🌱 ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence App​ + Child And Family Well-Being

Hello everyone! I'm back with your fresh copy of the San Diego Patch newsletter. Sip that coffee/tea, crunch the apple and almond puff pastry, and read on for news of what's happening around town today:

• When kids use the ChatGPT artificial intelligence app to write essays, is it cheating?
• County supervisors voted to form the Child And Family Well-Being department.
• Renewing our commitment to senior services.

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Plenty of sunshine.😎 High: 59, Low: 41.

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Here are four of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Teachers already face an uphill battle against cheating in classrooms. Now, with ChatGPT, the new artificial intelligence app, students can create essays, as well as get answers to math or science problems. Is this cheating? Three students at Torrey Pines High School feel it gives an unfair advantage to those students who use it. While schools here in San Diego have banned its use right now, San Dieguito School District is studying ways in which the app may be useful as a technological advancement to improve speed. (CBS News 8)
2. The county unanimously approved the creation of a Health and Human Services Agency department to focus on helping children and families. Called the Child and Family Well-Being department, it will bring together First 5 San Diego, Child Welfare Services and other Health and Human Services Agency departments to deliver prevention and safeguarding services to families in need. The groups will work together to reduce trauma, overcome adverse childhood experiences and maltreatment, and work toward racial equity. (Patch)
3. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to expand and enhance senior services as part of San Diego’s Aging Roadmap. After an evaluation of county senior centers, agencies will work to improve access to self-sufficiency programs, such as food assistance programs. In addition, existing facilities will be reviewed as to the availability of senior activities. (Times of San Diego)
4. Bring some sweetness into your life with a fluffy ball of love and affection! Sweet dogs are now available at San Diego shelters, waiting for their forever homes. Prefer a feline? Many lovable cats are available too. Not sure if you're able to care for a pet year-round? Then take this opportunity to foster a pet for a period of time. Each week, Patch and Petfinder bring you a list of available pets. Find out more, here. (San Diego Patch)

Today in San Diego:

• AARP Tax Preparation - College Rolando Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Storytime - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (10:00 AM)
• Fun & Games for Seniors - Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center (10:00 AM)
• Kamishibai Storytime - Balboa Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• How to Work a Computer - Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime - Rancho Peñasquitos Library (10:30 AM)Ch

From my notebook:

• Check out a career in law enforcement: "Spread your wings to soar in your law enforcement career! We seek dedicated individuals passionate about serving and protecting their community. With our comprehensive training and development programs, you'll have the opportunity to lea..." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Ending hunger: "Thank you to Alliance Healthcare Foundation for awarding Feeding San Diego a $15,000 grant to help further our mission of ending hunger through food rescue. These funds will support food purchases and sourcing so we can continue to provide healthy, nutritious meals to people in need throughout San Diego County." (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• No vision is too big: "We know the future of Downtown San Diego is bright and we need you to help identify how we can rise to the occasion of that bright future. The Downtown San Diego Partnership has begun work to develop a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we want to hear from you! No vision is too big and no challenges are too small." (Downtown San Diego Partnership via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Bettyann Pernice

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