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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The Palace of Versailles wants you to talk to statues through OpenAI's tech. But the statues don't seem that interested in chatting.

...the chatbot immediately launched into an elaborate description of the work. "The fountain symbolizes the dawn, the moment when light spreads over the world. It's a reflection of power and renewal..."
Artificial intelligence
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Cape Cod National Seashore is going cashless

Beginning July 1, park rangers will only accept credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payments at beach entrance booths as part of a cashless transition.
Canada news
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Leader of Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum to depart after a decade at the helm

"It has been an honour to lead this institution through what has been a truly transformative period in its history... there is so much more to come."
Toronto
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Are museums 'guilt tripping' their visitors? No, they aren't doing enough

"One must ask: which visitors? Specifically the visitor writing the article? Of course, many sincerely hold this view, but I know of no peer-reviewed survey that reflects the dominance of this attitude..."
Arts
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Bow Street Police Museum changes its name to reflect wider stories of crime and justice

The reason for this change is to better reflect the breadth and depth of the stories we have to tell. Bow Street's iconic Magistrate's Court, and the cases it heard, are as famous as the Bow Street Runners, the first organised police force, and whilst the history of policing and the original police cells in this historic building, will remain prominent in our storytelling, we feel it is equally important to look at the history of those with lived experiences of crime and justice, famous or not, who passed through the legal system here on Bow Street over the last 300 years.
London
Paris food
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

The World's Greatest Museum Is Also the Most Intimidating-Here's How to Navigate the Louvre Like a Pro

The Louvre, despite its grandeur, can be a challenging place to develop a deep emotional connection due to its vastness and complex layout.
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