Instagram is profiting from several ads that invite people to create nonconsensual nude images with AI image generation apps, once again showing that some of the most harmful applications of AI tools are not hidden on the dark corners of the internet, but are actively promoted to users by social media companies unable or...
Ok, but acting like you can’t trust any sources of info on anything is pretty destructive also. There are still some fairly reliable sources out there. Dismiss everything and you’re left with conspiracy theories.
I really want to use AI like llama, ChatGTP, midjourney etc. for something productive. But over the last year the only thing I found use for it was to propose places to go as a family on our Hokaido Japan journey. There were great proposals for places to go....
The 1994 James Cameron film True Lies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently re-released in Ultra HD 4K disc format giving viewers the opportunity to watch these classic films in unprecedented detail....
The House Bill 777 was introduced on March 25 by Representative Kellee Dickerson, who helped fund the Louisiana Freedom Caucus. The bill would criminalize library workers and libraries for joining the American Library Association....
At least thats kind of reassuring in a way, that part of it is people dont want to associate with that stuff. (Though I realize that isnt the only reason)
The hardware and corporate practises i would agree, (especially the hardware - extra shitty considering its aimed at families and kids and it wears out so fast)
But I have to disagree about the games. Their flagship games are consistently very good (so long as you’re a fan of the genres).
So the last level, “Trimming the herbs”, has not been beaten. However the elusive creator of the level made an announcement that the level was indeed a TAS (tool assisted). Here is the announcement from the team 0% discord...
I am pretty much referring to music that you actually own in one way or another, not music from Spotify, Deezer, SoundCloud, YT (Music) or whatever provider you use to stream music....
I have a soft spot for cassettes, they were my main musical … thing growing up well into high school. I cant remember the last time I actually listened to any of my old tapes but I keep them around to look at. Ive also got a cd collection, much smaller since I went basically right from tapes to downloading. These days i stream most music but I still purchase digital copies of albums (directly if I can to support the artists) and listen to mp3 on my desktop regularly
I regularly get them from family, its annoying for this reason. But its better just use the remainders as a few bucks off a regular purchase (that id make anyway).
Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, who said their study was the largest of its kind, said they found no evidence to support “popular ideas that certain groups are more at risk” from the technology....
There are many many studies proving internet and social media addiction can cause depression, and internet addiction is extremely widespread especially in teenagers. Also declining mental health and depression are so widespread in young people… this study seems strange.
Instagram Advertises Nonconsensual AI Nude Apps (www.404media.co)
Instagram is profiting from several ads that invite people to create nonconsensual nude images with AI image generation apps, once again showing that some of the most harmful applications of AI tools are not hidden on the dark corners of the internet, but are actively promoted to users by social media companies unable or...
What do you personally use AI for?
I really want to use AI like llama, ChatGTP, midjourney etc. for something productive. But over the last year the only thing I found use for it was to propose places to go as a family on our Hokaido Japan journey. There were great proposals for places to go....
'In the US, they think we're communists!' The 70,000 workers showing the world another way to earn a living (www.theguardian.com)
No one buys books (www.elysian.press)
Not sure I like the “Netflix of books” suggestion(libraries exist!), but I thought this was interesting.
Old Movies Are Being Enhanced With AI Tools and Not Everyone is Happy (petapixel.com)
The 1994 James Cameron film True Lies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently re-released in Ultra HD 4K disc format giving viewers the opportunity to watch these classic films in unprecedented detail....
A New Bill In Louisiana Would Criminalize Librarians and Libraries Who Join the American Library Association (bookriot.com)
The House Bill 777 was introduced on March 25 by Representative Kellee Dickerson, who helped fund the Louisiana Freedom Caucus. The bill would criminalize library workers and libraries for joining the American Library Association....
Russia Just Helped Swing a European Election (foreignpolicy.com)
Is Threads Hiding Mentions of Pixelfed? (wedistribute.org)
Fewer people are using Elon Musk’s X as the platform struggles to attract and keep users, according to analysts (www.nbcnews.com)
Disinformation threatens global elections – here’s how to fight back (theconversation.com)
Switch performs better running games through an emulator emulating the switch than natively. (streamable.com)
Full original video from Taki Udon
Super Mario Maker 1 is now beaten!
So the last level, “Trimming the herbs”, has not been beaten. However the elusive creator of the level made an announcement that the level was indeed a TAS (tool assisted). Here is the announcement from the team 0% discord...
Thoughts on the game Timberborn (store.steampowered.com)
Has anybody given this game a try? I’ve been considering it for a while, but money is tight. Curious if it was worth it....
Gordrags Bane (beehaw.org)
From the perry bible fellowship pbfcomics.com/comics/gordrags-bane/
Democracy is at stake. | An address from Bernie Sanders (www.youtube.com)
Generative AI Tools Now Advanced Enough to Mislead Voters, Researchers Show (www.extremetech.com)
Not much to add here, given the opening dependent clause.
Console exclusivity key to ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ success, team says (www.washingtonpost.com)
archive.is link...
Vinyl vs. CD vs. tapes vs. digital. What's your favourite storage medium for owning your music and why? (libranet.de)
I am pretty much referring to music that you actually own in one way or another, not music from Spotify, Deezer, SoundCloud, YT (Music) or whatever provider you use to stream music....
West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians (www.newsandsentinel.com)
Nature Has Value. Could We Literally Invest in It? (web.archive.org)
We Cannot Out-Organize Voter Suppression (www.democracydocket.com)
Starbucks accused of manipulating app payments for $900 million profit (www.androidauthority.com)
Study finds no “smoking gun” for mental health issues due to Internet usage (arstechnica.com)
Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, who said their study was the largest of its kind, said they found no evidence to support “popular ideas that certain groups are more at risk” from the technology....