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  1. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) ·

    Brush passes may sound old-school, but in an age of deepfakes and hacked phones, face-to-face spycraft can be safer than digital contact. Sometimes homeland sec

    In an era dominated by digital threats like deepfakes and phone hacking, traditional spycraft methods such as face-to-face meetings are being reconsidered for their enhanced security. These older techniques, involving discreet physical exchanges, are being explored as a potentially safer alternative to digital communication for sensitive operations. The article suggests that despite technological advancements, human intelligence gathering remains a crucial component of national security. AI

    Brush passes may sound old-school, but in an age of deepfakes and hacked phones, face-to-face spycraft can be safer than digital contact. Sometimes homeland sec

    IMPACT AI-driven deepfakes and digital trust erosion may necessitate a return to traditional, face-to-face intelligence gathering methods.

  2. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) ·

    To A.I. Executives, We're All Just 'Meat Computers' https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/business/meat-computer-brain-artificial-intelligence.html # AI # Business

    A New York Times article explores how AI executives increasingly view human intelligence as merely a biological precursor to artificial intelligence. This perspective, often termed 'meat-ism,' suggests that human brains are simply complex biological machines that will eventually be surpassed by more efficient AI systems. The article raises concerns about the potential dehumanizing effects of this viewpoint on societal values and ethical considerations. AI

    IMPACT Raises ethical questions about the perception of human value in an increasingly AI-driven world.