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The Crypto Con 0
Michael Graham wonders why so many reputedly responsible fiscals were looking the other way.
It’s All about the Algorithm Ambulances
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Yet one more indication that “social” media isn’t.
The Anti-Social Algorithm 0
Emma talks with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras about how and why “social” media isn’t.
It’s All about the Algorithm, the Snaring Economy Dept. 0
Emma talks with Adrian Hon about the “gamification” of the work place in this, the snaring economy.
It’s not a pretty picture.
The Crypto Conundrum 0
If it’s not real in the first place, can you be penalized for stealing it?
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry charges you with being addicted to your phone.
Yes, you (but certainly not me–well at least to the extent that I avoid “social” media like the anti-social plague that it has become). They further argue that this is no accident:
Follow the link for some recommendations on how you can get your life back.
Digital Security Theatre 0
Bruce Schneir thinks that the efforts to ban TikTok, which seems to be the new “in” thing in the West, miss the point. A snippet:
The entire article is worth a read.
Artificial, Yes. Intelligent, No. 0
Rebecca Watson cautions us not to believe the hype about “artificial intelligence.” An excerpt:
. . . it’s unfortunate that “AI” caught on years ago to describe these chatbots because at this point we just have to use it so people know what we’re talking about, but this kind of “AI” has absolutely nothing to do with anything that could be called “intelligence.”
Or you can read the transcript.
Digital Quicksand 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Phil Reed discusses several recent studies that indicate that “social” media isn’t. He makes three main points.
- Several recent studies have shown that high levels of social media use can negatively impact physical health.
- Evidence suggests that social media can damage psychological welfare and physical functioning if its use is taken too far.
- In one study, the group asked to reduce their social media use had an average 15 percent improvement in immune function.
Follow the link for a detailed discussion of each.
Facebook Frolics 0
Pay to play Cash-grab frolics.
Aside:
I wonder just how many persons will be willing to pay the Zuckerborg for the privilege of being assimilated?
“The Algorithm Made Me Do It” 0
The ChatGPT Bot claims that it is above–or, perhaps, beyond–the law.
For some reason, I find this disquieting.
Facebook Frolics 0
The Ghost of Cambridge Analytica comes back to haunt cost the Zuckerborg a relative pittance.
Remember, “social” media isn’t.
Faking It Is Not Making It 0
Professor of English Dennis M. Clausen is not sanguine about ChatGPT and similar so-called “artificially intelligent” chatbots, at least to the extent that students might try to use them as shortcuts do completing assignments. He writes, in part,
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Little More than Computer-Assisted Hockeypuck 0
St. Louis University Professor Matt Grawitch calls BS on ChatGPT. A nugget:
. . . although it may provide a coherent response, coherence is not synonymous with accuracy.
Follow the link for context.
Geeking Out 0
Ubuntu MATE with the Fluxbox window manager. XClock is in the upper right, GKrellM with the “Glass” theme in the lower right. The wallpaper is from my collection.
