“Cofounded by Seth Herr and Bryan Hance in 2013, Bike Index is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It is the most widely used and successful bicycle registration service in the world with over 1,132,000 cataloged bikes, 1,570 community partners and tens of thousands of daily searches. Seth built Bike Index when he was a bike mechanic because… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: September 2023
Modeling the Demand for Electric Vehicles and the Supply of Charging Stations in the United States
CBO – Modeling the Demand for Electric Vehicles and the Supply of Charging Stations in the United States: Working Paper 2023-06 By David Austin. “This paper presents a simulation model of the markets for light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) and the associated public charging infrastructure, as well as the network interactions between them. It illustrates the… Continue Reading
OpenAI admits that AI writing detectors don’t work
Ars Technica – “No detectors “reliably distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated content. Last week, OpenAI published tips for educators in a promotional blog post that shows how some teachers are using ChatGPT as an educational aid, along with suggested prompts to get started. In a related FAQ, they also officially admit what we already know:… Continue Reading
COVID vaccines may roll out within days
NYT via Chicago Tribune – “The latest COVID-19 boosters are expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration as early as Monday, arriving alongside the seasonal flu vaccine and shots to protect infants and older adults from RSV, a potentially lethal respiratory virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to… Continue Reading
6 Best Free Photoshop Alternatives
How to Geek – Photoshop is expensive but these tools can be used for free. “You shouldn’t need to spend Adobe money to edit images and photos. Fortunately, free alternatives exist that can help you complete basic image editing operations, process RAW photos, and more.” Continue Reading
The Pirate Preservationists
Reason – When keeping cultural archives safe means stepping outside the law “…Countless companies specialize in finding forgotten music, often released by regional or local labels that went out of business long ago, and repackaging it for modern listeners. Countless crate-diggers do essentially the same thing, but they post their finds on blogs, on YouTube… Continue Reading
Confessions of a McKinsey Whistleblower
The Nation – Inside the soul-crushing, morally bankrupt, top-secret world of our most powerful consulting firm. “…What does McKinsey do? Generally, it deploys teams of sleep-deprived, overeducated young people to solve tough problems for organizations—typically for-profit businesses, though the firm also serves many governments and large nonprofit organizations. If you’re a CEO who wants help… Continue Reading
Libro for audiobook
“Libro.fm is an employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy. Whether you are paying for monthly membership, giving an audiobook gift to a friend, or buying audiobooks for yourself or your organization, Libro.fm shares the profit… Continue Reading
Will AI Degrade Online Communities?
Tech Policy Press: “Kalie M. Mayberry, a social impact researcher and educator exploring activism practices and community governance models at Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, says the threat of generative AI is not only in the many problems inherent in the technology – including bias, hallucinations, potential for spreading disinformation,… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, September 9, 2023
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, September 9, 2023 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss, highlights articles and information that focus on the… Continue Reading
Forrester’s 2023 Generative AI Jobs Impact Forecast
US Generative AI Will Reshape Far More Jobs Than It Eliminates August 30, 2023 – “Generative AI has captured the imaginations of leaders and employees alike, experiencing exponential growth in the workplace. This catalyzes questions about the future of jobs: It’s commonplace to hear pundits suggest that numerous job categories are doomed. We forecasted the… Continue Reading
Trump Grand Jury report
Axios: “An Atlanta judge on Friday released the full special grand jury report into former President Trump and his 18 co-defendants’ alleged efforts to subvert 2020 election results in Georgia. Why it matters: The report provides new insight into the probe into 2020 election interference — and shows that the panel sought to indict more… Continue Reading
