artificial intelligence

Could AI Replace Sand Truck Drivers in West Texas?
Could AI Replace Sand Truck Drivers in West Texas?
In Midland-Odessa, sand trucks are as common as pumpjacks—and almost as controversial. Known for hauling frack sand, these trucks and their drivers have developed a reputation, fairly or not. Now, with autonomous trucks rolling out in Texas, some are wondering: could AI one day replace human sand truck drivers in the Permian Basin?
AI Imagines Midland-Odessa Locals—See the Results!
AI Imagines Midland-Odessa Locals—See the Results!
Artificial Intelligence has come a long way in 2025, even generating realistic images of people based on simple prompts. I ran an experiment asking AI to show me the "average" man and woman from Midland-Odessa—what it came up with was both amusing and telling.
Is Artificial Intelligence Really a Threat?
Is Artificial Intelligence Really a Threat?
A major A.I. company is coming to Ector County, sparking renewed fears about artificial intelligence. But are these concerns justified? Hollywood has shaped much of the public's perception of A.I., painting it as a future enemy of humanity. In reality, the technology is far from the sentient superintelligence we see in movies. It's time to separate fact from fiction and explore the real impact A.I. can have on our world.