The crucial thing is that tech platforms build their AI chatbots knowing that different programmed parameters produce different results in the chat and different impacts on users' thinking. The companies must be held responsible for their choices. observer.co.uk/news/technol...
And it's inevitably going to have impact on scientific collaborations too. Not good for Isr researchers and Weizmann Institute global fundraising.
"too little" isn't the only option here! It's possible to regulate what the platforms do so these chatbot uses don't happen--but that would mean imposing real restrictions penalties on how they operate and make money.
A triple espresso, but for shooting
"It's another way for Meta to delegate moderation and safety to parents."
And another way for Meta to fend off real platform regulation that would threaten profits. Not remotely adequate to keep Canadian teens and adults safe from online harms, @mark-carney.bsky.social @evansolomon.bsky.social
A true polymath! One of these terms is essential for understanding the universe; the other is essential for understanding our politics.
Tweet from Reverend Jordan Wells: "Why So Many Protestants Are Done with the Modern Papacy I respect Catholicism deeply, but this is exactly why so many Protestants have major issues with the current direction of the Vatican. The Pope’s clear liberal political bent is impossible to defend."
This is an incredible tweet.
Wonder what incentives led him to choose that path at his age.... Incredible research funding $ or personal salary or what.
But the operetta boom will be 🔥🔥🔥
Magyar will regret this when the Habsburgs seize power.
Nostalgia for COI in an age of blatant grift, what times these are
tl;dr it's not safe to be anyone's 'minor mentor' in the bay area
🤩 This and AOC's 'wah wah wah' are the two great comebacks of the day.
Hey, something really good happened today in the UK, of all places. Fingers crossed that this excellent public health approach sticks (unlike the recent roll-back of similar legislation in New Zealand).
Sometimes a person can wonder what 'digital sovereignty' amounts to--but this is it. And would be a great first step for Canada in getting serious about regulating Big Tech Platforms' harms to public health and well-being.
That is grief there, and a tribute to your dad.
Impressive example of an elected official changing her mind about a difficult policy issue (a buffer zone for protests around vulnerable sites) in response to public input. Really important to take note of municipal politics working as it should, with integrity. (And I don't know how I'd vote.)
This rant is GLORIOUS
Utterly surreal dispatch from alternate-media reality, and also very important.
Honestly, just grateful that this is the Canadian ice problem.
Hmm. Up front concessions / 'entry fee' before starting talks?
Let me remind the capitulationists:
1--you don't make concessions to an unreliable counterparty.
2--I am the wallet inspector; please make donation via DM
3--I would enjoy playing poker with you.
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Hold firm on this!
“Some guitarist you may recognize”.
The time Queen Elizabeth met Brian May, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck.
Omfg Canadians will give massive support to the Carney govt's refusal to enter into trade negotiations with the US on such terms.
Oh, looks like it might echo some themes of Rachel Aviv's amazing book Strangers to Ourselves, about labels, mental illness and selfhood.
You ever try to code switch at work and fail? 😂
AOC talking to RFK Jr. Her facial and hand gesture has the spiritual energy of that Italian hand gesture where you pinch your fingers and wave your hand (the "ma che vuo" gesture).
how it feels to say "sprezzatura"
The version I just heard over dinner from my teen is quite something. No further details needed.
