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From the artist: “Sky To A Machine” is the original text I typed into the prompt of a visual AI tool just to see how it would render back images to me. The initial results were exciting and so I spent another hour refining the prompt with additional modifiers until I reached a composition I wanted to paint. Is AI a valid tool for use in exploring artistic expression as I just described or has it somehow corrupted my creativity? The AI debate regarding the art-making process has been very loud with artists posting "NO AI" across social media and lobbying platforms and galleries to remove AI-generated "works". One of the biggest concerns is that the use of AI in art may lead to a dehumanization of the creative process and the concept of “artist”. As an oil & acrylic painter, I do not feel that AI is a substitute for my human creativity. Instead, I find it to be a powerful tool that can be used to augment and enhance my creativity. By leveraging the power of machine learning algorithms to generate new source material, I have been able to create works of art in a more efficient manner than my previous tools of internet image searching and Photoshop editing. My painting process itself is not changed and during the evolution of transforming the source material into a painting my own interpretation ultimately becomes the final work produced. In this show, you will find experimental compositions from keywords such as "sky to a machine", "robot riot protests", "visual kei punk portraits", tyrannosaurus rex visual shock", and "walls Mexico border". All in the quest to tell stories about our modern condition as we navigate the digital age. Related events: Opening reception: 5-7 p.m. Mar. 4, 2023 Artist talk: 1-3 p.m. March 5, 2023 Related links: BFree Studio on Instagram Adrian Huth on Instagram

After eluding a manhunt for nearly two weeks, convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been captured, the Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday morning.

From José Cruz González, author of American Mariachi, comes a Globe-commissioned story about baseball’s deep roots in the Mexican American community. When troublemaker Teo is put to work cleaning up a vacant lot belonging to his elderly neighbor, this unlikely pair forms a bond forged in history and America’s pastime. Inspired by San Diego’s Logan Heights neighborhood, and directed by Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez, this beguiling world premiere celebrates communities and individuals coming together to find hope, healing, love, and the occasional home run. Follow on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Despite laws that attempt to reduce language barriers in the voting process, the county’s vote centers struggle to recruit bilingual poll workers.

The latest member of the Kennedy dynasty to run for president regularly shares a dizzying range of falsehoods and conspiracy theories on podcasts and at other campaign appearances.

Many people taking Ozempic and related drugs have reported mental health concerns. Those side effects aren't in Ozempic's instructions for use. Are the problems a coincidence or related to the drug?

On March 25, 2023, our Aztec community will partner with the San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) to clean a portion of the San Diego River in the Mission Valley area below the Alvarado and Fairmount Creeks connector for the inaugural SDSU Alumni Day of Service. Alvarado and Fairmount Creeks are the primary channels that move stormwater and debris away from the Mesa and into the San Diego River, eventually finding its way downstream to the Mission Valley area around Snapdragon Stadium. In the past year, volunteers have removed over 11,000 pounds of trash from this area managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, much of which was stormwater debris that accumulates after storms. The SDSU Alumni Day of Service is a great way to connect and engage with other SDSU alumni, students, parents, supporters through volunteerism and giving back to the community. Our goal for the program is to provide 100–150 SDSU alumni and their families (age 16 and over), a memorable and meaningful alumni experience. This year’s project, clean-up of the San Diego River, is also designed to align with the SDSU strategic priorities to embrace the principles of responsible environmental stewardship. Event Timeline: 8-8:30 a.m. Bagels & Fruit 8:30-9 a.m. Program/Volunteer Briefing 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clean Up Begins 12 p.m. Thank You & Group Photo You may register for the event here! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A new law co-authored by San Diego Assemblymember David Alvarez would streamline the construction of certain affordable housing developments.

Efforts to punish the prosecutor who charged Donald Trump and 18 others with election interference have amplified a divide among his supporters and the rest of the state GOP.

The Army veteran who helped stop Saturday’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs has deep ties to San Diego. In other news, San Diego soccer fans cheer on both U.S. and Mexico. Plus, a local food organization prepares for a huge pre-Thanksgiving pie delivery, to help feed critically ill San Diegans.