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rms, 9 months ago to random

Musk is is threatening journalists on Ex-Twitter if they look into his antisemitism: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-757445

lauren, 9 months ago to random

***** Generative AI's fundamental problem -- the executives pushing it *****

I want to be very clear about this.

The fundamental problem is not the Generative AI systems themselves and their often utterly wrong (or even worse) partly wrong (but oh so nicely written and so convincing!) "answers".

The problem is that executives at Google and other Generative AI Tech firms are putting these tools out there in ways that encourage their use by the nontechnical public as "answer machines", when we (and presumably the execs) know that those answers can be dangerously wrong. Disclaimers saying "This is an experiment, there may be wrong answers, be sure to check for yourself blah blah blah" are utterly worthless except perhaps to satisfy their lawyers.

This situation is deeply unethical, even if we put aside their stealing text for answers word for word from sites -- usually with no credit given or links back.

It's pretty much the most alarming thing I've seen on the Internet so far in my entire career, in terms of the potential damage that could be done to websites and the public at large over time. -L

ryanhoulihan, 9 months ago to random

Sorry? am I supposed to care about a new iPhone lol? It’s 2023 and the oceans are burning. A megapixel bump ain’t hitting like it used to Tim, we need harder shit

mariyadelano, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago) to fediverse

Alright. Gonna write a piece on the impact of #neurodivergent users on our culture in the #Fediverse

So let’s start with a poll. Boost please!

Are you neurodivergent?

(Self-diagnosis is valid, I know how freaking hard it can be to get the official one!)

@actuallyautistic #ADHD #AuDHD #Autism #ASD #neurodiversity

SECOND POLL WITH MORE TYPES OF NEURODIVERGENCE: https://hachyderm.io/@mariyadelano/110753113559931102

maxleibman, 10 months ago to random

The Introverted Project Manager and the Seven-Meeting Workday of Doom.

#WTFWednesday

TonyStark, 11 months ago to random

We should all be applauding those striking. Once upon a time, unions were a bulwark against corporate greed.

Most are regular workers, just trying to make a living and support themselves or their families.

Striking workers are striking for all of us. Workers are being squeezed to the breaking point in nearly every industry. Everyone deserves a fair contract, no exceptions.

‘Oppenheimer’ Cast Leaves London Premiere Before Screening As Strike Call Looms –
https://deadline.com/2023/07/actors-strike-oppenheimer-cast-leaves-london-premiere-christopher-nolan-1235437291/

Teri_Kanefield, 11 months ago to random

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petergleick, 11 months ago to random

I see everyoine is (rightly so) ripping on Musk's new all-male xAI effort to "understand the true nature of the universe."

But the real problem is AI can't tell us anything new beyond what scientists have already figured out. It doesn't do any "thinking" or actual research or anything new; it simply regurgitates re-formulated ideas based on the science of what we already know.

What is MIGHT produce, especially since Musk is leading this, is garbage speculation unsupported by evidence.

lowqualityfacts, 11 months ago to random

Was typing an email to my organization's CEO and Board of Directors, and Fishy somehow managed to walk across the keyboard AND press send. 10/10 he is a very productive cat, definitely has upper management potential.

My tuxedo cat Fishy looking up at the camera, he is a handsome devil.