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fire-incident2 years ago•2 min saved

Missoula Crews Respond to Multiple Structure Fires

A University of Montana-owned apartment building in Missoula was heavily damaged by a fire on Monday morning, leading to evacuations and a significant fire and police presence in the area. The fire caused smoke and water damage to surrounding units, and although everyone in the affected unit was accounted for, a dog died in the fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, and a section of South Avenue East near the UM golf course has reopened to traffic.

via KPAX News|

#apartment-building #evacuation #fire-incident

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Reduced Role of University of Montana Marching Band at Cat-Griz Game

Changes to the Grizzly Marching Band's performance during the Brawl of the Wild football game between the University of Montana and Montana State University have sparked backlash. The band was directed not to perform when the Grizzlies were on defense and to refrain from playing the fight song after touchdowns. UM Athletics clarified that the changes were made to ensure music could be heard throughout the stadium and that the band will continue to have a central role in future games. The leaked communication included false information, and an apology has been made. A petition has been started to reverse the decision.

via Montana Free Press|

#backlash #brawl-of-the-wild #grizzly-marching-band

artificial-intelligence2 years ago•5 min saved

"ChatGPT's Original Creative Thinking Soars to Top 1% in Tests"

ChatGPT, powered by the GPT-4 AI engine, has scored in the top 1% for creativity, outperforming most college students, according to recent research conducted by the University of Montana. The study used the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) to assess the AI's creative abilities, and it ranked in the top percentile for fluency and originality. While it slipped slightly in flexibility, the results indicate that AI is developing creative abilities on par with or even exceeding human capabilities. The researchers believe that more sophisticated assessment tools are needed to differentiate between human and AI-generated ideas.

via SciTechDaily|

#artificial-intelligence #chatgpt #creativity