When you mention “true artificial superintelligence,” do you mean AGI (Artificial General Intelligence)? This is orders of magnitude harder to do than any AI that exists today. Rudimentary, non-learning “AI” has been around for centuries. A toilet, a fuse, the front door lock and an ...
To the editor: When we took over the historic Towne Store in 2023, we knew we weren’t just buying a business; we were becoming caretakers of a piece of Schroon Lake’s history. The store had been a cornerstone of Main Street for generations, but both the building and the business were ...
It’s no secret that most people, whether they’ll admit it or not, think bigger is better. And continuing in that vein, they also think taller is better, as in “tall, dark and handsome.” Not the least ironically, you’ll almost never hear anyone extolling the virtues of “short, grey ...
The Independence Day floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country, leaving more than 130 people dead, will go down in history as a series of systemwide failures. But one of those failures in particular should ring loud and clear in the Adirondacks: inadequate cell phone coverage. The North ...
The newest wave of the elections throughout New York State was a cause for celebration for some, and great concern for others. No matter the reaction, the unprecedented level of engagement and dedication from newly elected candidates is the reason why we should be truly hopeful. However, there ...
To the editor: The Saranac Lake High School Class of 2027 would like to thank Coakley’s Home and Hardware for hosting our bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. The proceeds go toward the 2026 prom and graduation events for next year’s seniors. Maria Braun Saranac Lake