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Avoiding AI ‘Hallucinations’ Means Proper Instructions

Stories abound of people using large language models, colloquially referred to as artificial intelligence (AI), to write reports, only to discover that the computer used fake sources and made-up references. This interview explores the best way to use AI to get what you want – and not fabricated or false answers that seem real.

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Volunteer Firefighters Asked To Help Improve Departments Across The State

The West Virginia Extension service is asking volunteer firefighters why departments are struggling to recruit and maintain members and what support firefighters need.

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Understanding The Do’s and Don’ts Of Medical Testing, This West Virginia Morning

Direct-to-consumer tests like full-body scans are marketed as a way to catch diseases early and establish a baseline. But there are financial, physical and psychological risks to all medical tests — and in some cases, not getting a test could be better for your health. From the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, HealthQ hosts Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer speak with UCSF Cardiologist Dr. Rita Redberg.

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