President Joe Biden adjusts his microphone during a meeting with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says it remains to be seen if artificial intelligence is dangerous. But he says technology companies have a responsibility to make sure their products are safe before making them public. Biden met Tuesday with his council of advisers on science and technology about the risks and opportunities that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence pose for individual users and national security. Artificial intelligence burst to the forefront in the national conversation in recent months after the release of the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot. That helped spark a race among tech giants to unveil similar tools, while raising ethical and societal concerns about technology that can generate convincing prose or imagery that looks like it’s the work of humans.

FILE – The General Motors logo is displayed outside the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, Jan. 27, 2020, in Hamtramck, Mich. General Motors is offering buyouts to most of its U.S. salaried workforce and some global executives in an effort to trim costs as it makes the transition to electric vehicles. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

DETROIT (AP) — About 5,000 white-collar workers at General Motors took the company’s buyout offers, which the automaker says is enough to avoid layoffs at this time. GM says in a statement Tuesday that the offers will save about $1 billion per year in costs, about half of the $2 billion it wants to cut annually by the end of 2024. The company now has about 58,000 salaried workers in the U.S. Last month GM offered buyouts to white-collar workers with at least five years of service, and global executives who have been with the company at least two years. The offers come as the auto industry is in the midst of a transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles.

FILE – Airmen with the 436th Aerial Port Squadron use a forklift to move 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Officials say the U.S. will send Ukraine about $500 million in ammunition and equipment and will spend more than $2 billion to buy an array of munitions, radar and other weapons in the future. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says the U.S. will send Ukraine about $500 million in ammunition and equipment and spend more than $2 billion to buy an array of munitions, radar and other weapons for that country in the future. The latest aid comes as Ukrainian troops prepare for a spring offensive against Russian forces and as NATO foreign ministers discuss how the military alliance can step up its support for Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says much of the ammunition will be taken from military stockpiles so it can be in the war zone quickly.

Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his arraignment, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in New York. Trump surrendered to authorities ahead of his arraignment on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign. (Timothy A. Clary/Pool Photo via AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump turned his head toward photographers as he sat, stone-faced with shoulders rounded, at the defense table in a downtown Manhattan courtroom. “Not guilty,” he said in a firm voice during a historic appearance before a judge. Trump became the first U.S. president — former or current — to be charged with a crime.

Prosecutors state in a 34-count felony indictment that Trump conspired to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election through hush money payments to two women, including a porn performer, who said they had sexual encounters with him. In addition, charging documents say a payoff went to a doorman who claimed to have a story about an out-of-wedlock child allegedly fathered by Trump.

Earlier Tuesday, Trump struck a defiant pose, raising a clenched fist as he exited Trump Tower for the short ride from midtown to lower Manhattan. He wore a dark blue suit, white shirt and red tie. Television news helicopters followed his motorcade’s route, allowing viewers around the world to see the Republican former president arrive at New York County Criminal Court.

But demonstrators who gathered at a park across the street were unable to glimpse Trump as he made the short walk from his SUV into the courthouse for the arraignment. Trump supporters, many in red hats, decried the district attorney’s actions, while counter-protestors cheered the indictment. They were nearly outnumbered by police officers and journalists. The court appearance lasted about an hour, and the small crowd dwindled after word spread that Trump had left the building.

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The Beaver Valley Amateur Radio Association will celebrate it’s 100th Year anniversary with a week-long series of events and celebrations to respect and commemorate the founders of our organization.    The BVARA, the oldest amateur radio club in Western Pennsylvania, has a long, proud heritage of helping the community in times of emergency including floods, tornadoes, power failures, and many special situations.  For the kick-off event, the BVARA will erect and operate a remote, fully functional  ham radio station at the softball fields in Brady’s Run Park Saturday April 15th and 16th.   All amateurs and any interested person are certainly invited to attend, observe, and possibly participate in the activity.            

The seven day long observation commences Saturday April  15th at 9:00 am to Sunday 6:00 pm on the 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands.  At the ball fields, many styles of interesting antennas will be deployed for optimum performance.   Club members expect to receive many on-air calls from other hams throughout the United States and Canada.  If atmospheric conditions are favorable, they expect to receive hundreds of calls of congratulations from around the world.  The public and any interested person of any age is certainly invited to observe and learn what a great hobby amateur radio is.  Please join us. 

The usual club call sign of W3SGJ will be swapped to the “special event station” callsign of W3S.The Beaver Valley Amateur Radio Association encourages all amateur radio operators to contact the Special Event Station(s).  Those who do will receive a commemorative  “QSL card”, a special postcard that signifies a confirmed radio contact.  A special certificate is available to those who make multiple  contacts with the club.  Additionally there will be operations from member’s “shacks” (home stations) during the week as well as dinners and other get-togethers.   The observance will be concluded the 22nd with another club operating session.  

We look forward to seeing you.  For additional information, please visit W3SGJ.org.

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Lawrence/Butler) today released the following statement regarding former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in New York City:

“This is another example of liberal politicians weaponizing the government for political gain. When parents showed up at school board meetings to voice concerns about what their kids were being taught, they attacked and silenced them. When citizens challenged the oppressive restrictions during the pandemic, the left used the government to shame and shut them down. They have weaponized big tech to spread misinformation and silence the truth. Now, they are using the judicial system against President Trump because they can’t win elections on their own. The left has lost touch with Americans, and instead of abandoning their losing, extreme agendas, they are using their power to censor citizens and chip away at our freedoms.”

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published April 5, 2023 8:02 A.M.

(New Brighton, PA) It was a trash night in New Brighton. Folks showed up in droves to the former Family Dollar store after crews emptied remaining store inventory into dumpsters. Locals could be seen walking away with full bags of thrown away merchandise, and some were making multiple trips. One man told Beaver County Radio, “I won’t need to buy diapers for a while”, a woman said “most of the good stuff is already gone”. A worker at the site said “people are just taking **** (stuff)”. Police showed up at the scene at one point to make sure things didn’t get out of hand. Trucks began removing the dumpsters around 8:20pm. The location closed last year due to issues with water leaks.
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President Joe Biden points as he stands at the top of the steps of Air Force One before boarding at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Minneapolis, en route to Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is preparing to meet with his council of advisers on science and technology about the “risks and opportunities” that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence development pose for individual users and national security. The White House says Biden will use Tuesday’s meeting on AI to “discuss the importance of protecting rights and safety to ensure responsible innovation and appropriate safeguards.” The Democratic president will also reiterate his call for Congress to pass legislation to protect children and curtail data collection by technology companies. Artificial intelligence burst to the forefront in the national conversation after the release of the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison in a police car set on fire outside Philadelphia’s City Hall during 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that 27-year-old Khalif Miller told a federal judge Monday he was sorry for his actions, which prosecutors described as throwing papers into a burning cruiser. U.S. District Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez imposed a 61-month term on obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and firearms counts. Trial is scheduled later this month for a co-defendant. Another defendant was sentenced last month to 46 months and two other defendants were sentenced to shorter terms.