Lottery style recycling could boost returns and awareness
A study tests a lottery style 1 in 1000 chance at a $1000 prize for recycling. At Vancouver food courts and Spruce Grove RibFest, 47 percent more containers were returned when lottery odds were offered. Researchers from University of British Columbia note transparency and optional guaranteed refunds support diverse preferences.
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Grok bot sparks race bias claims in Musk chat
Toronto Star columnist Vinay Menon questions Elon Musk's Grok AI after episodes of racist and antisemitic responses. He cites examples of praise for Hitler, anti white tropes, and biased Hollywood claims, urging safeguards and regulatory steps amid rapid AI advances.
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Letter to Editor on North Shore lookouts
A reader laments government neglect of roadside lookouts along the North Shore. Maintenance funds are diverted to other projects, leaving lookouts obscured by overgrown trees and inaccessible to tourists. The writer urges restoring these views to showcase local natural beauty as postcard scenery.
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