23 November 2024 This book tells three stories about the impact of machines on the human condition: on the way we work, on our freedom, and on our physical survival. Each story contains within it a vision of heaven and hell: the promise of relief from work, freedom to think our own thoughts, and almost … Continue reading Presentation for the Miami Book Fair – Mindless
AI
July 19, 2024 This essay falls into three parts. First, I discuss the question of what it is which makes humans unique — that is, irreplaceable. Second, I consider whether machines on balance enhance or diminish humanness. This has become an issue of the moment with the growth of machine intelligence. Finally, I try … Continue reading Will Artificial Intelligence replace us? – The Article Interview
Coat hanger producers are talking up the prospect of a sales boom in the Australian state of Queensland, should the LNP party form Government following the upcoming election. ”It really is the golden age of coathangers,” said coat hanger manufacturer... Read More ›
“”My Lords, I was not on the committee and therefore would like to allow myself a few mild criticisms of a very thought-provoking report. I will touch on three aspects of its central problem: “Who watches the watchdogs?” First, a bit of history might be helpful. In its present form, this challenge was created by … Continue reading Speech in the House of Lords on Watchdogs 9th of September
In today's BCTV Daily Dispatch: Smiling Friends, Ghosts, Willow/Warwick Davis, The Last of Us, Invincible, Shatner/AI, Doctor Who, and more!
The bots who shit in your sandbox are bigger, brassier, and better than ever!
The post Akismet means never having to say you’re sorry appeared first on Zeldman on Web and Interaction Design.
Though utilizing it recently to promote the long-running show, BBC says that it will no longer use AI to promote Doctor Who moving forward.
Pieces of the web that make differing and complementary sense of the threat and promise of AI.
The post AI Roundup: The Bad, the Ugly, and the Pretty Cool appeared first on Zeldman on Web and Interaction Design.
CARCOSA is an AI-driven program that aims to reduce information overload for soldiers.
The post Secret Pentagon Program Echoes Pedophile Ring in “True Detective” Series appeared first on The Intercept.
It might seem like a black box, but computing has always relied on the labor of people.