AGI aspirations aren’t a news story in themselves, though. Our job is to cover real impact & developments. In science journalism, research hypotheses aren’t usually covered until results are pubbed. Is it a service to readers just to say “it’s coming” in myriad different ways?
CULTURE
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Workplace Culture: Voicing Criticism Requires Remote Communication
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If you can’t voice criticism via video call, something in your culture is wrong, forcing people to the office is a band-aid, not a solution.
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Kid Mistakes 3D-Printed Floppy Disk for Save Icon
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True story: a kid saw this and said, "oh, you 3D-printed the 'Save' Icon." http://
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Meta’s MovieGen: AI Video Generation and Film Industry Impact
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The AI Revolution: Promises and Perils for the Film Industry #Meta's recent unveiling of #MovieGen, their #AI video generation tool, marks another milestone in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered content creation. But what does this mean for the future of
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Journalists and Tech Industry Build Trust Through Dialogue
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Aidan, appreciate your willingness to engage and reflect on DM, and I hope this is the start of more dialogue and trust between journalists trying their hardest to do a job (with little financial incentive) and the tech industry more broadly.
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Poor journalism and podcasts fuel tech industry misconceptions
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A lot of effort from someone who apparently just doesn't read the news. Or needed a straw-man argument to write a long post. Maybe fewer podcasts and more good journalism should be prescribed to cure this tech malaise..
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AI’s Impact on Society and Democracy Explored
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A wide-ranging and in-depth essay on the effects of AI on society and democracy in @nybooks by @suehalpernVT featuring my book, CODE DEPENDENT, among books by @verityharding
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AI Conversations Can Reduce Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
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AI And Conspiracy Theories: Can Artificial Intelligence Help Change Minds? Can #AI really convince people to change their minds about #conspiracy #theories? A groundbreaking study shows how AI-driven conversations tailored to individual #beliefs can reduce belief in false
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Environmental Documentaries and AI Ethics: Real-World Perspectives
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Your experience, Sophie @earthsaverm
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Universal Ethics vs Cultural Adaptation in AI Systems
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Hi Danny @web3willbefree
, that's an excellent and thought-provoking question! The interplay between universal values and cultural adaptability is indeed complex. While some core ethical principles may be consistent across cultures, their interpretation and application often vary.