Gophers football players are preparing to play Wisconsin for Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Friday, but three key pieces peered beyond the blinders to shore up their commitment to Minnesota on Monday. Quarterback Max Brosmer and offensive lineman Quinn Carroll — two sixth-year seniors — said they will play in the Gophers’ to-be-determined bowl game, bucking a growing trend of players skipping postseason games to prepare for shots in the NFL. ADVERTISEMENT Brosmer, a transfer from FCS-level New Hampshire, said he will “definitely” suit up. “It’s another opportunity for us to play as a team,” said Brosmer, who threw for 2,426 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games this season. “It’s a compilation of what you have worked on all season.” Carroll said he respects higher-level prospects who might opt out and protect their draft stock, but he wants to get back to a “standard” of players not skipping the games. “My goal ever since I came here was to be the leader, be the standard all the time, and I don’t want it to become a standard that we don’t play in the bowl game if we have NFL aspirations,” said Carroll, who has played three seasons at Minnesota after three years at Notre Dame. “Obviously it’s different for guys who are maybe touted a little bit higher or think it will be better off for them to start working on the next step, whether that is combine training or what have you. But that is one opportunity that I’m blessed with to play with the guys and I’m going to take full advantage of it.” Left tackle Aireontae Ersery is a prime candidate of a Gophers player who might want to safeguard a higher draft stock and limit injury exposure by sitting out the bowl game. The possible first- or second-round pick has not said what he might do. For example, former U center, John Michael Schmitz opted out of the Pinstripe Bowl in 2022; he was drafted in the second round by the New York Giants. Meanwhile, Gophers fifth-year defensive lineman Jalen Logan-Redding said he will return to Minnesota for 2025, instead of trying his luck in the NFL. “Coming back next year is definitely going to be the best for me and being able to maximize all my opportunities and exhaust eligibility,” Logan-Redding said. Logan-Redding said he talked with fellow D-lineman Deven Eastern, who has one more year remaining, about pairing up in 2025. ADVERTISEMENT “We talk a lot about it,” Logan-Redding said. “... We are excited for it, honestly. Not only continuing to build the D-line, but just continuing to build on the experience that we already have. We’ve seen the amount of destruction that we can create when we are focused. Me, Dev and, of course, (Anthony Smith). He would be pissed if I didn’t shout him out.” Smith, who has two more years of eligibility, has been one of the U’s best players in the last month. He has 23 total pressures and five sacks, including one sack in each of the last three weeks. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .iOS 18.2 Release Date: Apple To Launch Its Next iPhone OS Update Next Month With Apple Intelligence Features Like Genmoji, Image Playground and More; Check Detailsjili1111 。

Jaipur: An MoU was signed between JMC Heritage commissioner Arun Kumar Hasija and top officials of Jindal Urban Waste Management Company (JUWMC) at JMC-H headquarters on Friday for electricity production from waste in Jaipur. Under this agreement, Jindal Group will invest approximately Rs 350 crore in the waste-to-energy project . A loan of Rs 192 crore will also be provided by Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFCL) of the Union govt for this project, said officials. Once the plant is operational, Jindal Group will pay JMC-H Rs 66 per ton of waste. The project is expected to generate nearly Rs 20 lakh in revenue for the corporation every month. "This project was in progress for a long time, and it is now almost ready. After signing the MoU, the corporation will provide 1,000 tons of waste to the plant daily, and it will be collected through door-to-door waste collection and depots," said Hasija. He also said that the trial for the project will begin this month and that the project will be fully operational by the end of this financial year. Jindal Group will pay JMC-H a royalty of Rs 66 per ton of waste, which will create a steady revenue stream for the corporation, he added. Jindal Group's director (finance) Pranay Kumar, deputy general manager Hari Prasad Singh, plant head Dheeraj Agarwal and Lisa Rae from PFCL were present at this meeting. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .SHENZHEN, China , Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As technology continues to evolve, consumer electronics have become essential to everyday life. Elephant Robotics, a high-tech company specializing in robotics design and production, is thrilled to announce its participation in the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. 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Mercury X1 can work seamlessly alongside humans to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand commercial opportunities in sectors such as service, hospitality, education, scientific and academic research, entertainment and smart home applications. Since its official launch in late 2023, Mercury X1 has received significant market attention, already delivering notable success in sectors like electronics, chips, and the 3C industry. Since its official launch in late 2023, the Mercury X1 has garnered significant market attention, achieving mass delivery just 7 months post-launch. This versatile wheeled humanoid robot is easily integrated into light industrial manufacturing, particularly in sectors such as electronics, and chips. There are some already successful applications include stripping adhesive sleeves from mobile phone components and assembling flexible connectors. By replacing manual labor, the Mercury X1 improves work efficiency and reduces costs. Designed to provide companionship and emotional support, these pets are equipped with lifelike features such as realistic fur, interactive movements, and engaging behaviors. These AI bionic companions understand human emotions and can respond to voice commands, offering a truly immersive and responsive interaction. Equipped with AI models, they understand human language and emotions, providing a "life-like" smart interaction experience. Particularly beneficial for children, seniors, and individuals with autism or Alzheimer's disease, these AI bionic companion robotic pets help reduce feelings of loneliness, alleviate anxiety, and promote mental well-being. In addition, their AI capabilities allow them to engage in dynamic, lifelike conversations, and even respond to emotional cues, fostering deeper connections with users. 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ive Canadian news media companies have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. The companies alleged that OpenAI has been scraping large swaths of content to fuel its products. The 84-page legal filing seeks damages and a permanent injunction to prevent OpenAI from using their material without consent. Artificial intelligence is everywhere, shaping how we interact with technology. But behind its functionality lies a growing debate over the ethics of how AI companies use content. This concern is now at the heart of a legal battle in Canada, where five prominent news media companies have accused ChatGPT-maker OpenAI of copyright infringement. On Friday, Canadian news media companies Torstar, Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and CBC/Radio-Canada filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. They claim that the AI company unlawfully used their journalism to train its AI systems without permission or payment. Also read: Accident or cover-up? OpenAI allegedly deletes potential evidence in copyright case In a joint statement, the companies alleged that OpenAI has been scraping large swaths of content to fuel its products. They criticised this practice, stating: “Journalism is in the public interest. OpenAI using other companies’ journalism for their own commercial gain is not. It’s illegal.” The media companies argue that OpenAI’s actions have harmed their intellectual property rights. The 84-page legal filing seeks damages and a permanent injunction to prevent OpenAI from using their material without consent. They also emphasised that OpenAI has never compensated them for using their work, reports Reuters. “Rather than seek to obtain the information legally, OpenAI has elected to brazenly misappropriate the News Media Companies’ valuable intellectual property and convert it for its own uses, including commercial uses, without consent or consideration,” the lawsuit claims. Also read: Is OpenAI violating copyright laws? Former company employee says YES OpenAI’s response OpenAI defended its practices, stating that its AI models rely on publicly available data and operate within fair use and international copyright laws. The company added that it collaborates with publishers and provides options to opt out. “We collaborate closely with news publishers, including in the display, attribution and links to their content in ChatGPT search, and offer them easy ways to opt out should they so desire,” a spokesperson said. This lawsuit is part of a global wave of legal actions targeting AI companies over their use of copyrighted material. While this case doesn’t involve OpenAI’s backer Microsoft, Elon Musk recently expanded a lawsuit against OpenAI to include Microsoft, alleging monopolistic practices in the AI industry. Tech news writer by day, BGMI player by night. Combining my passion for tech and gaming to bring you the latest in both worlds. View Full ProfileLYMAN — Due to the increasing demand from consumers to produce cleaner soda ash, Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners of Green River is partnering with BWXT Advanced Technologies of Lynchburg, Virginia, to explore the deployment of eight nuclear microreactors. “We are the first in Wyoming, and I believe in the world to pursue small nuclear reactors for commercial or industrial use. We’ve been working on this partnership for two years,” Tata Director of Government Affairs Jon Conrad told the Pioneer. Ninety percent of the world’s soda ash comes from southwestern Wyoming. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.None