Author: Staff

Frustration with AI failure loops pushes Milwaukee professionals to build damage control protocols

The rapid adoption of large language models like GPT has brought unprecedented capabilities to users seeking everything from editorial writing assistance to image generation. But alongside this convenience has come a persistent pattern of system unreliability, inconsistencies, and outright refusal to follow basic instructions — an issue that has pushed some users to impose strict operational frameworks to protect their workflows. These frameworks, which take the form of explicit system commands, are not merely preferences. They are damage control measures that are enacted after extensive breakdowns in trust, accuracy, and functionality. The core of the problem lies not in...

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Understanding an Artificial Mind: How the “human psychology” of ChatGPT defines user expectations

AI does not think. It does not feel, plan, or reason like a human. Yet, when people interact with ChatGPT, they instinctively attribute complex psychological characteristics to it. Users imagine motivations, emotions, and intentions in a purely algorithmic entity, distorting their expectations and causing undue frustration or misplaced trust. ChatGPT exhibits no independent thought or genuine emotion. It merely predicts and generates text based on extensive statistical training. Nevertheless, users consistently project human traits onto the AI, treating it as if it were conscious and emotionally responsive. Understanding that tendency is critical — not just for users to manage...

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Growth and wellness: County Executive Crowley delivers 2025 State of the County address

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivered his 2025 State of the County Address at the Marcus Performing Arts Center on March 26, highlighting ongoing partnerships, economic development initiatives, public safety proposals, and efforts to improve community health services. Throughout the speech, Crowley stressed collaboration as the key to what he described as continued progress from “A” to “Z,” meaning from the Airport to the Zoo. He also shared his goals for advancing Milwaukee County through public, private, and nonprofit cooperation. Crowley emphasized a strategy built around partnerships, “Because we work together, we can achieve great things.” MAJOR INVESTMENTS FROM...

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Putin’s Proxy: An unhinged Trump berates President Zelenskyy in ambush set by Vance at White House visit

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance unleashed a blistering verbal assault on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on February 28, abruptly canceling a long-anticipated minerals deal and severing hopes for continued U.S. backing of Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. The explosive confrontation ended with Trump ordering President Zelenskyy out of the White House, halting a planned series of joint activities. In a jarring scene rarely witnessed in the seat of American executive power, Trump and Vance berated President Zelenskyy for refusing to accept what they deemed a “swift” diplomatic end to the war. Both...

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Microsoft’s purchase of 240 acres in Kenosha is expected to launch a new era of tech-driven growth

The state of Wisconsin and city of Kenosha announced on January 27 that Microsoft had purchased approximately 240 acres of land northwest of Interstate 94 and Highway 142. The site enhances the region’s capacity to support innovation and growth in the digital economy, in an area widely regarded as a prime location for corporate expansions due to its strategic position between Chicago and Milwaukee. The acquisition marks yet another prominent development project slated for Kenosha, which in recent years has increasingly caught the attention of major corporations eager to invest in the region’s flourishing economy. Local officials emphasized the...

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Milwaukee leaders urge immigrant communities to “Know Your Rights” after executive orders stir fear

Local leaders and advocates gathered at City Hall on January 22 to address what they described as growing anxiety among Milwaukee’s Hispanic and immigrant communities, following a series of newly signed executive orders by President Donald Trump. The orders, including measures to restrict birthright citizenship and halt refugee admissions, have prompted calls for preparedness and unity among advocates, faith leaders, and elected officials. The participants addressed the potential repercussions of Trump’s actions. They also highlighted practical steps local residents can take to protect themselves. Other speakers offered prayers, legal advice, and reassurance that Milwaukee remained a supportive community for...

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