N-gated Hacker NewsMay 3
Ah, the "hidden" costs of #abstractions, because apparently, no one ever realized that making things easier could come with a downside...🤦‍♂️ Welcome to the world of #computing, where "focusing on the bigger picture" is just code for "forgetting how stuff actually works"—but hey, at least we have more #memory now to store all that ignorance! 🧠💾
https://jdgr.net/the-hidden-costs-of-great-abstractions #hiddenCosts #biggerPicture #ignorance #HackerNews #ngated
The 'Hidden' Costs of Great Abstractions - James Ludwell-Grymes

Hacker NewsMay 3

The 'Hidden' Costs of Great Abstractions

https://jdgr.net/the-hidden-costs-of-great-abstractions

#HackerNews #hiddenCosts #greatAbstractions #softwareDevelopment #techInsights #codingChallenges

The 'Hidden' Costs of Great Abstractions - James Ludwell-Grymes

𝕂𝚞𝚋𝚒𝚔ℙ𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚕Apr 30

The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice

Google says it respects user privacy in AI, but the reality is not so black and white.
Many people are hoping—nay, praying—that the potential AI bubble will burst soon.

🫤 https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/googles-privacy-maze-how-gemini-traps-you-and-your-data/

#google #hiddencosts #aibubble #ai #it #illusionofchoice #illustration #choise #bubble #cost

The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice

Google says it respects user privacy in AI, but the reality is not so black and white.

Ars Technica
Adrian SegarApr 12

AI is not our friend. It was supposed to help. Instead, it’s degrading social media, content, software, customer experience, and trust.

#AI #Misinformation #enshittification #CustomerExperience #HiddenCosts #post

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2026/04/ai-is-not-our-friend-the-hidden-costs-of-ai-in-everyday-life

Adrian SegarApr 11

AI is not our friend. It was supposed to help. Instead, it’s degrading social media, content, software, customer experience, and trust.

#AI #Misinformation #enshittification #CustomerExperience #HiddenCosts

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2026/04/ai-is-not-our-friend-the-hidden-costs-of-ai-in-everyday-life

Adrian SegarApr 10

AI is not our friend. It was supposed to help. Instead, it’s degrading social media, content, software, customer experience, and trust.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2026/04/ai-is-not-our-friend-the-hidden-costs-of-ai-in-everyday-life

#AI #Misinformation #enshittification #CustomerExperience #HiddenCosts #newpost

Go-financeApr 10

Credit cards offer convenience—but they come with a price. Charges like forex fees, GST on interest, and annual renewals often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Don’t let hidden costs catch you off guard.

👉 Discover the truth: https://go-infofinance.com/blog/hidden-credit-card-expenses

#HiddenCosts #CreditCardHacks #MoneyMatters #SmartFinance #SaveMoney #FinTips

Adrian SegarApr 9

AI is not our friend. It was supposed to help. Instead, it’s degrading social media, content, software, customer experience, and trust.

#AI #Misinformation #enshittification #CustomerExperience #HiddenCosts #newpost

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2026/04/ai-is-not-our-friend-the-hidden-costs-of-ai-in-everyday-life

Adrian SegarApr 8

AI is not our friend. It was supposed to help. Instead, it’s degrading social media, content, software, customer experience, and trust.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2026/04/ai-is-not-our-friend-the-hidden-costs-of-ai-in-everyday-life

#newpost #AI #Misinformation #enshittification #CustomerExperience #HiddenCosts

Adrian SegarApr 7

AI is not our friend. It was supposed to help. Instead, it’s degrading social media, content, software, customer experience, and trust.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/technology/2026/04/ai-is-not-our-friend-the-hidden-costs-of-ai-in-everyday-life

#AI #Misinformation #enshittification #CustomerExperience #HiddenCosts