1. Still need data privacy legislation, like, yesterday.

2. Solid counterpoint to the Ben Thompson article.

https://www.dwarkesh.com/p/dow-anthropic

This is objectively a good thing for humanity because 1. duh 2. LLM's would only get worse if they were trained on user's deepest insecurities and daddy issues.

https://www.engadget.com/ai/illinois-is-the-first-state-to-ban-ai-therapists-145755797.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

There's something especially satisfying about a critique of Sam Altman's moral compass based on the olive oil in his kitchen.

https://www.ft.com/content/b1804820-c74b-4d37-b112-1df882629541?ueid=c267c87d4947b1b2e056ec7be10dae21

Another repost from Threads, but worth mentioning here too:

I’m generally anti-#AI podcast host, largely due to the fact that I think there are already too many low-quality/unneccessary podcasts in the world (like, EVERYONE has a podcast these days).

BUT, this clip is a fun listen. If it feels freaky, just remember that #LLM ‘s are basically just parrots 🦜 — this says more about the podcasts we as humans have produced and trained the model on more than anything else.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR4dRtzFvxM

In an attempt to be on Mastodon more, sharing some cool things I had posted to Threads but feel like are worthy of the immortality of living on my profile.

First up, the news cycle has largely moved on from this but I still think the #Meta #Orion prototypes are super cool, but I also think we need to take #DataPrivacy way more seriously as a country, like, yesterday.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/harvard-students-make-auto-doxxing-smart-glasses-to-show-need-for-privacy-regs/

I’m at a weird juncture where I value Mastodon for its values (better #DataPrivacy policies and #decentralization / the #Fediverse ) but it seems like the day-to-day action and quips are on Threads…

I know the horrible algorithm and rampant engagement-bait posts should be enough of a turn off, but I keep going back.

How do others interact with both Mastodon and #Threads ? Maybe I’m just doing #Mastodon wrong?

Hi, is this thing on? 🎤

Finally getting around to an #Introduction so here are the basics:

I'm Cali, I'm a #ProductManager for a #DataAnalytics #SaaS company. I love learning about new #Technology and am a wannabe #SoftwareDeveloper slowly learning how to code. 💻

I love going out and trying new #Food and #Drink spots. 🍻 Definitely need more #Tattoos, and want to start to #Travel more. ✈️

But mostly just hanging out with my #MiniatureDachshund.

I like meeting new people, so say "hi!" 👋