idk i think it's unrelated of actual values/povs people see economic going down -> perspective of future negative -> look for solutions -> easy picking for easy solution givers
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Author celebrates global readership of Code Dependent AI book
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It’s been a privilege to hear from people across the world who have been reading my book, Code Dependent, about the human consequences of AI from India, China, Argentina & Kenya to the US, UK & Europe. Now apparently, Anne Enright is one of them!!! Amazed/grateful @IrishTimes
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Spotting AI-Generated Fake Dating Profiles: Red Flags
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The AI Lie On Your Dating Profile Dating App Alert: Is Your Match Actually AI? Learn to spot fake AI-generated profiles and protect yourself from digital deception! We break down the key red flags: weird photo glitches, suspiciously perfect messages, inconsistent stories, and
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Beyond Wall Street: Who Really Controls Power Today?
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If you still think that Wall Street, Hollywood, or DC run the world, it’s time to update your mental model.
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Digitalist Papers on AI and Democracy Published
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I worked with @persily
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US Life Expectancy Decline Demands Healthcare Innovation Investment
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Forecast of US life expectancy to 2050 vs >200 countries
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Tech Ethics: Weaponization and Wealth Concentration Concerns
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I was invited to write my reflection on what I thought was a critical moment in tech last year & what it means for the future. I didn't get into tech to build machines primarily used to kill more people more efficiently or help a few men amass billions. https://
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cial-series/tech-protest-gaza-artificial-intelligence.html
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Truth Terminal vs Tay: Agentic AI and Meme Culture Evolution
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Is it just me or does @truth_terminal remind anyone of Tay chatbot from MSFT in 2016? Except truth terminal has almost 200K followers and Tay was shut down in 16 hours… Meme culture is a fascinating overlay on agentic AI.
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AI Companies Military Contracts Raise Home Security Concerns
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What's better than Anthropic, OpenAI + friends "saving humanity" 1 military contract at a time? Residential homes being military bases. "In the future, your home will feel as safe from intruders as a state-of-the-art military base." By @nitashatiku
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AI’s Future Impact on Workforce Integration and Equity
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In the second issue of the Dialogues magazine from @Google and @atlanticrethink
, Maya Kulycky, Google Research VP, discusses how the future of work will depend on how AI is introduced to the workforce, to ensure everyone benefits. Read the full article ↓