AMS Science Preview: Santa Ana Fire Winds; Chatbots on Climate - AMS Headlines

ChatGPT doesn’t dread job interviews; it’s not even afraid of speaking in public. It doesn’t mourn, panic, seethe with anger, or need to focus on its breathing. It may give answers that mirror human emotions, but it doesn’t have emotions of its own. But put an artificial intelligence through experiments designed to provoke those states in humans, and something strange happens: its behavior begins to resemble that of humans.

Strong winds will ease across Alberta tonight as a cold front pushes east across the Prairies, bringing gusty conditions to Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Thursday. Gusts will drop below 70 km/h in Edmonton after 9 p.m. and in Lloydminster after midnight. In Saskatchewan, winds will shift to the northwest tonight, with gusts reaching 60 km/h. Stronger gusts of up to 80 km/h are expected across southern Saskatchewan around midday Thursday. DON'T MISS: Winter snowfall across Canada may fall victim to El NiñoSouthern and central Manitoba will see northerly gusts of up to 70 km/h Thursday afternoon before winds ease overnight. The winds could push high-sided vehicles around and cause isolated power outages. Northern Alberta will see showers, with some snow possible over higher terrain, while a ridge of high pressure brings sunny skies and above-seasonal temperatures to parts of the Prairies. RELATED: 'Water and electricity do not mix.' Staying safe when storms knock out powerBe sure to check back for the latest weather updates across AlbertaWATCH: Could this be Canada’s warmest winter on record?