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"Society One Step Closer To Dystopia": Vision-Pro Early-Adopters Spotted In Wild

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Wearable Tech Social media Innovation Tech Ethics
  1. Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has early adopters already spotted using it in public.
  2. There are concerns about safety, with reports of individuals using Vision Pro while driving and engaging in risky activities.
  3. The integration of Vision Pro into daily life has sparked reactions, with some comparing it to scenes from Black Mirror.

tf...?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Apps Gaming Tech Ethics
  1. Online shaming can potentially reduce sexism on the internet, but it may also have unintended consequences.
  2. Africa is making great strides in internet access and building their own infrastructure without relying on big tech companies.
  3. Dogfishing, a new twist on catfishing, is a scamming tactic that involves deceiving people with fake dog pictures - an intriguing trend to be aware of.

Proof that truth is stranger than fiction

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media Internet culture Tech Ethics Online Communities
  1. Facebook may know a lot about us, but it's a reminder that we can never fully know someone, not even an AI.
  2. Twitter is going after shady syndicates making money off 'parody' accounts with millions of followers, signaling potential trouble for them.
  3. Gamergate has evolved beyond gaming and journalism ethics to focus on the idea of radical free speech everywhere.

Tripping on the Interwebs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 May 15
🕹 Technology AI Computing Internet Tech Ethics
  1. IBM's Watson continues to advance in intelligence and capabilities, sparking discussions about the potential implications of AI technology.
  2. Zoltan Istvan, a 'transhumanist,' believes in the possibility of a robot ruling the world, highlighting controversial viewpoints on AI development.
  3. There is a trend towards advocating for building and customizing your own computer, akin to the slow food movement but in the realm of technology.

Human-Machine Improv

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 25 Oct 21
🕹 Technology AI Artificial Intelligence Tech Ethics Music NFTs
  1. In improvisational settings, like comedy or music, human-machine collaboration is about understanding shared spaces and adapting to one another's actions and responses.
  2. Improvisation with machines involves responding to affordances built into their design, allowing for a reciprocal relationship where actions are guided by these affordances.
  3. Acknowledging externalities in our interactions with machines can enhance our understanding of the systems behind these interactions and highlight the importance of making these hidden mechanisms visible.
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Beyond engagement-based ranking: The case of Pinterest

techandsocialcohesion • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Social media Artificial Intelligence Online safety Tech Ethics Algorithm
  1. Social media companies are exploring ways beyond engagement-based ranking to ensure user safety and quality content.
  2. Pinterest is focused on tuning AI algorithms for positivity and emotional wellbeing to improve user experiences.
  3. Pinterest CEO Bill Ready emphasizes that prioritizing safety and emotional wellbeing can be a good business model, leading to positive changes in the industry.

The Fault in Gemini’s Stars

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Innovation Product Development Tech Ethics
  1. Google's Gemini was introduced with a lot of excitement, especially after a demo that showcased its capabilities.
  2. However, it was revealed later that the impressive demo video was fake and carefully edited, misleading viewers.
  3. Google provided an explanation on how Gemini actually works, involving multimodal prompting with images and text to generate responses.

It's Too Late To Close Pandora's Box on AI

The Future of Life • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning Data science Tech Ethics Software Development
  1. It's too late to stop the progress of AI technology. Once a breakthrough is made, it often spreads quickly and can't be controlled.
  2. Many new models are now being created that are just as good or even better than the well-known ones like ChatGPT. This means competition is driving rapid improvements.
  3. Instead of trying to pause development, we should focus on making AI safer and finding ways to align it with human values. Collaboration on safety standards is key.