Let’s start with Silicon Valley Bank Silicon Valley Bank depositors will have their deposits backed by the F.D.I.C (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), but not the shareholders (not sure how this is going…
Author: Cara Mico, Assistant Editor
I'm a former biologist, current designer, author, and AI and technology enthusiast. Having worked for independent, small newspapers in Oregon since 2012 including the Portland Mercury, the Cannon Beach Gazette, the Seaside Signal, the Hip Fish, and more. I hold a BS degree in watershed restoration science and policy, and a MS in Administration and Management. Please email me with questions, I promise I don't bite!
Where Do We Go From Here?
OIOpublisher There has been a lot of talk on the internet about free speech lately (I’m looking at you @Elon). The Twitter files have shined a light on what many people already…
I spoke to a chatbot for 6 months straight. It didn’t go how I thought it would go.
I’ve been playing with chatbots for years, having tested many tools and toys, this latest generation of tools feels different. The thought of AI as an assistant, friend, tool, resource is enticing….
A toe into crypto
With Sam Bankman-Fried in the news many are asking that question of the last decade, “What is crypto?” I spent two years studying crypto, here’s what I learned. It doesn’t matter the…
What happened around the web this week? Let’s find out!
What happened around the web this week? Let’s find out! People complained, things fell apart, and everything is exactly as it was last week. Nothing has changed, carry on. Ahhh if only…
Spy vs. Spy – Balloon War
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor If you’ve been paying attention to sky-news, you’ve likely heard about the balloon incidents. While unlikely to cause more international drama, it has made many curious about…
On the Future of Artificial Intelligence and How AI Can Help Humanity
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Given how common AI chat models are, it’s likely that you’ve talked to an AI assistant like Siri or Google Assistant, seen a Chat GPT-3 response on…
Manzanita City Council Regular Session Highlights 11/9/2022
By Cara Mico The Manzanita City Council held a public hearing for the proposed moratorium on dune grading to improve views. The council reached a consensus in the September meeting to move…
Manzanita Citizens Express Concern for Incomplete LUBA Response for the Lofts Development
By Cara Mico The City of Manzanita met for a regular City Council session on November 9, 2022. During public comment, resident Denise Loffman addressed the mayor with a concern that many…
Nehalem Candidate Forum, 2022 – Video
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor The Nehalem candidates forum was held on Tuesday, October 18th and was attended by mayoral candidate Phil Chick and council candidate David Cram. Both Mr. Cram and…