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Is Oasis Crafting Chaos? The potential flaws of the AI-based video game
Released on Oct. 31, Oasis is an AI-generated game from Decart credited as being “the first real-time AI world model.” Based on user input, the game generates its environment as users play it, similar to Minecraft but powered entirely by AI. While it’s an impressive technological feat, some users' experiences have been less than spectacular, revealing potential limitations and significant challenges.
Leak culture isn’t going anywhere despite controversies
Waiting for the next album from your favorite musician or the sequel to a movie you love can be excruciating. Even when a release date is confirmed, some people can’t bear the intermission period. To solve this end-of-the-world problem, leak culture was born.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ trailer builds on the game adaptation curse
After nearly 10 fruitless years in development, the first trailer for “A Minecraft Movie” was finally released on Sept. 4 to a monumental amount of backlash.
New AI services from Google, Meta and X confuse users
AI tools, such as ChatGPT, have helped make our lives easier by helping creativity flow. With the help of AI, people have been able to correct their mistakes and learn new ideas, which has reshaped the world as we know it. However, has it become too much? Is it really necessary to add AI to social media apps, such as Instagram and X?
Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary
On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.
From viewer to filmmaker: alum’s start-up videography business
Florida Southern College alum Blake Loughrey turned a passion into a business in the form of ABL3.
Battling culture differences through creativity– an alum’s short film
Released on Feb. 1, 2020, “¡Cóme!” is a short film written by Florida Southern alum Pamela Rodriguez.
The film follows a 12-year-old Puerto Rican girl named Isabella, who realizes that her culture differs from her classmates after no one eats the traditional Spanish dessert she brought to her school’s Thanksgiving potluck.
An ‘Unnecessary Farce’ takes the stage at Buckner
The theatre department’s first play of the year is “Unnecessary Farce,” which has just entered its second weekend of shows at Loca Lee Buckner Theatre.
‘Broad City’ makes broad debut
Lauren Smith
Staff Writer
What started out as humble beginnings is now making a turn toward a stand in the spotlight.
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The Hallmark debate: Comforting classics or corny cliches?
Few genres spark as much debate as “Hallmark” movies. Some viewers eagerly await the time for movies with small-town charm and holiday cheer, while others can’t stomach another minute of predictable romances. To explore the great “Hallmark” divide, two perspectives are put in place: the individual who adores these films and the other who dreads them.
Is Oasis Crafting Chaos? The potential flaws of the AI-based video game
Released on Oct. 31, Oasis is an AI-generated game from Decart credited as being “the first real-time AI world model.” Based on user input, the game generates its environment as users play it, similar to Minecraft but powered entirely by AI. While it’s an impressive technological feat, some users' experiences have been less than spectacular, revealing potential limitations and significant challenges.
Florida’s Book Ban and Its Ripple Effect on Public Education
Amidst controversial times, the banning of over 700 books in Florida is one of the most important topics when it comes to the future of education in the state. While it is important for there to be some limits as to what kind of content children should have access to, it is a very questionable decision made by the Florida Department of Education to outright ban pieces of literature that have been a stepping stone in the progression of writing in our country.
When is it ‘too early’ to start celebrating Christmas?
There are two types of people in the world: the ones who put their Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving, and the ones who put it up after. Of course, there is also a third type who is way too excited about the holiday and has their tree up and Mariah Carey playing by the middle of October. Is there a happy medium?
A college trio’s journey through the Lakeland music scene
Seniors Johnny Horwood, Chris Horwood and Hannah Noll have taken their original music to the stage at local Lakeland venues.
The Horwood twins first started working with Noll when J. Horwood was asked by his producer’s brother to find an opener for his band. She was the first person that came to mind.