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The La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet, as well as local in-person events.

AI institute led by UC San Diego lands $20 million grant A new research institute led by UC San Diego has been awarded $20 million from the National Science Foundation to pursue breakthroughs in artificial intelligence across a wide swath of industries, such as cyber infrastructure, health care, education, semiconductor design, agriculture and communications networks. The grant announced July 29 was part of $220 million that the NSF invested in 11 artificial intelligence research institutes across the country after a 10-month competition. The funding will be provided over the next five years....

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A HOMELESS charity have launched their 2021 Big Sleep Out event. Arc, who cover Taunton, West Somerset and Sedgemoor, have asked residents to spend one night outside to raise money to help the homeless. Normally the event is held in a local car park. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 event was a virtual sleep out, which managed to raise more than £13,500. This year, the sleep out on Friday, June 11, will be virtual as well. Arc are asking people to sleep in their gardens, sheds, garages or even somewhere unusual - like under the dining table if no outdoor space is avail...