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Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
In San Francisco, driverless cars are providing persuasive evidence that drivers are a valuable resource.
Afterthought:
Methinks one of the most striking characteristics of “Tech Bros”–and I’m referring specifically to that particular subset of the tech community–is their arrogance.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Peter Gärdenfors points out that (emphasis added)
Follow the link for his explanation of how he came to that conclusion and why he considers it important.
(Broken link fixed.)
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Security expert Bruce Schneier shares his take on AI. Given all the hoopla of the past couple of months, I think his piece is worth a read.
A Question of Identification 0
Computer security expert Bruce Schneier reports that fingerprint logins may not be as secure as they are portrayed to be.
Food for Thought, It’s All about the Algorithm Dept. 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Riccardo Dalle Grave discusses the association between “social” media and eating disorders in teens. He makes three main points; follow the link for his exploration.
- The use of social networks is associated with body dissatisfaction and disordered eating.
- Viewing and uploading photos and asking for negative feedback seem particularly problematic.
- The parental role in ensuring their children’s safe and helpful use of social networks cannot be understated.
There’s nothing healthy about a culture which values self-promotion above all else.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
At Above the Law, Joe Patrice reminds us that, just because the machine said it, it ain’t necessarily so.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Given the hype nay, absolute swooning over “artificial intelligence,” I believe you will find the thoughtful discussion of it and of its implications on the latest Bad Voltage podcast to be well worth a listen.
Geeking Out 0
I do likes me my purty pictures.
Mageia v. 8 with the Fluxbox window manager. The wallpaper is from my collection.
Bumps on a Head 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Stanley Finger tells the fascinating tale of how Mark Twain and Oliver Wendell Holmes took down phrenology con.
One wonders how they would deal with ChatGPT.
Artificial? Maybe. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Steve Wozniak is no longer fan of Elon Musk or Teslas. From SFGate:
Follow the link for context.
Twits Own Twitter 0
The crazy just keeps getting crazier.
Stray Thought 0
I do not think it an understatement to suggest that “social” media provides incentives that encourage persons to draw attention to themselves with statements of questionable veracity.
To put it another way, “social” media rewards liars for lying.
Geeking Out 0
I do likes me my purty pictures.
That’s Mageia Linux v. 8 with the Fluxbox window manager.
Kidnapped! 0
Michael Liedtke tells of his experience with a driverless cab in San Francisco.
Aside:
Ii am–er–let’s just say–highly skeptical that self-driving cars will be a thing.
Twits Own Twitter 0
Microsoft is pulling back from Twitter, and Elon Musk is not taking it gracefully. A writer at Techdirt pulls no punches:
This is why Twitter is failing. Elon Musk himself is a liability. He’s the one driving advertisers and partners away.
Follow the link for Exhibits A to ZZ.
Geeking Out 0
Mageia v. 8 with the Fluxbox window manager. Xclock is in the upper right and GkrellM in the lower right. The wallpaper is from my collection.
The Twitter Fails 0
Rebecca Watson dissects the deception buried in Elon Musk’s and Matt Taibbi’s “Twitter Files.”
. . . or you can read the transcript.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Hardly. 0
At The Roanoke Times, Dan Casey offers a case study in real stupid.