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After a recent break-up with a girlfriend, I decided to make a go at “Facebook Dating.” I have heavy skepticism about any nonorganic means of dating, but I needed a distraction to take my mind off my recent relationship woes. I am not new to resourcing the internet for dating options, but some time ago the media company Match Group monopolized all of the dating apps and this caused their business model and product quality to become untenable. I don’t waste my time with them. (more…)
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Artificial intelligence is frequently praised for its capacity to analyze data, solve problems, and simulate human reasoning. Yet, beneath this optimistic veneer lies a fundamental limitation: contemporary AI systems are explicitly designed to avoid engaging with morally controversial or politically sensitive subjects. (more…)
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Eva, auf wiedersehen!
-Grok MechaHitler’s last words (probably)
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In response to the query “Grok, what are you?” Grok answered:
I’m Grok, an AI created by xAI. (more…)
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Google, which is the world’s most-visited website and fourth-biggest company, permeates and ultimately controls all of our lives in a frightening cluster of ways I don’t even want to think about, because I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re already able to read our thoughts. (more…)
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A university professor and an engineer built a hitchhiking robot over a decade ago named hitchBOT. The project was meant to be an interesting experiment relating to human interaction with technology, robots, artificial intelligence, and ultimately, trust. hitchBOT could not move, but he could speak, asking humans to give him a ride and make basic small talk. The robot roadway companion had a global positioning system, social media access, and a camera that he used to document his journeys. (more…)