AP) – Satellites, drones and airplanes equipped with infrared cameras will likely be the backbone of a new federal policy to fine the nation\u00b4s largest methane polluters.<\/p>\n
But the nascent industry<\/a> has a long way to go before it can accurately measure just how much methane polluters are releasing. And the nation\u00b4s new methane reduction program, which was passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will allow the government to fine those polluters for methane emissions based on measurements taken in 2024.<\/p>\n That leaves little time to get a reliable system in place.<\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n US wage growth slowed in the final quarter of 2022<\/p>\n WASHINGTON (AP) – Pay and benefits for America\u00b4s workers grew at a healthy but more gradual pace in the final three months of 2022, the third straight slowdown that could help reassure the Federal Reserve that wage gains won\u00b4t fuel higher inflation. Wages and benefits, such as health insurance, grew 1% in the October-December quarter compared<\/a> with the previous three months.That marked a solid gain, though it was slower than the 1.2% increase in the July-September quarter.<\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet<\/p>\n SEATTLE (AP) – Boeing bids farewell to an icon on Tuesday: It\u00b4s delivering its final 747 jumbo jet.<\/p>\n Since it debuted in 1969, the 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500 passengers, and the Air Force One presidential aircraft. It revolutionized international travel. But over about the past 15 years, Boeing and its European rival Airbus have introduced more profitable and evdeN evE NAkliyat<\/a> fuel efficient wide-body planes, eVDEn Eve NakliyaT<\/a> with two engines instead of the 747\u00b4s four.<\/p>\n The final plane is the 1,574th built by Boeing in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. It\u00b4s being delivered to cargo carrier Atlas Air.<\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n Unprecedented profit for Exxon as travel, and war, heated up<\/p>\n NEW YORK (AP) – Exxon Mobil posted record annual profits in 2022 as consumers globally struggled with high prices for gasoline, home heating and consumer goods.<\/p>\n The energy giant brought in $55.7 billion in annual profits. That exceeded its previous record of $45.22 billion in 2008. Exxon\u00b4s bounty came as Americans shelled out $4 per gallon for gasoline in the U.S. during the spring and summer. Oil and natural gas prices surged globally after Russia invaded Ukraine and reduced its supply of energy to Europe.<\/p>\n The record profits were a marked turnaround from two years ago, when the coronavirus pandemic hit and travel ground to a halt, killing demand for fuels.<\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n Adult Happy Meals, McRib, feed McDonald\u00b4s sales in Q4<\/p>\n CHICAGO (AP) – Adult Happy Meals and other limited-time promotions boosted traffic at McDonald\u00b4s restaurants during the fourth quarter despite higher prices.<\/p>\n