2023 archive
Decoding De Code 0
I have seen Atrious use this term, but somehow I overlooked the obvious until Badtux decoded de code.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
If you are whelmed by the hyperbole about AI Chatbots and Large Language Models, I commend the segment on AI from the October 15, 2023 episode of Harry Shearer’s Le Show.
In it, Dr. Gary Marcus–er–annotates the recent discussion between Scott Kelley and Geoffrey Hinton, which took place on 60 Minutes.
I think you will find it enlightening.
The Crypto Con 0
The Southern Poverty Law Center follows the funny money.
The Climates They Are a-Changing 0
If this doesn’t motivate some action, then nothing will:
By projecting heat and drought trends over the coming decades, a team of researchers in China, the U.K. and the U.S. found that barley production could be sharply affected by the shifting climate. And that means some parts of the world would very likely be forced to pay much more for a beer.
Details at the link.
Via Le Show.
Stray Thought 0
I keep seeing these ads for finance and loan apps to put on my phone.
I wouldn’t touch a one of them on a bet.
And, speaking of bets, don’t get me started on sports betting apps.
I’m not a gambling addict, and I don’t want to become one.
But they want me to.
Squeaker of the House 0
Paige Masten testifies to the evidence of things seen.
Republican Thought Police 0
At the Tampa Bay Times, seven former presidents of Florida universities unite to speak out against efforts in Florida (and other states) to pretend that history isn’t and certain persons aren’t. A snippet (emphasis added):
The Reacclimation 0
Coincidentally, I participated in a Zoom meeting last night. It was quite good fun, thank you very much.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much,
Dis Coarse Discourse Dept.
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At her blog at Psychology Today, Marlynn Wei explores the who benefits from AI lies and deep fakes. A snippet:
In a world of AI-generated videos and audio, the liar’s dividend benefits people who use this technology to dispute and raise skepticism about objective evidence; in other words, a strategy to deny reality.
I commend the entire article to your attention.