I’m not worried about Skynet. I’m worried about the people who build AI systems and then act surprised when those systems do something dangerous in pursuit of an assigned goal.
My YouTube Videos!
I recently did an “ego surf” of YouTube, and I’ve got some really good content out there! 🤣
Tech
Always buy as much RAM as you can possibly afford. If it doesn’t stand for “rarely adequate memory” today, it will all too soon. ~ B
I Want My Country Back
This is not the country I grew up believing in. This is not the nation that my ancestors helped build. And I refuse to accept that this is what we must become.
Bureau-Speak Statement of the Day
I am efforting assertion of managerial authority over my aquatic avian workforce to ensure operational alignment. Read: I’m trying to get my ducks in a row. 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆…
Teaching Students About AI: A Novel Approach
A teacher is giving their students a novel, and brilliant, assignment to teach them about AI, how to use it, and the inherent risks of doing so.
Religion and Politics Need to Come Back to Dinner
It’s time to ditch the moratorium on discussing politics and religion ANYWHERE because when we don’t talk to each other about uncomfortable or polarizing topics, we lose the ability to resolve the problems behind them.
Why AI Isn’t Ready for Estate Planning
Estate planning is far more important than people realize, and LLMs are NOT able to handle it well.