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Public commenters highlight Penn State Extension's new AI tool, fireworks planning and a complaint about DA's office interactions
Summary
During public comment, Penn State Extension promoted Tilva, an AI research assistant; event organizers discussed fireworks logistics for the county's upcoming 250th activities; a resident alleged aggressive behavior by a person he identified as "Mr. Ungard" in interactions with the district attorney's office and requested a meeting with an elected official.
Several members of the public spoke at the April 23 Lycoming County meeting, offering updates and raising concerns.
Sarah Waltz of Penn State Extension said the extension has launched Tilva, an AI assistant that aggregates research-based Extension resources, USDA/PDA/DEP materials and Penn State publications. "You can also ask your questions in Spanish and they'll give you information in Spanish," Waltz said, and noted Tilva's ability to identify plants or pests from photos. She distributed informational flyers and encouraged the public to use the tool.
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