Artificial intelligence has been mired in hype and unrealistic expectations, but expert systemand natural-language tools can genuinely make PCs smarter in specific areas. The "AI shuck" continues. Or at least, the AI confusion.Few people who understand what artificial intelligence techniques can do to speed up our work, get bettet answers. and relieve tedium doubt that… Continue reading Debugging AI myths
What do you get when you cross a Database Manager with Artificial Intelligence and a Word Processor?
Introducing Q&A software by Symantec. The first and only practical application of advanced artificial intelligence techniques. PC Magazine, January 14, 1986, pg 188
Is there intelligent life in the PC?
Although manufacturers of new programs say their software exhibits artificial intelligence, nothing yet released for the PC truly lives up to that claim. But breakthroughs in AI research suggest that intelligent computers are possible. PC Magazine, January 14, 1986, pg 139
Look for the AI Label…
"Manufacturers of food and soap have long known that the best way to improve a product is to place a large "improved" sticker on the front of the box. Computer journalist Jim Seymour, amused by the proliferation of supposed artificial-intelligence products, has expanded that concept to the computer market by developing his own AI sticker… Continue reading Look for the AI Label…
Tragedies & Paranoia
These are various micro stories/flash fictions about assassinations, inspired by recent events. Brian was an important man, running a difficult business. Health insurance. He had to juggle getting enough money to his shareholders, employees and claimants. He managed to do it admirably, replacing employees with AI and denying as much as 40% of claimants, leaving… Continue reading Tragedies & Paranoia
Cat attacks on limbs as pseudo-randomized number generators
Cats can be used as a substitute for coin tosses, provided adequate calibration.
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How Civilization 7 exposes faulty thinking in nationalist beliefs
The announcement of Civilization VII sparked controversy with the introduction of a civilization-switching mechanic and in doing so, accidentally revealed the big flaw of nationalism.
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Observations of the VTuber scene – 4 years later
4 years ago, I wrote a blog post on the VTuber scene. Since then, I've learned a lot. Let's go through the old thing once more. I will go through the old post chronologically, but putting the section on umbrella brands (Hololive, Nijisanji) at the end, because... well. If you have paid attention to the… Continue reading Observations of the VTuber scene – 4 years later
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