ai6yr

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

The account of AI6YR Ben, on his own server. Also at https://mastodon.radio/@ai6yr (ham radio). Yes, I'm the guy who found that hiker using only the selfie of his feet. If you want to support this server, https://patreon.com/ai6yr

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ai6yr, to random

Hmm, I'm beginning to see the issue here with one way Federation from Threads.

ai6yr, to Cybersecurity

CISA says you should deploy ad blocking software, for cybersecurity reasons. https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Capacity_Enhancement_Guide-Securing_Web_Browsers_and_Defending_Against_Malvertising-Guidance_for_Non-Federal_Organizations.pdf

ai6yr, (edited ) to ArtificialIntelligence

"Avoid all robots until further notice" per OSU #robot #alert #OSU (Update: they have cleared the robots and cleared this alert).

ai6yr, to random

The most useful invention I've ever run across... Corsi-Rosenthal box.

I have used this so far for:

  1. Wildfire smoke
  2. COVID-19
  3. Bacon smoke (on Saturdays, LOL)
  4. General improvement of AQI
  5. Pet related allergies (hay and dander)
  6. Ragweed/pollen heavy days
  7. Dust from Santa Ana winds
  8. Dust from construction/remodeling
  9. Paint fumes (only partially useful, doesn't absorb gases, but helps somewhat) -- plus it sucks all the dust from the air, so it doesn't stick to your paint

(probably other uses, too...)

How to build one:
https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science-action-how-build-corsi-rosenthal-box

ai6yr, to random

If you see a lost F-35 wandering around (on autopilot), please call its owners.

"A spokesperson for Joint Base Charleston confirms the aircraft was placed in autopilot before the pilot ejected.

Anyone with information on the F-35's whereabouts is asked to contact the Base Defense Operations Center at 843-963-3600."

https://wpde.com/news/local/officials-mishap-involving-f-35-occurs-near-north-charleston-pilot-hospitalized-after-ejecting#

ai6yr, (edited ) to Hawaii

Destroyed buildings in are in red, per WSJ. Near complete destruction of a good portion of the town. (GIFT LINK, THANK YOU!) https://www.wsj.com/articles/hawaii-maui-wildfires-36-dead-6e07f2b7?st=72h2yjnnvb2fiej

ai6yr, to zerowaste

Guess what? Any plastic marked with this symbol (for "recyclable") is not, in fact, recyclable. & stands for "OTHER" aka "everything else", and despite having a "recyclable" symbol in it, is not actually recyclable.

ai6yr, to venturacounty

Hmm, new data point. My son, the paramedic, says he's seeing a TON of new cases (hasn't been seeing any for months). Told me to wear a mask if I go out to the store tonight.

ai6yr, to random

Interesting note for Fediverse/Mastodon users: you do not get a "view" count here, which makes some new folks (ie journalists/others) feel like they aren't being seen, even though their message is being read by lots of people. They only see the boosts and stars... So hit the "star" button often, especially on new people finally migrating here!

ai6yr, to Software

TIL Buggy computer software in the UK resulted in 230 post office workers being imprisoned for fraud between 1999 and 2015. Details are just coming to light.

"Faulty computer software resulted in some 230 post office workers being imprisoned on false charges of theft and fraud. Thousands of others were accused of similar misdeeds."

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/9/the-great-british-post-office-scandal-explained

ai6yr, to journalism

"What about my vacation?!" is not a very enlightened way to start an article about a town which already has multiple deaths via wildfire, imho.

ai6yr, to brooklyn

More scenes from Brooklyn this morning. (via @sethchinnis)

ai6yr, to climate

UN: Fossil fuel usage "incompatible with human survival" https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/un-chief-says-fossil-fuels-are-incompatible-with-human-survival-calls-for-credible-exit-strategy

ai6yr, to Weather

"Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina, will "likely lead to long-term shortages" of medicine" "The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medications used in U.S. hospitals" #shortages #ExtremeWeather #weather #wx #medicine #tornado #pfizer https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tornado-pfizer-plant-north-carolina-damage-long-term-medicine-shortages/

ai6yr, to random

AP: Judge awards $23.5 million to undercover St. Louis officer beaten by colleagues during protest... "Hall was walking back toward police headquarters when his uniformed colleagues ordered him to put up his hands and get on the ground, then beat him." https://apnews.com/article/st-louis-officer-beating-235-million-award-e02ff1a30667a4872afea1a0675b4c77

ai6yr, to ArtificialIntelligence

Yes, yes, that's a GREAT idea, let's arm robot dogs with flame throwers! Great idea! (they are pitching this for prescribed fire burning for wildfire prevention and "snow and ice removal from driveways"... at least until they find a military buyer, I am sure). https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/company-unveil-robot-dog-companion-with-flamethrower-attached/vi-AA1nvoEb

ai6yr, to ai

Washington Post: Using AI to spot edible mushrooms could kill you

"Now, a new assortment of AI-powered mushroom identifiers are popping up in the Apple, Google and OpenAI app stores. These tools use artificial intelligence to analyze photos or descriptions of mushrooms and compare them to known varieties....With its high stakes and frequent mess-ups, mushroom identification is a bad candidate for automation, but companies are doing it anyway..."
(maybe paywall)

#AI #safety #food #mushrooms #foraging

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/18/ai-mushroom-id-accuracy/

ai6yr, to solar

Solar is now being installed faster than any technology in history https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-is-now-being-installed-faster-than-any-technology-in-history/

ai6yr, to random

*** EVACUATION WARNINGS just posted for Santa Barbara County ***

https://sbcoem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=414f62c92c5b4769a418fc62d30d2f7f

ai6yr, to WX

Reminder for those looking for weather forecasts and info in the United States: https://www.weather.gov is the best source, you pay for it with your taxpayer dollars, and it's FREE!

ai6yr, to random

Saw this (well, edited for PG audience) and chuckled.

ai6yr, to Babylon5

Huh, when did NASA start replaying old Babylon 5 episodes on NASA TV?

Actors from the series "Babylon 5" in distinctive uniforms
People in a control room with the words "NASA Live" apparently wearing Babylon 5 uniforms
View from NASA livestreaming showing what appears to be the cast of Babylon 5 in the "War Room", around a similar round table

ai6yr, to threads

WashingtonPost: "Threads blocks searches related to covid and vaccines amid uptick" https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/11/threads-covid-coronavirus-searches-blocked/

ai6yr, to random

Great AP photo of (via the OC Register)

ai6yr, to math

Holy crap. Someone won the Texas Lotto -- to the tune of $95 million -- by buying every combination of number available. They apparently invested approximately $25.8M to accomplish that. (Paywall busted below) https://archive.is/etkX9

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