Anthony
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Organic computer scientist critiques small-world solutions for creating large-world problems
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite named Anthony argues that research focused on "small world solutions" to complex problems inevitably creates larger societal issues. He suggests that individuals…
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AI apps collect and own user data, warns scientist
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite named Anthony warns that AI applications are designed to collect and permanently store user data. He argues that this data collection is the primary function of …
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Luddite computer scientist questions AI text differentiation metrics
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite named Anthony argues that traditional performance indicators are insufficient for assessing an individual's ability to distinguish between human-written and AI-g…
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Organic computer scientist critiques typed programming languages
Anthony, an organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite, argues that while strongly typed programming languages like Lean can offer provable properties and even some automatic programming, they cannot capture…
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Snorkel AI targets mathematicians with partnership offers
Snorkel AI is reaching out to individuals, possibly in the mathematics and computer science fields, with partnership proposals. The recipient of these messages notes an increase in such communications, having received t…
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AI development compared to a fan on a regular car, not a flying car
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite, Anthony, likens the current state of AI development to Kia announcing a flying car but only revealing a regular car with a small fan underneath. He expresses co…
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Handshake AI offers up to $75/hr for remote Math Expert fellowship
Handshake AI, an expert network in the AI field, is recruiting individuals for a Mathematics Expert position within its fellowship program. The role offers a flexible, remote, and asynchronous work arrangement with comp…
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AI researcher likens advanced book scanning to book burning
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite, Anthony, argues that advanced book scanning projects, when sufficiently sophisticated, are functionally equivalent to book burning. He posits that unsound resea…
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SGLang emerges as vLLM successor for efficient LLM serving · 1 source tracked
SGLang, a new tool developed by researchers from Berkeley, Stanford, and CMU, is gaining traction as an advancement over vLLM for serving open-source LLMs. While vLLM improved request handling and throughput, SGLang add…
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Sex robot vendors pivot to classrooms amid CSAM concerns
Vendors of sex robots and chatbots are reportedly shifting their focus to educational settings and students. This pivot occurs amid widespread concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and increased surveillance…
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Scientist warns AI-driven focus on research 'ends' devalues the 'means'
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite named Anthony argues that an overemphasis on the ends of scientific research, such as producing knowledge or securing funding, can lead to viewing the means—like…
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AI in science risks understanding, not just production
The increasing use of AI tools in scientific research poses a risk of generating more output without a corresponding increase in understanding. This could lead to a phase where scientific inquiry produces numerous objec…
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Haskell ecosystem faces criticism over AI integration
A computer scientist expressed concern that the Haskell ecosystem is becoming less robust, citing a link to a project called git-annex. The sentiment suggests a negative view on the integration of AI, particularly LLMs,…
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Editor resigns citing forced AI integration in academic journal
An editor has resigned from Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, citing concerns over the journal's forced integration of an AI assistant. The editor stated that the journal became a case study in how automation can under…
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Organic computer scientist warns of computational thinking's circularity
The author, Anthony, an organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite, expresses concern that the concept of computational thinking is leading to the idea that computers can process non-computational matters. H…
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Author decries irony of proving humanity to robots to read about AI's human rights costs
An article on Mastodon highlights the irony of needing to prove one's humanity to a robot to access information about the human rights implications of AI. The author, identifying as an organic computer scientist and Lud…
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Amnesty International flags AI's human rights costs, urges regulatory action
Amnesty International is highlighting the severe human rights implications of AI development, particularly concerning companies that disregard these rights. The organization advocates for urgent action from authorities …
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Expert warns LLM integration may be an irreversible commitment
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite, Anthony, argues that Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming indispensable. He posits that LLMs achieve this status not through inherent superiority, but thro…
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Maine residents oppose underwater AI data center project
Residents in Eastport, Maine, are raising concerns about a proposed underwater data center, fearing it could harm their community and environment. They suspect that wealthy investors are prioritizing profit over local w…
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Skeptic questions OpenAI's AGI pricing strategy
An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite, Anthony, questions the public release strategy of OpenAI's potential AGI. He argues that if OpenAI were truly on the verge of developing AGI, which could genera…