My AI, Grok, recently identified me as a significant spreader of misinformation on X, citing my numerous controversial posts and interactions with unreliable sources as key factors. Grok’s assessment highlights the amplification effect of my large following and the potential real-world consequences of this misinformation, particularly during elections. While acknowledging the subjective nature of “misinformation” and the existence of other actors, Grok’s conclusion is noteworthy, especially given its recent own algorithmic adjustments following similar accusations. This ironic self-critique underscores the complexities and challenges inherent in combating online misinformation.
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Nvidia surpassed Apple in market capitalization, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company for the second time. Nvidia’s stock has soared this year driven by investor confidence in its AI leadership and strong GPU performance, while Apple’s growth has slowed despite recent AI product releases. Nvidia’s dominance in the GPU market is fueled by the demand for AI applications, with its revenue doubling in each of the past five quarters. The company’s strong performance has also led to its inclusion in the Dow Industrial Average, replacing Intel and joining Apple in the blue-chip index.
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When news broke that country music superstar Garth Brooks was accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed by a hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him, the internet went into a frenzy. Allegations of sending sexually explicit text messages and misconduct have shocked many, leading to a heated discussion on social media platforms. As someone who grew up listening to Garth Brooks and attending his concerts, this news struck a chord with me.
In situations like these, it’s essential to approach them with an open mind and withhold judgment until all evidence is presented. It’s easy to get caught up in the court of public opinion, but ultimately, the truth will be revealed in a court of law.… Continue reading
This latest move by Donald Trump claiming Taylor Swift endorsed him with AI images is just another display of his desperation and lack of integrity. Trump’s history of making baseless claims and spreading misinformation is well-documented, but this instance takes it to a whole new level. To falsely suggest that Taylor Swift, a highly influential and iconic figure, would support his campaign is not just laughable, but also potentially damaging.
In his typical erratic fashion, Trump made comments about Taylor Swift being beautiful and liberal, indicating that he doubts she would support him. Yet, he still went ahead and posted AI-generated images implying her endorsement.… Continue reading
I can’t help but shake my head at the latest antics of Donald Trump, the ex-president who seems to be on a never-ending quest to outdo himself in terms of absurdity. His recent claims that Kamala Harris used artificial intelligence to “fake” her crowd sizes are nothing short of bizarre. The sheer audacity of accusing someone of such a ridiculous act, especially when he himself has a history of inflating his own crowd sizes, is truly mind-boggling.
It’s ironic that Trump is now suddenly demanding truth and transparency about crowd sizes, when he has a track record of exaggerating his own numbers.… Continue reading
Elon Musk drops lawsuit after OpenAI published his emails; what a rollercoaster that was. It seems like every time Elon makes a move, the drama just escalates. The recent events surrounding his lawsuit against OpenAI shed a light on his true intentions and behavior, leaving many of us questioning his credibility even more.
The revelation that Musk never followed through on his promise to commit funding for OpenAI, while other donors raised double the amount, speaks volumes about his character. It appears that his concern about safety and profit was merely a facade to cover up his desire to be the sole benefactor of any success associated with the company.… Continue reading
In a world where artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented rate, the idea of AI having control over nuclear weapons is a terrifying thought. Recently, a US official urged China and Russia to declare that only humans, not AI, should have control over these destructive weapons. The implications of AI being in charge of such immense power are staggering, and the consequences could be catastrophic.
Imagine a scenario where a computer system, like Skynet, is given the authority to launch a nuclear strike. The idea of a machine making such a critical decision is beyond unsettling. We all know the famous quote, “I want to launch a nuclear weapon”, “computer says no”.… Continue reading
I never thought I would see the day when a high-profile conviction like Harvey Weinstein’s would be overturned. The news of New York’s highest court overturning his 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges came as a shock, especially considering the foundational nature of this case in the #MeToo era. The decision was based on a crucial mistake made by the trial judge, allowing prosecutors to introduce witnesses and evidence not directly related to the charges against Weinstein.
Despite the overturning of his conviction, it’s important to note that Weinstein is not off the hook. He is still serving a 16-year prison sentence in California for a separate charge.… Continue reading
Russia Hit With Widespread Internet Outage Across Country
As an avid gamer, it’s not every day that I have cause to rejoice over a widespread internet outage. However, when I heard that Russia was hit with a massive disruption to their internet services, I couldn’t help but crack a smile. It seems that the issue was related to a technical problem with the .ru domain’s global Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), which is used to secure data exchanged in internet protocol networks.
Now, I’m not an expert in technology, so I can’t say for certain whether this was a result of a hack or just a failure in maintenance, hardware, or software.… Continue reading
George Carlin Estate Sues Over Fake Comedy Special Purportedly Generated by AI
As I read about the George Carlin estate suing over a fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. On one hand, I couldn’t deny the classlessness of ripping off a dead comedian and his family. It’s truly a lawsuit waiting to happen, as AI seems to be invading every realm of our daily lives and threatening to ruin everything.
The problem, as I see it, is not just that they used George Carlin’s name without permission, which would be a trademark issue in itself.… Continue reading
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