Humans Are Being Hired To Fix AI Mistakes

The same technology that was supposed to put graphic designers out of business is now keeping them busier than ever. That’s because illustrations generated by artificial intelligence are commonly littered with unclean lines and nonsensical text. That has spawned a new category of work as a result of AI’s incompetence. Writers are asked to spruce up ChatGPT’s writing, artists are being hired to patch up wonky AI images, and software developers are tasked with fixing buggy apps coded by AI. While a recent MIT report found that AI has displaced around 14% of workers, it also found that 95% of businesses with AI pilots are getting zero return on their investment. While fixing AI’s mistakes isn’t their ideal line of work, many freelancers say it’s what helps pay the bills. Some of the flaws are easier to correct: AI’s overuse of em dashes, even in places where other punctuation would make more sense, or its clear bias toward words like “embark,” “deep dive” and “delve.” Because AI doesn’t answer questions as thoroughly as a human would, many writers have to do their own research on the topic at hand. One thing is for sure: AI may increase productivity, but it can never fully replace human beings.

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Leftovers That Can Make You Sick

Last night’s dinner can be a lifeline when you need a hot lunch, but you may want to think twice before reheating some foods. Not all foods are good the second time around, with some turning from safe to dangerous overnight. Take a look at the most common dishes that could make you sick if you try to reheat them.

 

Eggs almost always contain salmonella, and leaving them at room temperature for any length of time is a recipe for bacteria to multiply. The methods commonly used to reheat eggs use gentle heat for a short duration of time, which doesn’t kill the bacteria. Plus, eggs always taste better fresh and don’t take any time at all to scramble.

While beets can give you an energy boost and lower your blood pressure, the nitric oxide in them can get converted to nitrites when heated, and then to nitrosamines, some of which are known to be carcinogenic. Regularly eating reheated beets may up your risk for certain cancers.

Spuds seem so study, but even though they’re cooked hotter and longer than eggs, they suffer a similar fate when left to cool at room temperature. Particularly at risk are large, foil-wrapped baked potatoes, which offer the bacteria Clostridium botulinum the ideal environment to thrive in. Zapping them for 30-60 seconds can’t kill the stuff that wreak havoc on your GI system. Cooking a raw potato in the microwave only takes a few minutes more, so don’t try to heat up potatoes.

Like beets, spinach is another nitrate-rich food that’s often served cooked. To avoid converting nitrates in these leafy greens into potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines, you may want to serve your spinach raw

In the 1970s, a number of food poisoning outbreaks associated with fried rice from Chinese restaurants led to increased awareness that rice harbors a microorganism called Bacillus cereus that multiplies at room temperature. That doesn’t mean you have to chuck all your uneaten takeout though — just make sure you’re stashing it in the refrigerator quickly. 

 

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The Shadow Hare of Cincinnati

In 2005, a vigilante superhero named "Shadow Hare" burst onto the scene, claiming to be skilled in mixed martial arts and carrying mace, a taser and handcuffs. His mission was to clean up the streets of Cincinnati and assist the police by making citizen’s arrests. Wearing a handmade black suit with a stylized hare on the front, along with a cape and mask, he patrolled the streets looking for crimes in progress and gave out meals to the homeless. Although not supported or endorsed by the Cincinnati Police Department, Shadow Hare continued his activities until 2009, when he vanished without a trace. He left behind a business card with a phone number, which has since been disconnected. Messages on his MySpace page have gone unanswered. Rumor has it that the man behind the mask, who would be in his early 40s now, traded in his cape for a military uniform, but since no one knows Shadow Hare’s real identity, there’s no way to confirm that. 

 

 

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Calling in Sick to Work When You're Not Could Land You in Jail in Saudi Arabia

Calling in sick to work when you're not in could result in a fine or even jail time, as officials in Saudi Arabia crack down on employees faking sick days. It comes as 50% of U.S. workers admitted to faking a sick day to attend family occasions, take a mental health day, or to avoid burnout. Data has shown that lost productivity from absences related to sickness can cost business in the neighborhood of $60,000. Now Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has warned that feigning an illness is a criminal offense. Workers caught lying about their health could be fined SR100,000 (around $26,650) or even sentenced to one year in prison. The warning comes amid the increased presence of illegal medical leave services on social media platforms, with employees cautioned that they may face prosecution if they use them, as only the ministry is authorized to issue official sick leave reports. In addition, the ministry has issued a warning to doctors that issuing a sick leave note without the proper proof or justification may subject them to disciplinary action and legal penalties as well.

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