The New York Times: “In our digital age, few things are more irritating than a slow internet connection. Your web browser starts to lag. On video calls, the faces of your friends turn to frozen masks. When the flow of information dries up, it can feel as if we are cut off from the world.… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: December 2024
Why Misinformation Must Not Be Ignored
Ecker, U. K. H., Tay, L. Q., Roozenbeek, J., van der Linden, S., Cook, J., Oreskes, N., & Lewandowsky, S. (2024). Why misinformation must not be ignored. American Psychologist. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001448 Recent academic debate has seen the emergence of the claim that misinformation is not a significant societal problem. We argue that the… Continue Reading
Hidden content tricks ChatGPT into rewriting search results, Guardian shows
Mashable: “In October, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search became available for ChatGPT Plus users. Last week, it became available to all users and was added to search in Voice Mode. And, of course, it isn’t without its flaws. The Guardian asked ChatGPT to summarize webpages that contain hidden content and, it turns out, hidden content can manipulate… Continue Reading
I Used AI to Analyze My Photos: Here’s What It Suggested for Improvement
MakeUseOf: Initial Analysis In-Depth Analysis Suggestions for Improvement Lightroom Editing Process AI Image Analysis Can Help You Improve Your Photography “ChatGPT identified key components & photography techniques accurately in the bird photo analysis. Suggestions for editing focused on enhancing the image’s lighting, composition, and colors. The detailed Lightroom editing guide provided subtle modifications but was… Continue Reading
New Site for Federal Government Workers
Civil Service Strong – “Our nation depends on a strong, non-partisan civil service. The U.S. civil service — 2.2 million federal workers who live and work in every state across the country — works for the American people, safeguards our democracy, and upholds the rule of law. Strong civil servants embody the values of integrity,… Continue Reading
HHS launches campaign against vaccine misinformation
Beckers : “In response to declining childhood vaccinations and rising infection rates across the U.S., HHS haslaunched a vaccine education campaign, encouraging parents to make informed healthcare decisions for their children based on more balanced information. The Let’s Get Real campaign aims to “cut through the noise of misinformation” and “provide verifiable facts” to parents while also serving… Continue Reading
CCRI Safety Center
CCRI – Cyber Civil Rights – “If you are a victim or survivor of image-based sexual abuse, you may want some help deciding what to do next. We know that every individual has a unique set of circumstances, so the resources below are designed to meet a range of needs. First, immediately below you’ll find… Continue Reading
The best free software for your PC
PC Mag: “The best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (or lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that put the dumb hardware in your computer to smart use, tools that can accomplish anything from balancing your household budget to helping cure cancer. Stocking your PC is an intensely personal task.… Continue Reading
NYT 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Plus More Lists
Open Culture – includes YouTube Video: “The New York Times Presents the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, Selected by 503 Novelists, Poets & Critics.” Related content: The 10 Greatest Books Ever, According to 125 Top Authors (Download Them for Free) 29 Lists of Recommended Books Created by Well-Known Authors, Artists & Thinkers: Jorge… Continue Reading
2024: The year AI drove everyone crazy
Ars Technica: “It’s been a wild year in tech thanks to the intersection between humans and artificial intelligence. 2024 brought a parade of AI oddities, mishaps, and wacky moments that inspired odd behavior from both machines and man. From AI-generated rat genitals to search engines telling people to eat rocks, this year proved that AI… Continue Reading
Future urban landscapes: Climate migration projections in cities
C40Knowledge: “As the climate crisis intensifies, millions of people are expected to migrate from their homes, seeking safety and opportunity in urban areas around the world. But how prepared are our cities to handle this influx? This report provides insights into climate migration into cities around the world, helping to support city leaders, policymakers, NGOs,… Continue Reading
The Walmart Effect
The Atlantic via MSN – “No corporation looms as large over the American economy as Walmart. It is both the country’s biggest private employer, known for low pay, and its biggest retailer, known for low prices. In that sense, its dominance represents the triumph of an idea that has guided much of American policy making… Continue Reading
