🌱 Sarah Silverman Joins Meta, ChaptGPT Lawsuit + Sudden Flood Rescues

Hello, everybody! Paula Constance here with your Thursday edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories and more...

• Sarah Silverman joins class-action lawsuit against Meta and ChatHGPT for copyright infringement.
• Deputy fire chief Eric Dubowik sent to Vermont on Monday to for emergency aid to rescue residents trapped in flood waters.
• Town Council and committee members walked through proposed new Safety Complex site on South River Road.

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But first, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 84 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Comedian and actress Sarah Silverman of Bedford has accused Meta's OpenAI of copyright infringement. Silverman, with bestselling authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey, have brought a class-action lawsuit against Meta and OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT and LLaMa systems, "for using their books without consent." They claim, "the companies used their books without consent, credit and compensation to train the chatbot." The lawsuit was launched last week on behalf of Paul Tremblay and Mona Awad, but has now been joined by Silverman, Golden and Kadrey. (WMUR Manchester)
2. Eric Dubowik, deputy fire chief in Bedford, was among six firefighters sent to Berlin, Vermont, on Monday to aid with emergency rescues as part of a Swift Water Rescue Team. "First responders across the region" rushed to help Vermont residents caught in flood waters from the heavy rainfall. More heavy rain is expected in the area this weekend. (NBC10 Boston)
3. Bedford Town Council members and Facilities Information and Communications Committee members walked through the site at 300 South River Road of the proposed South River Road Safety Complex. The proposed new police and fire Safety Complex will be the headquarters for the entire police department and will house a new Fire Substation. Bedford has nearly doubled in population since the previous station was built in 2014, with "a fivefold increase in the number of calls for service." (Bedford Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

Thursday, July 13

• Thursday Theater at 2 (2:00 PM)
• Thursday Theater at 6 (6:00 PM)
• Just Plank it Woodshop (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulate Firefighter Jake Nutter: "Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Jake Nutter on his five-year anniversary with the Bedford Fire Department. Among his daily duties Firefighter Nutter has been an active member of Local #3639 e-board, source of information." (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)
• Clark's Bears visit: "A bear-y special celebration🐻! Troop 30456 from Saint Albans, Vermont, recently took a trip out to visit Clark's Bears before they did their bridging ceremony." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Rory: "Congratulations to Rory for completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Keep reading Rory! Click the link https://buff.ly/3wsL54P for information on how to participate!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Sea Glass at Pipe Dream Brewing Sold Out: "SOLD OUT: July 20 Sea Glass Creations event at Pipe Dream Brewing 😔 GREAT NEWS, we just added another workshop on Aug. 17! 🎉." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Great first swim meet "After a great first meet, we’re getting prepared for the next!" (Bedford Swim Team Barracudas via Facebook)
• Kids comedy and magic show: "Mike Bent knows how to use comedy and magic to entertain, educate and motivate children. Voted “Best of Boston,” he is one of the top kids’ show performers. Prepare to be amazed by his magic show for the whole family! Please register." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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