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Minnesotan among US accents most confusing to AI, study finds
MINNEAPOLIS — Artificial intelligence has issues comprehending some American accents, with Minnesotan among the ones causing the most confusion.A study published last month by the language resource organization Guide2Fluency pinpointed the top 30 U.S. accents that trip up voice recognition technology in AI-driven devices and apps like Alexa, ChapGPT and Siri.With a survey size of 3,000 adults — broken down by age, gender and geography — the "Southern" accent was ranked first for the highest error rates in transcription and comprehension. Study authors say AI gets perplexed by the accent's "unique expressions and drawl."New York and New Jersey accents were ranked second and third, respectively, with Texan and Bostonian rounding out the top five.Minnesotan is ranked 13th on the list, although study authors didn't elaborate on its tricky features.Regional slang and distinct vowel sounds are big sources of AI befuddlement, as well as "cultural nuances," like the Cuban accent's blend of Southern American English and Cuban Spanish, or Cajun's inherent French flourishes.Authors say the study raises concerns about the accessibility, effectiveness and perceived trustworthiness of AI technology.
Minnesota Wants Public Feedback On First Draft of Cannabis Sale Regulations
(The Center Square) – Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management released its first draft of recreational marijuana sales regulations, and it wants public input. Since recreational marijuana was legalized in August, this will be the first set of rules for the state’s cannabis industry. The entire draft of rules, which is more than 100 pages long, is available for review until Aug. 30 on the state office’s website.
Minnesota’s Own SPAM Helps Maui Fire Victims with New Merch Drop
SPAM is an international food brand that has its roots in Minnesota and to this day, SPAM still calls the state home, so it must be that "Minnesota Nice" that is behind this latest effort to help the Maui fire victims.
Minnesota Could Get A Spectacular ‘Double-Whammy’ Show In The Sky This Weekend
If the weather cooperates, Minnesotans could be in for a pretty spectacular opportunity in the sky as we head into the weekend!. Two different night sky phenomena look to coincide to give what could be a phenomenal spectacle over the state. Here's a breakdown:. Part 1 of the night sky...
Tori Oehrlein, Crosby-Ironton girls basketball standout, includes Gophers in her final six colleges
Tori Oehrlein said she is still considering playing for these programs in college: Minnesota, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Utah and Virginia Tech. Tori Oehrlein, Crosby-Ironton girls basketball standout, includes Gophers in her final six colleges. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries & More!...
Kernels fall to Buffalo, Maple Lake in Region 12 Tournament
The Cokato Kernels had their season come to an end with two losses in the Region 12C tournament. The Kernels fell 18-0 to Buffalo Thursday, Aug. 1, and lost to Maple Lake 8-5 Sunday. Both games were played at Saints Field. “It was a tough year for us, but in...
Woodbury day care worker accused of breaking baby girl's leg
WOODBURY, Minn. — A worker at a Woodbury day care is facing charges after a baby girl was injured in April.According to the charges filed in Washington County, police received a report of maltreatment at the Stepping Stone Early Learning Center. The 35-year-old woman, who lives in Wisconsin, was assigned to care for the 9-month-old girl, but gave police "inconsistent and inaccurate information" about how the girl was injured, documents say.The woman told police that she changed the baby's diaper. She said the baby was "squirming a lot" and might have applied "a little too much pressure" as she pushed the...
After abrupt closure, Game Informer staffers reflect on the video game magazine’s impact
Days after Game Informer abruptly closed, former employee Ben Hanson recalled the joy he had working for the iconic Minneapolis-based video game magazine that was widely seen as a beacon for games coverage. “The impact this magazine had out of that small office in Minneapolis is just incredible,” said Hanson,...
Twins' Byron Buxton: On bench for Game 2
Buxton is out of the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians. After missing three games due to back stiffness, Buxton returned for Friday's matinee, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk during the Twins' 4-2 victory. Minnesota won't push it with the 30-year-old, instead starting Manuel Margot in center field for the nightcap.
Twins sweep doubleheader to stretch Guardians' skid to 7 straight, close AL Central gap to 1½ games
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner hit the go-ahead three-run homer for the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of the nightcap to spoil Cleveland starter Alex Cobb’s season debut, fueling a 6-3 victory for a doubleheader sweep on Friday that gave the Guardians their seventh straight loss and further tightened the AL Central race. Bailey Ober pitched six shutout innings and Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers hit solo homers to win the opener 4-2 for the surging Twins (65-50), who cut their deficit to 1 1/2 games behind the Guardians (67-49). “I thought we just outplayed and out-baseballed them today, if that’s a word or whatever,” said Twins third baseman Royce Lewis. “That’s how we played the game.” This is the closest defending division champion Minnesota has been since May 13 to Cleveland, which has held first place for all but seven days in April.
Man charged in drive-by shooting that killed 18-year-old in south Minneapolis
A man accused of killing a teen last month in a drive-by shooting has been arrested and charged with murder, court records show. Amariaun Antonio Thomas Thornton, 21, of Oakdale faces two counts each of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and drive-by shooting. Prosecutors allege Thornton shot at three people...
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