Given the author's political affiliation and the apparent lack of coverage of this anywhere else I find it difficult to make any conclusions other than those that would indicate the author's politically makes.

Of course not. They aren't technologists, they're capitalists. Their primary concern is capital.

The brevity of life teaches us to cherish it. My condolences.

I will be honest. I didn't read that article because it's too click-baity. Using https://gs.statcounter.com/browser-market-share/ I see that Firefox is about 3% of 5b users. Not insignificant.

That 3% is about 150mil users. IMO, less than it should be. Google has great security, but terrible privacy. I switched middle of last year, from brave to FF for reasons I won't get into here. Suffice it to say, they are numerous.

It truly is troubling that they don't have independent funding. I, for one would pay $10/y for this service. Maybe I could donate?

Anyway, it's a superior product in many ways.

It's funny because if you look at the numbers it looks like traffic started to go down before chat GPT was actually released to the public, indicating that maybe people thought that the site was too much of a pain in the ass to deal with before that and GPT is just the nail in the coffin.

Personally, of all the attempts I've had it positive interactions on that site I've had only one and at this point I treat it as a read-only site because it's not worth my time arguing pedants just to get a question answered.

If I went to the library and all the librarians were assholes I probably wouldn't go to that library anymore either.

"AI won't take your job. People who know how to use it will."

I've seen this quote floating about, and I get the feeling that the author of this article doesn't understand how to use this new tool yet. I feel like they are missing the point.

The Google search engine, when it was new, would never take someone's job either, but those that knew how to Google properly definitely had an advantage.

Good bot

I wish there was a link to donate at the end of this post.

Maybe because it's a totally unserved population. Even if you can afford mental health care, which many/most can't, it's very difficult to find a doc. There's a shortage and an inability to pay.

https://ct.counseling.org/2023/05/a-closer-look-at-the-mental-health-provider-shortage/

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-behavioral-health-care-affordability-problem/

The article mentions neither of these issues. Perhaps his irresponsible for not doing so.

I find this kind of article discouraging for two different reasons. First, the initial statement that it makes, what's on the surface. You see all these people making all these horrible comments and it's sad.

The other thing that's just as discouraging to me is the reaction. From what I understand the best way to approach this kind of thing is through education and compassion, ultimately leading to conversion.

You'll never convince anyone by screaming at them and you'll just bring yourself "to their level"

What I would like to see instead It's for everyone to be a little bit more like Daryl Davis. Now I understand that not everyone has the patience of Daryl Davis, but I think this man's example is the ultimate model to follow.

For those who don't already know, Daryl Davis is an African American blues musician but spent his free time converting a couple hundred Klan members from being racist. I understand that's a really clumsy way to say it but I really don't have a better term for that because people don't typically believe that people can be converted from racism. This dude did it.

What I find really discouraging is that the anger, the vitriol, the pain at hearing these things come out of people's faces is fully human, a natural response, a normal response. What I fear is that if we don't all become like Daryl will none of us survive. What I fear is that it's not fair to expect many people to become like Daryl at all.

There's just too much money to be made peddling rage.

"Never argue with stupid people they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" -Mark Twain

Besides which, it's not kind to spew vitriol, nor is it productive. It's certainly understandable to be outraged. It makes sense. You certainly can't ignore such things, it's not right. Responding in hatred only feeds the conviction of the ignorant and diminishes the righteousness of your own stance.

It's a lose-lose.

I won't even start talking about who benefits from everyone fighting each other... Certainly not us!

I am having a similar experience. I've had a pretty serious reddit problem and since I moved to /kbin, Tildes, mastodon, feedly, and of course a few lemmy instances, I'm a happier person. Seriously.

I guess if you don't subject yourself to social media that aims to magnify hostility and rage for clicks, it has a positive impact on your life.

I, for one, am feeling thankful to spez for placing the final straw, and, more seriously, feel indebted to beehaw, Tildes, and mastodon admins for doing such a great job creating a positive community.

So, if you want access to the games you paid for, you need to pirate them?

Samhain was co-opted (into all hallows eve) by Christians to convince more celts to convert, wasn't it?

Edit: I just realized I "well actually'd"... Sorry about that. LOL

100% I hate the fact that we're funneling money I'm anti-war but the alternative is definitely much worse. If we don't support Ukraine, Russia gains power and a free pass to invade whoever the hell they want. If we don't support Israel we leave a power vacuum and The power influence of the US gets replaced by either Russia or China. No good options anyehere.

Obviously, supporting Israel is also supporting genocide. It's a classic catch-22.

I'm so glad I'm not the president! He gets to choose between eating a shit sandwich, and eating shit gumbo.

At least Ukraine has a pretty righteous cause. So there's that...

That's exactly how it works. Find the fault lines and apply pressure. If you do it right, it doesn't even cost much.

I can't bring myself to watch that bullshit either.

GPT summary of transcript:

NATO Expansion: Putin criticizes NATO's eastward expansion, viewing it as a threat to Russia's security. He emphasizes that Russia did not initiate the conflict in Ukraine but responded to NATO's actions and the West's support for what he describes as a coup in Ukraine in 2014.

Conflict in Ukraine: Putin expresses a willingness to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, blaming the West and Ukrainian leadership for the lack of dialogue. He suggests that the West, particularly the United States, has influenced Ukraine's decision-making and refusal to negotiate.

Russian-Ukrainian Relations: Despite the ongoing conflict, Putin believes that the cultural and historical ties between Russian and Ukrainian people will eventually lead to reconciliation. He criticizes the Ukrainian government's actions against the Russian language and culture within Ukraine.

Use of Force and Christianity: When asked about reconciling his Christian faith with the use of force, Putin argues that protecting one's country and people is justified, framing the military actions in Ukraine as a defensive measure.

Artificial Intelligence and Genetics: Putin touches on the potential dangers of unregulated advances in artificial intelligence and genetics, suggesting the need for international agreements to manage these risks.

Global Power Shifts: He notes the shifting global power dynamics, with emerging economies gaining influence at the expense of traditional powers like the United States. Putin criticizes the use of the dollar as a political tool, predicting it will undermine its global standing.

Journalist Evan Gershkovich: Addressing the detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia, Putin hints at the possibility of his release through negotiations, emphasizing that such matters are typically handled through diplomatic channels.

I hear you. I firmly believe that comparing the behavior of GPT with that of certain individuals on SO is like comparing apples to oranges though.

GPT is a machine, and unlike human users on SO, it doesn't harbor any intent to be exclusive or dismissive. The beauty of GPT lies in its willingness to learn and engage in constructive conversations. If it provides incorrect information, it is always open to being questioned and will readily explain its reasoning, allowing users to learn from the exchange.

In stark contrast, some users on SO seem to have a condescending attitude towards learners and are quick to shut them down, making it a challenging environment for those seeking genuine help. I'm sure that these individuals don't represent the entire SO community, but I have yet to have a positive encounter there.

While GPT will make errors, it does so unintentionally, and the motivation behind its responses is to be helpful, rather than asserting superiority. Its non-judgmental approach creates a more welcoming and productive atmosphere for those seeking knowledge.

The difference between GPT and certain SO users lies in their intent and behavior. GPT strives to be inclusive and helpful, always ready to educate and engage in a constructive manner. In contrast, some users on SO can be dismissive and unsupportive, creating an unfavorable environment for learners. Addressing this distinction is vital to fostering a more positive and nurturing learning experience for everyone involved.

In my opinion this is what makes SO ineffective and is largely why it's traffic had dropped even before chat GPT became publicly available.

Edit: I did use GPT to remove vitriol from and shorten my post. I'm trying to be nicer.

I disagree. Flooding the internet with disinformation isn't that expensive and although it's probably impossible to measure, I think there's tremendous potential to sway opinions.

Russian troll farms and bot farms come to mind.

To what you said, I don't think there would be so much effort if it didn't work.

This is one example: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/fake-joe-biden-robocalltells-new-hampshire-democrats-not-vote-tuesday-rcna134984

I haven't researched this or anything, but this kind of thing feels like low-hanging fruit that moves needles.

If you know of any interesting articles or studies about the topic, I'd definitely be interested in them! 🙂

That and all safety regulations are written in blood.

Why not?

As far as I can remember, that's been the reason. All the characters I'd played as (Lara Croft and Aloy excluded) were male. Why not a girl?

So really, it's just been for the novelty.

I may need to rewatch freedom downtime. Just need to find a VHS player... Or YouTube

https://youtu.be/WN4fCK23Srk

Reminds me of late nights listening to downloaded OTH and reading 2600.

@CarrierLost@lemmy.one said it well. Kevin is free.

I adore the way you think, sincerely. Wouldn't that be a wonderful world, where employees could vote management/leadership out of their positions?

What a fantastic idea.

Again, sincerely, no sarcasm!

I'm thankful for you, and Beehaw, too.

Right back at ya buddy ❤️

I wasn't aware anyone was still taking Tate seriously since he was jailed for human trafficking. Is he truly still influencial enough to matter? Seriously asking because I don't know.

Or just whenever a corp. kills a person, the CEO goes to prison. Not the Marriott prison but standard prison with AD-SEG and shankings and stuff.

Actual accountability would be great.

Or better yet, treat corporations like persons. Fully. Put them on trial, if found guilty, dissolve them.

So, let me get this straight, they're replacing libraries with prisons? Am I understanding that right?

Someone tell me I've got this wrong.

If you can't get a link to work and on cave like I did here's the link for the original: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/europe/neville-roy-singham-china-propaganda.html And if that article is not viewable to you as it is not viewable to me: https://qrius.com/who-is-neville-roy-singham-accused-of-being-at-the-centre-of-global-chinese-propaganda-network/

Fair enough. Apologies. I didn't read it and should not have commented. I'm just tired.

Both Israel and Hamas are terrorists. Both dedicated to genocide.

Israel just has a higher body count.

Well, maybe it needs to be in 2 places for dummies like me. Lol. I kicked in a few bucks. Thanks. For what you do, friend.

Biggest difference in my eyes is that with a layoff you at least get to choose who leaves but in this case you only lose the best and most qualified.

Nice work Dell.

This sounds like it's weaponizable.

Well, what little interest I had for this console is now gone. Are they trying to pull another windows phone type move here?

If it weren't for all the self-defeat, MS would be doing much better, I think.

Aren't we on track for 9°c or something like that?

I feel sad for my kids. Also guilty.

I'm confused, can't you register as a 501c3? I know there are some hurdles, but I thought that wasn't so hard as to be impossible.

Either way, This sounds very stressful. I'm with you.

I found on the internet it helps to be explicit because nuance is difficult for some.

Irrelevant. I'll never find it for sale. Cool tech though.

don't be evil and if you see something, speak up

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=google+whistleblower+fired

Oh really Google?

Yes. They thought they could keep skimming. The problem is that their (and everyones, really) business model is predicated on YOY growth and when it doesn't happen, they fire people to try and recapture funds.