Opinion: Artificial intelligence, part I
From the beginning of time, it seems that the progression of evolution has been a quest for greater intelligence which enables creatures...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Sitting in the dark is no fun
Did anyone else suffer from a power outage on Wednesday evening? The electricity went out at 7:15 p.m. and didn’t return until 1:30 a.m....
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: AI — unintended consequences
As far back as the early 1960s, computer scientists have toyed with the idea that computers might one day possess artificial intelligence...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Women in the field of AI
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the field of the future. It is both fascinating and astounding, a blessing and a curse. Some believe it...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: No to online Girl Scout cookies
First published in The Madera Tribune on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. I’m not sure I’ll be buying any Girl Scout cookies online this year. I...
Chuck Doud
Opinion: Santa Musk? Why not?
Ultrabillionaire Elon Musk has been getting some very uncomplimentary press lately. He spent $31 billion of his own money (and a $13...
Jim Glynn


MadTown Robotics capture own tourney
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune More than 20 schools brought more than 40 robots to the MadTown Throwdown competition. After two days...
Tyler Takeda


MadTown Robotics prepares for Throwdown
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo Madera hosts the 2021 MadTown Throwdown at Matilda Torres High School. This year’s event...
Tyler Takeda