As Independence Day nears, it's important to reflect on its significance. The Fourth of July is not just a time for fireworks and barbecues; it commemorates a crucial moment in our nation's history. On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, marking the birth of the United States of America and our liberation from British rule. We all should appreciate the profound meaning of this day as it brings us together to celebrate our heritage and freedoms. Sincerely, Jasper Gay Richmond The computerized digital system that was introduced to the world and programmed into it has evolved within itself to become a system that is not programming us. No one invented this new system; it invented itself. Though there are those who would take all the credit for it. “It” is “AI.” Artificial intelligence has incorporated within itself those patterns of behaviors we all have established while being totally dependent on the original system. We al...