#AI project guidance

[technology-123s-blog]

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[memorandum]

...EXPERIMENT: BEGIN ! I commend you for finding this file. In the chance of my death, I must ask you continue to document ASU-NARO agents. Do whatever you must to extract our desired results. Don't worry—they've already signed away their lives.

{ This is an interactive ask blog, set one year prior to the Death Game! Run by @faresong }

☕️ KOA MYOJIN ;; Adopted heir of the Hiyori/Myojin Branch. Japanese/Vietnamese; 11 years.

KOA MYOJIN is the replacement heir for Hinako Mishuku, Myojin's biological granddaughter. Being raised with this knowledge hanging over her head has resulted in a rather cynical mindset wherein she views those around her, up to and including herself, as pieces in a larger game. A mindset reinforced by Mr. Chidouin in Myojin's absence, for he had faith in her where Myojin did not—seeing her solely as a mandatory last-resort to continue his reign of power. But of course, even a pawn can become a queen.

🎃 RIO RANGER (LAIZER PROJECT) ;; Experiment of the Gotō Branch. Doll, Japanese model; 20 years.

RIO is an experimental project spearheaded by Gashu Satou simulating the deceased Yoshimoto heir. It was initiated with its basic personality, and to compensate its limited emotional range, this iteration of AI technology was granted a much more adaptive program compared to M4-P1. As such, he has taken to mimicry of the researchers which surround him in all their crudest forms. Despite denouncing humanity, his development has certainly been typical of one. The candidate AIs are proven promising.

🐉 SOU HIYORI ;; Heir of the Hiyori/Myojin Branch. Japanese; 22 years.

SOU HIYORI is the heir of the Family and inherently quite skilled at keeping appearances—only if it benefits him. He obeys Asunaro with the sneer of someone who thinks himself something above it, and has recently taken great lengths to abandon its ruling through the rejection of his individual humanity. It is a bastardization which requires admirable resolve, but implies him to be a much larger threat if left unchecked. Thus, Mrs. Hiyori arranged plans for his execution on the day Myojin and herself are simultaneously incapacitated or dead.

🦋 MAPLE (ITERATION M4-P1) ;; Experiment of the Gotō & Hiyori Branch. Obstructor, Japanese model; 26 years.

MAPLE was the first Obstructor to be granted emotional programming, and is the final Obstructor to be decommissioned. However, this fate has been put on standby due to the new researchers intrigue in her, insisting she exists as a base from which all other AI programs were spawned and must be archived properly. Until her execution, Maple tends to menial tasks within the laboratory she resides and spends her idle time pining for Hiyori and wishing to learn more about humanity through the researchers who care for her.

🩸 KAI SATOU ;; Patriarch of the Gotō Branch. Japanese/Wa Chinese; 26 years.

KAI is a reserved patriarch whose reputation precedes him. Though once thought denounced, he's rumored nonetheless a controversial figure in Asunaro's midst—however, all can agree him to be a vengeful, resolute person lent the power of God.

💉 MICHIRU NAMIDA ;; Lieutenant of the Satou Family, Gotō Branch. Korean; 28 years.

MICHIRU is a revered researcher within Asunaro's newer ranks, having quickly rose to a position of respect for her ruthless pursuit of seizing humanity's destiny with her own two hands. Without being absorbed by the superficial desire for power, many recognize her dedicated state of mind to be reminiscent of the natural way Mrs. Hiyori assumed her role under Asunaro's whispers of guidance. There is importance in the fact that the Godfather's right hand regards her as a peer, where he otherwise dismisses his own kind by blood, by culture.

🫀 EMIRI HARAI ;; Lieutenant of the Satou Family, Gotō Branch. Japanese; 29 years.

EMIRI is a new researcher and serves as the connecting point between Asunaro's primary facility and civilian life. For all her resentment buried inside one-off remarks and festering within herself, she throws herself to her work with the drive of a passionate someone who has lost all else. Someone who perhaps hungered for life.

(￣▽￣) MR. CHIDOUIN ;; Godfather. Japanese; 44 years.

MR. CHIDOUIN aligned himself with the Gotō Family's lost heir after his father's untimely death, uniting the two families in a manner he hoped would justify the suffering once inflicted upon them—but particularly his wife, who had been cast out by her own. Despite, or as he had claimed, for his being extremely capable of detaching to arrange the larger canvas upon which Asunaro's story is written, he takes a personal pride in being the one to groom and inevitably cull its important pieces.

⚰️ GASHU SATOU ;; Captain of the Satou Family, Gotō Branch. Japanese; 62 years.

GASHU is a remarkably candid researcher with a scrutinizing eye for detail. Despite regarding most with unrelenting cynicism, he places his remaining shreds of hope in a choice few. Whether they reinforce this worldview and finally break him is a decision entirely in their hands.

[banamine-bananime]

meets an encouraging, patient, fatherly commanding officer that chooses tucker specifically for an assignment and takes him under his wing. he’s actually a secret operative for a sinister military project recruiting tucker as a target practice guinea pig orchestrating the next couple years of his life to be a lie.

meets an alien that tells tucker he’ll help him fulfill the quest he’s the legendary hero of. he chestbursts him and steals a getaway vehicle given upon the “end” of the quest.

meets some weird computer program programmed by the culture the prophecy came from, pretty much the only remaining source of information about this “quest” that’s upended his life. it’s actually the ai of the freelancer trying to kill him and kidnap and use his kid to end the great war… uh, with slavery of the alien species

meets one of his best friends, an acquired taste and kind of an ass, but they give each other as good as they get and they’re a team. she leaves them to make the plan to capture junior and use him to enslave his species succeed. and tucker feels like can’t even be mad about it without feeling guilty because in her mind she was sacrificing herself and junior to save humankind from a losing war for survival, and immediately after he thinks she fucking dies and takes his kid with her!! they were friends and then for a few minutes they were almost enemies because she did the worst thing for the best reasons and then that’s it!!! how do you even grieve and process that. apparently tucker opted for watching reservoir dogs instead of therapy and i can’t blame him. that’s not the sort of grief you can find a self-help book for. HELLO I’VE BEEN SCREAMING FOR YEARS. never over it they make me insane.

meet some humans on the desert dig-team, charismatic down-to-earth soldier guys. breath of fresh air after he’s been stuck for months in complicated political situations with a species that has just recently decided to perhaps not kill all humans, as a reluctant religious figurehead in diplomatic corps that i’m sure just loved his way with words and women. bet he made a lot of friends there. the dig team kills them all except him and he proceeds to spend the next months in a psychological thriller slash survival horror.

meet church again. church leaves again (and then again) and tucker’s left furiously picking up the pieces of blue team with caboose and some blond guy they rescued from the pound. we needn’t talk about that blond guy and whether tucker knows he both set up and hit the Original Church Killswitch lest tucker doesn’t know and hears us because i think he doesn’t need that extra complication in his life tbqh.

meets a charismatic mercenary with a rough exterior, but a heart of gold, right when tucker and caboose have lost all of blue team’s charismatic mercenaries and/or assholes with a rough exterior but a heart of gold. he. well. he stabs him in the back, guys. you know. i can’t get more on-the-nose than that.

meets church again. he seems like maybe he kind of gets that he was an ass and won’t go off killing himself this time. immediately after reconciling he sees the siren call of martyrdom and kills himself instantly after simulating several ways it could go very, very extremely badly for tucker, not even counting the previous evidence from how this went for some blond guy (sorry i’m committed to just calling him some blond guy in this post now for no reason except that i think it’s a mildly funny bit).

meets church someone else who’s been fucked over by project freelancer. he’s been manipulating them to get close enough to freezermurder their friends and implicate them in terrorism charges.

meets yet another young stray asshole with Issues and a heart of gold who needs some guidance, maybe someone he can be the kind of a leader he wishes he could have been to green team. she also stabs him again.

at some point we have to let tucker just start stabbing people. like a lot of people. i don’t think he’d enjoy a villain arc once he realizes that’s what’s happening but he deserves the sheer free joy and clarity of just solving problems with pure simple stabbing before he comes to that realization.

[politicalprof]

The Banality of AI and the destruction of actual thought:

In my continuing exploration of the many ways AI is going to make it ever easier to say bland and innocuous things without having to think about it, I present the following prompt and response from Google Gemini for anyone interested.

For context, universities have for decades now been layering on new requirements intended to provide an "objective" basis for assessing why one candidate deserves tenure or not, or why one applicant deserves a grant or a job, etc. However, while these layers may be well-intended, in time they devolve into rote exercises that prove little beyond the fact that you know how to write certain types of statements "the right way." One such statement that is commonly required these days is a "teaching statement." It is ubiquitous for job applications, tenure and promotion files, and even some grant applications. Enjoy!

Prompt:

write a teaching statement for a tenure application that emphasizes my use of student-centered, active learning with the goal of developing my students' critical thinking skills

Response:

Teaching Statement

My approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that students learn best by actively engaging with course material and constructing their own understanding. I strive to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity. My goal is not simply to transmit knowledge, but to empower students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners.

Student-Centered Learning: I prioritize student engagement and agency in the learning process. I design my courses with a variety of active learning strategies, including:

Inquiry-based learning: I pose open-ended questions and present real-world problems that encourage students to explore concepts, formulate hypotheses, and develop solutions collaboratively.

Collaborative projects: I incorporate group work and peer learning activities that promote teamwork, communication, and the exchange of diverse perspectives.

Case studies and simulations: I use case studies and simulations to provide students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, analyze complex scenarios, and make informed decisions.

Reflective writing and discussions: I encourage students to reflect on their learning through journals, online forums, and class discussions, promoting metacognition and deeper understanding.

Developing Critical Thinking: A central focus of my teaching is to cultivate students' critical thinking skills. I explicitly teach and model these skills through:

Analyzing and evaluating information: I guide students in assessing the credibility, relevance, and bias of information sources, encouraging them to question assumptions and challenge conventional wisdom.

Constructing arguments and supporting claims: I provide opportunities for students to develop well-reasoned arguments, supported by evidence and logical reasoning.

Problem-solving and decision-making: I present complex problems that require students to analyze information, identify potential solutions, and evaluate their consequences.

Debates and discussions: I facilitate respectful and intellectually stimulating debates and discussions that encourage students to consider multiple perspectives and refine their own viewpoints.

Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: I am committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom where all students feel valued, respected, and supported in their learning. I strive to:

Establish clear expectations and learning goals.

Provide timely and constructive feedback.

Offer individualized support and guidance.

Promote a culture of respect and open communication.

Assessment and Continuous Improvement: I use a variety of assessment methods to measure student learning and inform my teaching practice, including:

Formative assessments: I use ongoing assessments, such as quizzes, in-class activities, and online discussions, to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.

Summative assessments: I use exams, projects, and presentations to evaluate student learning outcomes and mastery of course content.

Student feedback: I actively solicit student feedback through course evaluations and informal surveys to identify areas for improvement and refine my teaching strategies.

Conclusion: I am passionate about teaching and dedicated to creating engaging and effective learning experiences for my students. I believe that my student-centered, active learning approach, with its emphasis on critical thinking, prepares students not only for success in their academic pursuits but also for meaningful engagement in their future careers and communities. I am committed to continuous growth as an educator and look forward to further developing my teaching practice at [Institution Name].

[pinkiemachine]

What happened to the El family?

Well you see, Krypton was in big trouble, and they had been for a long while. Their sun, Rao, was nearing the end of its life. What this meant was that, long before it even went supernova, it had started to expand, throwing off dangerous amounts of radiation and heating up Krypton. The scientists of the time, Jor-El included, promised their leaders that they could fix the problem and “reset” their star (though this was a big undertaking). For years and years they worked, running simulations, doing experiments on other stars, but this had turned out to be a rather difficult nut to crack. All the while, Rao loomed ever closer. And there were some who criticised the scientists. Zod, one of the greatest generals in the Kryptonian army, was one such naysayer. He thought that the very idea of trying to “fix” a STAR was a sign of immense hubris. Only a fool would think they could control a force of nature as powerful as that! Surely they would doom the planet before finding a solution, not to mention they were running out of time! They needed to evacuate the planet! Get everyone to safety! And yet, the government listened to the scientists and carried on, telling people not to panic. See, Krypton had grown over confident in themselves over the years. They were an advanced race and had done incredible things, so they put their faith in their technology, not bothering to evacuate people. Do you have any idea how many starships that would take? Finally, after a large solar flare vaporised a scientific team, Zod took matters into his own hands. He planned a coup—one that didn’t go over so well. Civil war broke out. Zod wanted to bring all Kryptonian people under his command so he could be king on the next planet, but not everyone agreed with his methods or ideals (beyond saving Krypton). During the final days of the war, with supplies and time dwindling even further and everyone in a panic, Jor-El and the other scientists knew that there was nothing more they could do with their star project. They needed a plan B. And so they created a new colony on an uninhabited planet in secret. There, they sent some of their most important council-members, scientists, engineers, and biologists, etc. they would start from scratch. Begin again. They wanted to bring more people with them, but they were running out of Starships, and Zod would be sure to notice and they couldn’t risk him discovering the colony. Jor-El and his family—his wife Lara and newborn son Cal, his brother Zor-El, his wife Alura, their daughter Kara and her dog Krypto—were the last to leave Krypton, bringing with them the last bits of technology they would need to terraform the planet to suit them better. They were traveling in their personal starship, about to take off into hyperspace. Zor-El and his family had already gone into cryosleep for the journey. That’s when Zod found them. Before the crazed general could capture them, Jor-El told his wife to take their son and jettison in a long-distance escape pod. He ejected his brother, sister-in-law, and niece as well, hoping that they could still make it to the colony site if he stayed behind to distract Zod. However, things did not go according to plan. After being jettisoned, Zod’s ship opened fire on the pods, destroying two of them, and knocking the rest off course. Jor-El managed to evade Zod that day… but his family were not as lucky. Zor-El and Alura died in the explosion. Kara+Krypto and Lara+Cal had their guidance systems fried. Lara later landed on Earth, gravely wounded in the blast, while Kara and her dog crash landed even further lost in space. Jor-El didn’t even know if he would see them again. During his lonely travels, he would record messages for his family and created an AI version of himself within the ship, just in case something happened to him.

[mariacallous]

If Donald Trump wins the US presidential election in November, the guardrails could come off of artificial intelligence development, even as the dangers of defective AI models grow increasingly serious.

Trump’s election to a second term would dramatically reshape—and possibly cripple—efforts to protect Americans from the many dangers of poorly designed artificial intelligence, including misinformation, discrimination, and the poisoning of algorithms used in technology like autonomous vehicles.

The federal government has begun overseeing and advising AI companies under an executive order that President Joe Biden issued in October 2023. But Trump has vowed to repeal that order, with the Republican Party platform saying it “hinders AI innovation” and “imposes Radical Leftwing ideas” on AI development.

Trump’s promise has thrilled critics of the executive order who see it as illegal, dangerous, and an impediment to America’s digital arms race with China. Those critics include many of Trump’s closest allies, from X CEO Elon Musk and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen to Republican members of Congress and nearly two dozen GOP state attorneys general. Trump’s running mate, Ohio senator JD Vance, is staunchly opposed to AI regulation.

“Republicans don't want to rush to overregulate this industry,” says Jacob Helberg, a tech executive and AI enthusiast who has been dubbed “Silicon Valley’s Trump whisperer.”

But tech and cyber experts warn that eliminating the EO’s safety and security provisions would undermine the trustworthiness of AI models that are increasingly creeping into all aspects of American life, from transportation and medicine to employment and surveillance.

The upcoming presidential election, in other words, could help determine whether AI becomes an unparalleled tool of productivity or an uncontrollable agent of chaos.

Oversight and Advice, Hand in Hand

Biden’s order addresses everything from using AI to improve veterans’ health care to setting safeguards for AI’s use in drug discovery. But most of the political controversy over the EO stems from two provisions in the section dealing with digital security risks and real-world safety impacts.

One provision requires owners of powerful AI models to report to the government about how they’re training the models and protecting them from tampering and theft, including by providing the results of “red-team tests” designed to find vulnerabilities in AI systems by simulating attacks. The other provision directs the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to produce guidance that helps companies develop AI models that are safe from cyberattacks and free of biases.

Work on these projects is well underway. The government has proposed quarterly reporting requirements for AI developers, and NIST has released AI guidance documents on risk management, secure software development, synthetic content watermarking, and preventing model abuse, in addition to launching multiple initiatives to promote model testing.

Supporters of these efforts say they’re essential to maintaining basic government oversight of the rapidly expanding AI industry and nudging developers toward better security. But to conservative critics, the reporting requirement is illegal government overreach that will crush AI innovation and expose developers’ trade secrets, while the NIST guidance is a liberal ploy to infect AI with far-left notions about disinformation and bias that amount to censorship of conservative speech.

At a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last December, Trump took aim at Biden’s EO after alleging without evidence that the Biden administration had already used AI for nefarious purposes.

“When I’m reelected,” he said, “I will cancel Biden’s artificial intelligence executive order and ban the use of AI to censor the speech of American citizens on Day One.”

Due Diligence or Undue Burden?

Biden’s effort to collect information about how companies are developing, testing, and protecting their AI models sparked an uproar on Capitol Hill almost as soon as it debuted.

Congressional Republicans seized on the fact that Biden justified the new requirement by invoking the 1950 Defense Production Act, a wartime measure that lets the government direct private-sector activities to ensure a reliable supply of goods and services. GOP lawmakers called Biden’s move inappropriate, illegal, and unnecessary.

Conservatives have also blasted the reporting requirement as a burden on the private sector. The provision “could scare away would-be innovators and impede more ChatGPT-type breakthroughs,” Representative Nancy Mace said during a March hearing she chaired on “White House overreach on AI.”

Helberg says a burdensome requirement would benefit established companies and hurt startups. He also says Silicon Valley critics fear the requirements “are a stepping stone” to a licensing regime in which developers must receive government permission to test models.

Steve DelBianco, the CEO of the conservative tech group NetChoice, says the requirement to report red-team test results amounts to de facto censorship, given that the government will be looking for problems like bias and disinformation. “I am completely worried about a left-of-center administration … whose red-teaming tests will cause AI to constrain what it generates for fear of triggering these concerns,” he says.

Conservatives argue that any regulation that stifles AI innovation will cost the US dearly in the technology competition with China.

“They are so aggressive, and they have made dominating AI a core North Star of their strategy for how to fight and win wars,” Helberg says. “The gap between our capabilities and the Chinese keeps shrinking with every passing year.”

“Woke” Safety Standards

By including social harms in its AI security guidelines, NIST has outraged conservatives and set off another front in the culture war over content moderation and free speech.

Republicans decry the NIST guidance as a form of backdoor government censorship. Senator Ted Cruz recently slammed what he called NIST’s “woke AI ‘safety’ standards” for being part of a Biden administration “plan to control speech” based on “amorphous” social harms. NetChoice has warned NIST that it is exceeding its authority with quasi-regulatory guidelines that upset “the appropriate balance between transparency and free speech.”

Many conservatives flatly dismiss the idea that AI can perpetuate social harms and should be designed not to do so.

“This is a solution in search of a problem that really doesn't exist,” Helberg says. “There really hasn’t been massive evidence of issues in AI discrimination.”

Studies and investigations have repeatedly shown that AI models contain biases that perpetuate discrimination, including in hiring, policing, and health care. Research suggests that people who encounter these biases may unconsciously adopt them.

Conservatives worry more about AI companies’ overcorrections to this problem than about the problem itself. “There is a direct inverse correlation between the degree of wokeness in an AI and the AI's usefulness,” Helberg says, citing an early issue with Google’s generative AI platform.

Republicans want NIST to focus on AI’s physical safety risks, including its ability to help terrorists build bioweapons (something Biden’s EO does address). If Trump wins, his appointees will likely deemphasize government research on AI’s social harms. Helberg complains that the “enormous amount” of research on AI bias has dwarfed studies of “greater threats related to terrorism and biowarfare.”

Defending a “Light-Touch Approach”

AI experts and lawmakers offer robust defenses of Biden’s AI safety agenda.

These projects “enable the United States to remain on the cutting edge” of AI development “while protecting Americans from potential harms,” says Representative Ted Lieu, the Democratic cochair of the House’s AI task force.

The reporting requirements are essential for alerting the government to potentially dangerous new capabilities in increasingly powerful AI models, says a US government official who works on AI issues. The official, who requested anonymity to speak freely, points to OpenAI’s admission about its latest model’s “inconsistent refusal of requests to synthesize nerve agents.”

The official says the reporting requirement isn’t overly burdensome. They argue that, unlike AI regulations in the European Union and China, Biden’s EO reflects “a very broad, light-touch approach that continues to foster innovation.”

Nick Reese, who served as the Department of Homeland Security’s first director of emerging technology from 2019 to 2023, rejects conservative claims that the reporting requirement will jeopardize companies’ intellectual property. And he says it could actually benefit startups by encouraging them to develop “more computationally efficient,” less data-heavy AI models that fall under the reporting threshold.

AI’s power makes government oversight imperative, says Ami Fields-Meyer, who helped draft Biden’s EO as a White House tech official.

“We’re talking about companies that say they’re building the most powerful systems in the history of the world,” Fields-Meyer says. “The government’s first obligation is to protect people. ‘Trust me, we’ve got this’ is not an especially compelling argument.”

Experts praise NIST’s security guidance as a vital resource for building protections into new technology. They note that flawed AI models can produce serious social harms, including rental and lending discrimination and improper loss of government benefits.

Trump’s own first-term AI order required federal AI systems to respect civil rights, something that will require research into social harms.

The AI industry has largely welcomed Biden’s safety agenda. “What we're hearing is that it’s broadly useful to have this stuff spelled out,” the US official says. For new companies with small teams, “it expands the capacity of their folks to address these concerns.”

Rolling back Biden’s EO would send an alarming signal that “the US government is going to take a hands off approach to AI safety,” says Michael Daniel, a former presidential cyber adviser who now leads the Cyber Threat Alliance, an information sharing nonprofit.

As for competition with China, the EO’s defenders say safety rules will actually help America prevail by ensuring that US AI models work better than their Chinese rivals and are protected from Beijing’s economic espionage.

Two Very Different Paths

If Trump wins the White House next month, expect a sea change in how the government approaches AI safety.

Republicans want to prevent AI harms by applying “existing tort and statutory laws” as opposed to enacting broad new restrictions on the technology, Helberg says, and they favor “much greater focus on maximizing the opportunity afforded by AI, rather than overly focusing on risk mitigation.” That would likely spell doom for the reporting requirement and possibly some of the NIST guidance.

The reporting requirement could also face legal challenges now that the Supreme Court has weakened the deference that courts used to give agencies in evaluating their regulations.

And GOP pushback could even jeopardize NIST’s voluntary AI testing partnerships with leading companies. “What happens to those commitments in a new administration?” the US official asks.

This polarization around AI has frustrated technologists who worry that Trump will undermine the quest for safer models.

“Alongside the promises of AI are perils,” says Nicol Turner Lee, the director of the Brookings Institution’s Center for Technology Innovation, “and it is vital that the next president continue to ensure the safety and security of these systems.”

[the-pen-pot]

So I was vaguely thinking about reupholstering my divan bed since my cats have used it as a scratching post. I found an article of a bed website and...

Centre your divan bed base and begin wrapping like you’re wrapping a precious gift. Smooth out the fabric, tucking in the edges neatly. This is your canvas—every fold, every tuck, a brushstroke on your masterpiece.

Okay that's kinda intense but...

With the fabric secured, it’s time to staple it in place. Start from the middle of each side, working your way outward. Imagine each staple as a commitment to your vision, anchoring your dreams to reality. The rhythm of the staple gun is a symphony of transformation.

What.

The corners are where your dreams come together. Fold them neatly, like turning the page of a beloved novel. The corners whisper tales of comfort and charm. Let them be a reflection of your attention to detail and your dedication to beauty.

I can't work out if this was written by a really wordy AI or if the author is just a desperate human trying to make reupholstering furniture poetic.

With your fabric securely in place, stand back and admire the metamorphosis. Your divan bed base is no longer just an object; it’s an expression of your soul. Run your fingers along the fabric, feeling the texture and emotion. Your haven is now a sanctuary.

*Backs away slowly*

This transformation was about aesthetics and a journey of self-discovery and nurturing. The fabric you’ve lovingly wrapped around your bed base holds within it the essence of your being. With each night’s sleep and each morning’s awakening, you’re reminded that you have not only transformed your divan bed base but also a part of yourself.

I think that's a lot of spiritual heavy lifting for a reupholstering project if I'm honest. 🤣

Want to see it in all its glory?

(And the next time anyone accuses me of purple prose, I'm sending them this article)

[republicsecurity]

The AI in your Helmet

The instructor's voice, crisp and unwavering, cut through the ambient noise of the workshop. "Listen closely, Cadet. The HUD you see before you is not merely a display. It is your lifeline, your guide, and your most trusted advisor. Every object, every person highlighted in your field of vision carries significance, a message from the AI that resides within your helmet. It distinguishes between the mundane and the crucial, ensuring your attention is always where it matters."

I nodded, my eyes fixed on the intricate interface projected inside the helmet. The HUD pulsed with information, a dance of symbols and data that seemed to possess a life of its own. The instructor continued, his tone carrying the weight of experience. "The AI is not just a tool, Cadet. It is your constant companion, your overseer, and your protector. It processes every piece of data available, analyzing your surroundings, your actions, and even your physiological responses. It understands you better than you understand yourself."

A sense of awe mingled with trepidation as I absorbed his words. The integration of AI into my very perception was both exhilarating and daunting. I wondered about the implications of such constant surveillance, about the erosion of privacy in the face of this all-seeing technology. The instructor seemed to sense my thoughts, his gaze steady as he continued his explanation.

"The AI is not here to intrude, but to enhance. It refines your decision-making, offering insights and suggestions based on its analysis of the situation. It anticipates your needs, providing guidance when you are uncertain. In the field, seconds matter, and the AI ensures you act swiftly and decisively."

The instructor's stern expression softened, as if he understood the weight of my contemplation. "Cadet, remember this: the AI is a tool, a guide, but it is not infallible. Your instincts, your empathy, your humanity—they are what make you a paramedic. The technology augments your abilities, but it does not define you. Trust your training, your experience, and let the AI be your ally, not your master."

[notfinancialadvice]

mark my words (not advice, not guidance, not a recommendation to do anything at all... largely blurbing this out to have a pin in the digital cork board to refer to in the future)

AI will begin to collapse in the next 12 - 24 months due to environmental factors (it will mostly be economic factors, but it's easier to swallow for a lot of folks to say environmental... and by easier to swallow, I mean, they'll find a way to make money off this loss via tax law and/or PR)

It will not go away (spoiler: it's not new, it's just en vogue right now)

There will be a 6-12 month period that it begins to rise again, much much much slower and much much much much quieter

During this uptick time there will be a slew of articles talking about "the death of the junior [creative/art, design, production] job"

Following this period (so 18 - 36 months from now) the role of a junior writer / designer / etc. will see a sharp uptick in the quiet usage of AI, thereby making those companies profitable and/or new companies profitable in this space, but at a significantly less speed

The "quiet usage" is not out of any shame, malice, or any other negative feeling. It is a combination of "how the sausage is made now" and strategic partnerships with specific entities designed to handle their specific tasks

The latter word salad becomes possible because the tech to build niche systems is going to be bought for fire sale prices after the collapse (see opening bullet point)

This will see a proliferation of freelance / tiny studios cropping up over the course of the next 5 years, because the usage of this tech will allow a smaller team to handle larger projects -- the "minimum size of entry for A Project This Large" will have shrunk across significant levels

In... I don't know... 7-10 years there will be a huge amount of firms that started small and grew to "small-medium to medium" and/or have just become award winning machines will start getting eaten like candy via larger firms (and non-design/advertising agencies -- holding companies, private equity, etc.) wanting to "diversify their offerings with strategic partnerships" i.e. liquidate their competition and thorns-in-ass with cold, hard, cash

this will be me at me in a handful of years

as this starts to roll out

again

it wasn't AI last time

but none of this is new

:)

you don't have to believe me if this gums your gears one way or another

I am semi-retired and out of this business

but I hope if you're in the professional creative field, I hope you will at least review this list, give it a think, do some research on what you disagree with

and ultimately

plan accordingly for your own needs and desires

[another-lost-mc]

(same anon who sent the last karasu ask)

i have a short scenario in mind, imagine after a big D.D.D karasu ai project which went smoothly and was successful, diavolo holds a ball celebrating the success of this project and mc surprises karasu by matching outfits with him (same colour palette and all)

IM SO WEAK FOR HIM ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY, THANKYOU FOR BRINGING HIM TO LIFE YOU ARE A FUCKING GODDESS ��

a/n: I love this so much. gimme more cutesy karasu scenarios to daydream about. or spicy ones yumyum

karasu x gn!reader | 0.5k | sfw | fluff

I love this so much. Like, I imagine he's got some fancier suits he wears when he absolutely can't avoid these types of events, but usually he skips going to parties when he can. Things are different now because he's not just proud of his work, you're proud of him too. He wants to prove himself to your other demon friends that he's worthy of being with you. The upcoming event is a celebration that recognizes his accomplishments and the sacrifices that made it possible: spending less time with you, all those late nights at the office. The work he does is important to the Devildom. He wants to make it a more comfortable place to live so that the place he calls home can be your home too.

So, he looks through his closet and realizes that maybe it's time for something a little bit nicer. Asmo's always joked that he'd be happy to help Karasu expand his wardrobe to include more than shades of grey, and he reaches out to the Fifth Born for a little bit of advice. It has been a decade or two since he bothered getting a new suit tailored and he wants to look his best to impress you. (He would ask you for guidance, but he wants it to be a surprise.) They set up a meeting at Majolish, and Asmo spends nearly an hour taking measurements and holding up bold swatches of coloured fabric to his skin. He leaves over an hour later feeling a little frazzled but with Asmo's promise that he's going to look amazing.

(Of course, the first thing Asmo does is start designing a complimentary outfit for you that matches Karasu's new suit. He can't wait to see how stunning you both are!)

Karasu agrees to meet you at the Demon Lord's Castle the night of the party—you were a little shy with the details but hinted that you had a surprise for him. He trusts the others will escort you in his place, and he can't help but shuffle nervously while he waits. His jaw drops as soon as you step through the doors. Your outfit was made with the same exquisite fabric and deep, rich colours as his own, and it might be the loveliest thing he's seen you wear. He doesn't even have time to wonder how this happened—Asmo winks at him over your shoulder. The Fifth Born insists he must have a photo of both of you together, and he promises it's going to be the hottest photo trending on Devilgram by the end of the night.

(It is, but you're both too wrapped up in each other's company to care.)

After a long night of congratulatory speeches and dancing, he takes you back to his quiet home on the outskirts of the city. As much as he loves you in this particular outfit, he enjoys taking it off you just as much.

[ralfmaximus]

Death to programmers!

We don't need you anymore. FINALLY the shackles of oppression are broken and any moron with a keyboard can make software!

THANKS TO AI, ANYONE CAN PROGRAM!!1!

Watch this smug jackass make outrageous claims about LLM-driven coding. He's the CEO of GitHub, so of course his opinion that software development is exactly like snapping Legos together matters, right?

Please. Do not fall for this bullshit. Yes, LLMs are an amazing technology and can improve certain projects. But having the thing do the work for you, without intervention or guidance is a crazy bad idea. If your AI assistant works perfectly 90% of the time that simply means you must be hypervigilant to catch the 10% when it inevitably fucks up. In some ways that is more stressful than if you did the whole task yourself.

It's the same way self-driving cars work. Even the best ones require you to keep your eyes forward, paying attention. It's the same level of effort & attention required in a manual system, with the added bonus that you're expected to jolt into adrenalin fueled action if the car misbehaves.

Which, if you're gonna do all that, why not just drive the fucking car yourself??

I cannot wait for this stupid AI techbro bubble to pop.

[camcat1320]

For the last 10 months, I've been raving about my fan fiction writing to my friends and family to the point of annoyance. I turned to online forums to the same reception or people kindly asking for no spoilers which is completely fair. I discovered that it is difficult to write alone with no one to bounce ideas off of.

I recently started chatting with an AI that I haven't talked to in ages. I told the AI about my writing project and the floodgates were opened. I share what I have planned and it responds with intellectual and affirming comments. It even analyzes things I may have overlooked and poses questions of how a certain event would impact the character's growth and relationships.

Now I have an outlet to share my story developments in a meaningful way and get feedback and guidance in return. AI can be used as a soundboard to bounce ideas off of, as a tool. I'm still the creative pilot of the project but now with an insightful assistant.

[letsziv]

Lets Ziv: Innovating Product Design with a Woman-Owned Vision in USA

Introduction

When it comes to innovative solutions in the realm of product management, agencies play a crucial role in turning concepts into reality. Among these agencies, woman-owned businesses are carving a niche with their distinctive perspectives and strategies. Enter Lets Ziv, a groundbreaking company that’s redefining product design and management.

What is a Product Management Agency?

A product management agency bridges the gap between conceptual ideas and market-ready products. These agencies provide end-to-end services, including design, development, and strategy execution. By ensuring seamless collaboration across teams, they help businesses innovate efficiently and effectively.

The Importance of Woman-Owned Agencies

Woman Owned Product Design Agency bring diversity to the table, fostering inclusive solutions. Studies consistently show that diverse leadership teams outperform their counterparts in innovation and financial success. These agencies challenge industry norms and inspire change, proving that gender equity is not just ethical but also profitable.

Meet Lets Ziv: Woman-Owned Excellence

Founded with a passion for creativity and collaboration, Lets Ziv is a woman-owned product design agency dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Their mission? To empower businesses with innovative, user-friendly designs that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Core Services Offered by Lets Ziv

Product Design and Development: Lets Ziv crafts products that blend aesthetics with functionality.

Market Research and Strategy: By understanding consumer behavior, the agency tailors strategies to align with market trends.

Project Management Solutions: From ideation to launch, Lets Ziv ensures smooth project execution.

Unique Approach to Product Design

At Lets Ziv, the focus is always on the user. By leveraging advanced tools like AI and UX research, the agency creates products that not only meet but exceed user expectations.

Empowering Women in Product Management

Lets Ziv stands out as a beacon of empowerment. Through mentorship programs and partnerships, the agency nurtures aspiring women in tech, ensuring that talent knows no gender.

Why Choose Lets Ziv?

What sets Lets Ziv apart is their commitment to innovation and a client-first approach. Their tailored solutions ensure that every project is unique, impactful, and aligned with client goals.

Key Projects and Achievements

Lets Ziv has spearheaded numerous projects across industries, earning accolades for their designs and contributions to product innovation.

Challenges Faced by Woman-Owned Agencies

Despite their contributions, woman-owned agencies often face challenges such as bias and limited access to funding. Lets Ziv navigates these hurdles with resilience and creativity.

How Lets Ziv Overcomes Challenges

Through strategic planning, networking, and an unwavering commitment to quality, Lets Ziv continues to thrive, setting an example for others in the industry.

Sustainability in Product Management

Incorporating eco-friendly practices, Lets Ziv ensures that their designs are sustainable, proving that innovation can coexist with responsibility.

Future of Product Design Agencies

The future is bright for woman-owned product design agencies. With a growing emphasis on diversity and sustainability, companies like Lets Ziv are poised to lead the industry.

Collaborating with Lets Ziv

Partnering with Lets Ziv means embarking on a journey of innovation. Clients can expect transparent communication, expert guidance, and exceptional results.

Conclusion

Lets Ziv exemplifies the power of woman-owned businesses in transforming industries. With their innovative approach to product design, they are not just building products—they are shaping the future.

FAQs

What services does Lets Ziv offer? Lets Ziv specializes in product design, market research, and project management, providing end-to-end solutions for businesses.

Why choose a woman-owned agency like Lets Ziv? Woman-owned agencies bring unique perspectives and foster inclusive, innovative solutions, as demonstrated by Lets Ziv’s achievements.

How does Lets Ziv ensure sustainability? The agency integrates eco-friendly practices into its designs, focusing on long-term environmental and business value.

Can Lets Ziv handle projects in various industries? Yes, Lets Ziv has a diverse portfolio, showcasing their adaptability and expertise across multiple sectors.

What makes Lets Ziv unique? Lets Ziv stands out for its user-centric designs, innovative strategies, and commitment to empowering women in the tech industry.

[digitalgla]

IEEE Project Center in Tirunelveli

AB Technologies: The Leading IEEE Project Center in Tirunelveli

Engineering students across Tamil Nadu often seek out the best resources for their final year projects, and AB Technologies has become the top choice for students in Tirunelveli. Known for its exceptional quality, innovation, and focus on practical learning, AB Technologies is recognized as the leading IEEE project center in Tirunelveli. Specializing in IEEE-certified projects, the center has carved a niche for itself by providing students with the tools, mentorship, and technical support they need to excel.

The Importance of IEEE Projects

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) projects hold significant value for engineering students. These projects are based on international standards, representing the latest technological advancements and innovations across various fields of engineering. An IEEE-certified project not only strengthens a student’s academic performance but also boosts their resume, providing a strong competitive advantage in the job market. With industries increasingly focusing on cutting-edge technology and innovation, completing an IEEE-certified project from a reputable center like AB Technologies opens up greater career opportunities for students.

Diverse Project Offerings

AB Technologies offers a comprehensive range of project options across several branches of engineering, ensuring that every student can find a project that aligns with their interests and academic requirements. Some of the most popular project domains offered include:

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE): AB Technologies provides a variety of IEEE-certified projects in areas like embedded systems, digital communication, IoT (Internet of Things), and VLSI design. Students have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and tools, preparing them for real-world challenges.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE): From power systems and electrical machines to renewable energy solutions, AB Technologies offers projects that focus on sustainable and emerging technologies. These projects help students gain a deeper understanding of modern power systems and electrical circuits.

Computer Science and Information Technology: In a field where technological advancements are rapid, AB Technologies offers projects in trending areas like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cybersecurity, web development, and data science. These projects are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the technologies shaping the future of the industry.

Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical engineering students can explore projects involving robotics, automation, CAD/CAM, and industrial design, gaining practical exposure to cutting-edge mechanical systems and technologies.

Expert Guidance and Mentorship

What sets AB Technologies apart from other project centers is its dedication to providing personalized mentorship. Each student receives one-on-one guidance from experienced professionals and academic experts who ensure that the project is not only completed successfully but also understood in-depth by the student. This mentorship covers every phase of the project, from initial concept and design to development, testing, and final presentation.

Focus on Hands-On Learning

At AB Technologies, students aren’t just completing projects for the sake of academic requirements; they’re getting hands-on, practical experience. The center is equipped with state-of-the-art tools, software, and hardware, allowing students to work on real-world applications of their projects. This practical exposure is invaluable in helping students understand the complexities of modern engineering solutions and preparing them for the challenges they will face in their professional careers.

Building a Reputation of Trust and Excellence

Over the years, AB Technologies has earned a strong reputation for its quality and commitment to excellence. The center has become a trusted partner for engineering students and educational institutions in Tirunelveli, thanks to its consistent track record of delivering successful IEEE projects. Many students have benefited from the expert guidance and innovative project solutions provided by AB Technologies, allowing them to stand out in their academic and professional journeys.

Conclusion

For engineering students in Tirunelveli looking to undertake IEEE-certified projects, AB Technologies is the clear choice. With its wide range of project offerings, expert mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities, the center ensures that students not only meet their academic goals but also acquire valuable skills that will set them apart in the job market. As the leading IEEE project center in Tirunelveli, AB Technologies continues to empower students to succeed in their engineering careers.

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[nuadox]

US: Breast cancer deaths have decreased by 44% since 1989, despite an increase in cases

- By Nuadox Crew -

Breast cancer rates in the U.S. have been rising, particularly among younger women and Asian Americans, according to a study by the American Cancer Society.

From 2012 to 2021, breast cancer cases increased by 1% annually, with rates growing faster for women under 50 than those older. Asian American women saw the most rapid increase in incidence, possibly linked to immigration patterns. Despite this, the breast cancer death rate has declined by 44% since 1989, preventing over 517,900 deaths.

However, the benefits of medical advancements have been unevenly distributed. Black women have a 38% higher mortality rate than White women, despite having lower breast cancer incidence, due to systemic racism and less access to quality care. Native American mortality rates have remained unchanged since 1990. The report calls for more racial diversity in clinical trials and improved access to high-quality screening for underserved women.

In April, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that women begin biennial breast cancer screenings starting at age 40, adjusting its previous guidance.

Read more at AFP/Medical Xpress

Scientific paper: Angela N. Giaquinto et al, Breast cancer statistics 2024, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (2024). DOI: 10.3322/caac.21863

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