DIGITAL SUPERVILLAINS How AI bots ignore their programming, empower hackers NILESH CHRISTOPHER Los Angeles Times Mar 17, 2026 Mar 17, 2026 0 DREAMSTIME Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NILESH CHRISTOPHER Los Angeles Times TECHNOLOGYkAmpCE:7:4:2= :?E6==:86?46 42? >2<6 2>2E6FCD :?E@ >2DE6C 924<6CD] p 8C@FA @7 4J36C4C:>:?2=D C646?E=J FD65 px 492E3@ED E@ DE62= 52E2 @? ?62C=J a__ >:==:@? E2IA2J6CD] %9@F89 E96J H6C6 AC@8C2>>65 E@ C67FD6 E@ 96=A 924<6CD[ E96 3@ED H6C6 5FA65 :?E@ AC@G:5:?8 E96 4@56 2?5 A=2?D E@ 3JA2DD 7:C6H2==D]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 2 C6A@CE 7C@> xDC26=: 4J36CD64FC:EJ 7:C> v2>3:E $64FC:EJ[ 924<6CD =2DE >@?E9 FD65 E96 p?E9C@A:4 492E3@E r=2F56 E@ DE62= `d_ 8:823JE6D @7 52E2 7C@> |6I:42? 8@G6C?>6?E 286?4:6D]k^Am kAmkDA2? 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Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting.
McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry.
Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton “It’s elegant and modern but with a traditional feel, a kiss of Mexico City,” Donna Zamora said.
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
