Thoughts on AI

AI is getting faster, but people aren’t. We deal with warnings about AI taking over tasks, and the real fatigue of switching between too many jobs. And then AI still hallucinates.

Now your social media accounts can be immortal. Meta has patented a system that can use AI to simulate a your social activity after you are dead.

Doom-scrolling is turning us into zombies and giving us brain rot. And AIs can also develop brain rot. This is the start of a new horror story: zombies feeding on zombies.

How do you feel about talking to AI, when you don’t know it’s AI? I felt deceived. And worried. We need to insist AI introduces itself properly.

AI is everywhere. But there’s also a new resistance movement that promotes a 100% AI Free label. Plus: a mechanic’s story.

Who would win in a competition between Dr Google, Dr AI and a real doctor? Jacqui puts it to the test.

Seeing is no longer believing. AI deepfakes and voice cloning mean that we are more vulnerable to scams than ever before. Here are a few tips I found for identifying fake videos.

ICYMI: Replit AI deleted a production database during a code freeze. Don’t assume your job is doomed by AI. Keep developing your skills and your knowledge. It’s the best protection you can have.

Do you have an AI best friend? Would you marry an AI companion? Imagine someone who always agrees with you, and lets you talk endlessly. Jacqui looks at some of the pros and cons.