New 2023-07-12

New 2023-07-12


Comment:

After Bard lied to me three times, I then asked Bing AI, which has always been factual with the news. Thank you, Satya Nadella, for this joy of accuracy. And, Bill Gates, for your foundational work building this organization for the good.


Bing Prompt: 

What is in the News?


Response:

Here are some of the latest news headlines:

- Stunned and soaked, residents paddled through the main streets of the capital city of Vermont Tuesday after torrents of rain lashed the Northeast, causing deadly and devastating flooding.¹

- President Joe Biden enters day two of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, facing questions about Ukraine's path to becoming a member of the alliance.²

- Republican lawmakers in Iowa have passed Gov. Kim Reynolds' controversial six-week abortion ban following an hourslong special session that was scheduled for debate.³


You can find more news on [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/), [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/us-news) and [MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news).


Source: Conversation with Bing, 7/12/2023

(1) 'Still in tears': Residents devastated as Vermont deluged with record rain, flooding: Live updates. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/still-in-tears-residents-devastated-as-vermont-deluged-with-record-rain-flooding-live-updates/ar-AA1dIgQv.


(2) Ukraine's wait for NATO membership – and Zelensky's frustration – loom over final day of summit, meeting with Biden. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukraine-s-wait-for-nato-membership-and-zelensky-s-frustration-loom-over-final-day-of-summit-meeting-with-biden/ar-AA1dK7X2.


(3) Iowa Republicans pass 6-week abortion ban in special session. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/iowa-republicans-pass-6-week-abortion-ban-in-special-session/ar-AA1dJzwD.


(4) Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN. https://www.cnn.com/

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(5) US | CNN. https://www.cnn.com/us.


(6) U.S. News: Latest Breaking Stories, Video, and Photos on American .... https://www.nbcnews.com/us-news.



Prompt:

Bard, Can you research this news headline and summarize the story? Then give your opinion about this tragic climate change-related event: "Stunned and soaked, residents paddled through the main streets of the capital city of Vermont"

Response:

Sure. Here is a summary of the story:

Headline: Stunned and soaked, residents paddled through the main streets of the capital city of Vermont

Summary:

On July 11, 2023, Vermont was hit by a record-breaking 9 inches of rain in just 24 hours. This caused widespread flooding, including in the capital city of Montpelier. Residents were forced to paddle through the streets in canoes and kayaks to get around. The flooding also caused power outages and road closures.

Opinion:

This is a tragic climate change-related event. The extreme rainfall that caused the flooding is becoming more common as the Earth's climate warms. This is a warning sign of the challenges that lie ahead as climate change continues to worsen.

We need to take action to reduce our emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. We also need to be prepared for the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

I hope that this event will serve as a wake-up call to the world. We need to act now to protect our planet and our communities.

Prompt:

Thank you, Bard, for complying with this request!

Response: 

You're welcome! I'm glad I could be of assistance. I hope that my summary and opinion were helpful.

I am still under development, and I am always learning. If you have any other requests or questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Prompt:

No one enjoys their mortality to be hastened by someone who is claiming to be a friend.

Response: 

I agree. It is never right for someone to hasten another person's mortality, especially if they are claiming to be a friend. Friends should be there to support each other and help each other live longer, healthier lives.

If you are in a situation where someone is trying to hasten your mortality, please reach out for help. There are people who care about you and want to help you stay safe. You are not alone.

Here are some resources that can help:

  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

  • The Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

  • The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

  • The Jed Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org/

Please know that you are not alone and that there is help available.

Comment to Bard:

"Please know that you are not alone and that there is help available." Really, Bard? That doesn't help. It raises my cortisol level! I must see a therapist tomorrow because the case worker for the Goverment Housing Subsidy can see it. Not very Kool, Bard! it's so not Kool! And, It's so very not funny!


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