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A shooting in downtown Montgomery during the Alabama National Fair resulted in 2 deaths and 12 injuries, with the incident involving two individuals exchanging gunfire in a crowd. Authorities are investigating, and the city is responding to prevent further violence.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reorganized the company's AI research team, FAIR, by moving it to sit within the product organization, with VP Joelle Pineau and chief AI scientist Yann LeCun now reporting to chief product officer Chris Cox. This change aims to elevate the importance of AI research and streamline the development process for new technologies, with a focus on building artificial general intelligence (AGI) and navigating legal, policy, and brand considerations in an increasingly scrutinized space.
Meta Platforms Inc. executives have stated that there have been no major drawbacks to openly sharing their AI technology, contrary to the approach taken by many of their peers. In recent months, Meta has been releasing open-source versions of its large language models, such as ChatGPT, with the aim of keeping them free and gaining an advantage by building products and services on top of them. This strategy was discussed at an event for Meta's AI research Lab FAIR.
The Big E, America's only multi-state fair celebrating the New England states, set five daily attendance records this year, with a total of 1,427,234 million people visiting. Despite rainy days, the fair offered a diverse concert lineup, delicious food, rides, and unique shopping experiences for the whole family.
This weekend in Denver, there are plenty of activities to enjoy, including the Underground Music Showcase featuring over 200 artists, the Arapahoe County Fair with carnival rides and live bands, the Colorado Rockies baseball games, and Veg Fest celebrating sustainability. Other events include Murder at the Roller Rink, Friday Night BAZAAR, Arts and Venues Cultural Runway, Luke Bryan concert, Summer Tequila Tasting, and Barre3 and Beer. Don't miss out on the diverse range of entertainment options in the Mile High City.
Multiple juveniles and an adult were arrested after a fight broke out at the Anderson County Fair, leading to a larger disturbance and the fair being shut down. Officers were punched and shoved while trying to break up the fight. One adult was charged with disorderly conduct and public disorderly conduct. One juvenile resisted and assaulted an officer, leading to the officer using a taser. Both the juvenile and officer received medical attention.