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Wirlocke , (edited )

It may be understandable to view the novel as high art using pedophilic themes to craft an intriguing story, with no intention to titillate.

Then you check out the author's other work...

Wirlocke ,

The exhausting thing is this literally happened. Trump shat his diaper in court and the MAGA crowd started the "Real Men Wear Diapers" bowel movement.

Wirlocke ,

"But council I was merely casting the humble and fun Balloon Animal spell targeting penis"

Wirlocke ,

So they're ending support but will use the remaining users like test guinea pigs.

Great...

Wirlocke ,

The infrastructure would be things like fiber cable wired to each house.

But in this scenario, the ISPs would be manning the servers that your connection is routed through. So they'd still have massive influence on the speed and data.

If the government owned the servers, they could block and track down anything against state interest.

Not saying they can't do that anyways, but at least the third party makes the process more difficult, less seamless, and gives the chance of new competitors.

Wirlocke ,

My favorite fact about all this is that Spielberg insisted on the giant raptors during production. Around the same time the Utahraptor was first being studied, an actual giant raptor about the same size.

Less fun fact, it was gonna be name Utahraptor Spielbergi but it was changed last minute because Universal was suing museums over the word Jurassic. Trademark trolls ruin everything.

Wirlocke ,

Guy on the right, look at his sheer confidence!

He's already won and he knows it.

Wirlocke ,

Literally what uprooted my "rational" centrist opinions on everything.

The timetable quote just hit me and my sensibilities like a truck.

Wirlocke ,

Yeah but then you get older and it doesn't cut it anymore so you switch to the hardwr stuff.

https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/pictrs/image/fe3131c0-0f1f-45da-8962-73f5f590168c.jpeg

Wirlocke ,

I feel like shorting will always be riskier than normal investing. With stocks you have people at the company doing their best to raise that stock. With Shorts you are betting against a company that's trying to survive.

The chances of the CEO pulling something out of their ass, dubious or not, to maintain their profits is too high.

Wirlocke ,

Microsoft's bread and butter has been selling and servicing to businesses.

So with that in mind, the hell are they thinking? Windows 10 end of life guarantees that businesses specifically will have to switch. Then the next option in line is one that will by default vacuum up all your proprietary information to feed into an AI, effectively "copyright laundering" it?.

Even if there's ways to deactivate the feature, the non-tech savvy managers will just go off of the headlines and the tech savvy ones will recognize the security risk. And government/healthcare computer might just fork Linux into a non-open source version.

Ironically it feels like they're focusing too much on consumers (on extorting them) and shooting themselves in the foot for their business clientele.

Wirlocke ,

Ironically the business people are terrible at business. I genuinely think LLMs (despite their economic evils) are stunning pieces of technology.

But they are money sinks and the only plans for profit are subscriptions or advertisements. It's Social Media/Streaming/Tech Startups panicked hype investing all over again. Subscriptions and advertising just simply do not pay the bills for huge server and gpu farms.

But sustainability isn't what they want is it? They want the stock to go up to then cash out when it's about to fall. sigh

Wirlocke ,

I've met four different people involved in the military and also have met four questionable people.

My dad, never got deployed, was in prison for fencing items, also owned businesses that in retrospect were suspiciously ideal for money laundering. o7

Then my childhood friend, sprayed nazi graffiti around town, went to juvie, now serves the troops. o7

Then a coworker, former military (allegedly), has a psychosis (which isn't bad!), and was harassing his ex at her work based on delusions (which is bad). o7

Then a different coworker at a different place, active military, very authoritarian despite not knowing much and not being our supervisor. Made everyone uncomfortable and frustrated including our actual supervisor. Now he's becoming a National Guard. o7

Wirlocke ,

Yup, lol

Wirlocke ,

I say Psychosis because I forget the exact mental disorder he had.

I also say "it's not bad" as in I'm not judging him for it.

Wirlocke ,

First the Google Bard demo, then the racial bias and pedophile sympathy of Gemini, now this.

It's funny that they keep floundering with AI considering they invented the transformer architecture that kickstarted this whole AI gold rush.

Wirlocke ,

Here is an article about it. Even if it's technically right in some ways, the language it uses tries to normalize pedophilia in the same ways as sexualities. Specifically the term "Minor Attracted Person" is controversial and tries to make pedophilia into an Identity like "Person of Color".

It was lampshading the fact this is a highly dangerous disorder. It shouldn't be blindly accepted but instead require immediate psychiatric care at best.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/feb/28/googles-gemini-chatbot-soft-on-pedophilia-individu/

Wirlocke ,

It's a little funny how everyone sobered up from perpetually investing in unprofitable free social media then they dove right back in to perpetually investing in LLMs with no real plan for sustainable profit.

Wirlocke ,

I believe proper gun safety teaches people to treat every gun as loaded and safety off. Same reason it's extremely unsafe to point a supposedly empty gun at someone.

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    Wirlocke ,

    The gender thing is creepy, but if they could predict age groups then in a perfect world they could analyze adult users talking to children and shut that down.

    In a perfect world though, I doubt they'd put effort into making their app safer, heavens no.

    Wirlocke ,

    On Discord though there's a lot of unchecked predation. Theoretically if this were implemented it would let them see the most suspicious users that interact with an unusual amount of children and review if the messages are inappropriate.

    But all that's unlikely because if they actually cared they'd implement other simpler solutions first. So this idea is just hypothetical but not ideal.

    Wirlocke ,

    I'm a bit annoyed at all the people being pedantic about the term hallucinate.

    Programmers use preexisting concepts as allegory for computer concepts all the time.

    Your file isn't really a file, your desktop isn't a desk, your recycling bin isn't a recycling bin.

    [Insert the entirety of Object Oriented Programming here]

    Neural networks aren't really neurons, genetic algorithms isn't really genetics, and the LLM isn't really hallucinating.

    But it easily conveys what the bug is. It only personifies the LLM because the English language almost always personifies the subject. The moment you apply a verb on an object you imply it performed an action, unless you limit yourself to esoteric words/acronyms or you use several words to overexplain everytime.

    Wirlocke ,

    In terms of LLM hallucination, it feels like the name very aptly describes the behavior and severity. It doesn't downplay what's happening because it's generally accepted that having a source of information hallucinate is bad.

    I feel like the alternatives would downplay the problem. A "glitch" is generic and common, "lying" is just inaccurate since that implies intent to deceive, and just being "wrong" doesn't get across how elaborately wrong an LLM can be.

    Hallucination fits pretty well and is also pretty evocative. I doubt that AI promoters want to effectively call their product schizophrenic, which is what most people think when hearing hallucination.

    Ultmately all the sciences are full of analogous names to make conversations easier, it's not always marketing. No different than when physicists say particles have "spin" or "color" or that spacetime is a "fabric" or [insert entirety of String theory]...

    Wirlocke ,

    https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/pictrs/image/18195506-6c3e-419a-8989-5d8fe9377ca2.jpeg

    Wirlocke ,

    I hate that it's links are "incompatible" with Firefox, even though if you trick it into thinking it's Chrome, it works just fine.

    Wirlocke , (edited )

    Since discovering I'm trans I've shaken myself out of this hardcore "rational" mindset that I feel is poisoning the internet.

    It's the moderate point of view that the marginalized needs to remain "civil" and shouldn't get overly emotional or say anything hyperbolic.

    Every statement needs to be followed with multiple asterisks responding to every possible angle of your statement. All until everything boils down to tepid "bad things are bad" statements, or writing things off as "case by case".

    It's this hyperdrive to remain unbiased to the point that taking any stance reveals your biased and you lose.

    Our ability to sit around and debate all day like greek philosophers is a recent luxury that's drying up. We need to commit to action, and action requires strong emotional stances by the marginalized.

    Wirlocke ,

    Can't wait for FOSS brain implants, it would still be hellish but a fun kind of hellish.

    I want someone like Linus Torvalds to verbally abuse someone for not understanding basic computational neuroscience.

    Wirlocke ,

    In fact I think there's a missed opportunity for EVs to partner with long distance public transit.

    The main limitations of electric cars is distance, but if people knew they could go across the state or several states comfortably without their car, they might be more willing to take a electric car for city driving.

    Wirlocke ,

    I've seen those trucks with a bunch of cars packed on top, something like that (minus truck) could totally fit in a train cargo container.

    https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/pictrs/image/f23af545-750a-41aa-b0f6-d46d51def920.jpeg

    Wirlocke ,

    There was a weird incident in class where a good amount of my classmates, including some who were POC, believed that black people were biologically more aggressive based on anecdotal experience.

    I'm white but I was arguing against this because it made no sense. As a possible explanation I argued that black communities are typically poorer because of history (slavery, segregation, ect) and that poor and desperate communities are whats more likely to be violent.

    It seemed to get them to pause for a moment. I'm sure I wasn't as nuanced as I'd be now but I was a dumb reactionary teenager talking to dumb reactionary teenagers.

    Wirlocke ,

    Rule of thumb is that Computers love base 2 numbers (2,4,8,16,ect) and hate prime numbers 7 and higher.

    Wirlocke ,

    This is ultimately because LLMS are intelligent in the same way the subconscious is intelligent. It can rapidly make association but they are their initial knee jerk associations. In the same way that you can be tricked with word games if you're not thinking things through, the LLM gets tricked by saying the first thing on their mind.

    However we're not far off from resolving this. Current methods are just to force the LLM to make a step by step plan before returning the final result.

    Currently though there's the hot topic of Q* from OpenAI. No one knows what it is but a good theory is that it's applying the A* maze solving algorithm to the neural network. Essentially the LLM will explore possible routes in their neural network to try and discover the best answer. In other word it would let them think ahead and compare solutions, this would be far more similar to what the conscious mind does.

    This would likely patch up these holes because it would discard pathways that lead to contradicting itself/the prompt, in favor of one that fits the entire prompt (In this case, acknowledging the attempt to have it break it's initial rules).

    Wirlocke ,

    I'm curious, is there actually so many 42's in the system? (more than 69 sounds unlikely)

    What if the LLM is getting tripped up because 42 is always referred to as the answer to "the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything".

    So you ask it a question like give a number between 1-100, it answers 42 because that's the answer to "Everything", according to it's training data.

    Something similar happened to Gemini. Google discouraged Gemini from giving unsafe advice because it's unethical. Then Gemini refused to answer questions about C++ because it's considered "unsafe" (referring to memory management). But Gemini thinks C++ is "unsafe" (the normal meaning), therefore it's unethical. It's like those jailbreak tricks but from its own training set.

    Wirlocke ,

    That's how my brain used to work.

    Now I have two methods depending on how much I care.

    Either I need all available options and have them listed out like a spreadsheet, then I'll painstakingly determine which ones I like based on critera and using my feelings like a vague sensor.

    Or if I don't have time for that I'll use an algorithm of some kind, like Spotify's Smart Shuffle, then I'll determine what I like based on this new "optimized" list.

    Because I can't just like a random disconnected thing, no no no, I need to make sure it's something I will definitely like and maybe incorporate into my identity.

    Wirlocke ,

    And what about all the people who won't be able to join the community because they're terrible at making helpful and constructive co-- ... oh.

    Alt Text: And what about all the people who won't be able to join the community because they're terrible at making helpful and constructive co-- ... oh.

    Wirlocke ,

    I think the idea with Thanos vs Hulk is that their strength gap wasn't as far apart (presumably Hulk is stronger) but Thanos was using actual fighting and boxing techniques, whereas hulk usually just smashes. Like how a skinny martial artist can take on someone much stronger than them, technique makes a huge difference.

    That said I felt really robbed we never got a BannerHulk rematch with Thanos. Him being intelligent would've let him actually train his technique over the timeskip and complete the character arc.

    Wirlocke , (edited )

    Japan has a similar worldview to Americans because there's been multiple points in history where we brute forced our ways on them, conveniently at times where their old ways were losing faith.

    Forcing Japans borders open while they remained isolated with outdated weaponry, and the end of WW2.

    Capitalism was drilled into their culture until it's teeth sunk in and they had their economic boom.

    Google Allows Creditors to Brick Your Phone (lemmy.world)

    I installed NetGuard about a month ago and blocked all internet to apps, unless they're on a whitelist. No notifications from this particular system app (that can't be disabled) until recently when it started making internet connection requests to google servers. Does anyone know when this became a thing?...

    Wirlocke ,

    That "rated 3 and up" is killing me.

    Finally a solution for those jobless deadbeat infants.

    Wirlocke ,

    Diogenes walking in with a bottle of Viagra and a hard on: "Behold, a woman!"

    Wirlocke ,

    This specific instance probably.

    But the point is soo much of history ignores the female perspective (or the non-european perspective). Sometimes intentionally like all the female scientists that contribute to foundational studies and don't get their name on the published paper.

    And this is really damaging; I have a family member that legitimately believes that european-descent men are the smartest throughout history (when I brought up the Islamic Golden Age as a counter example he accused it of being propaganda).

    American schools are so bad at teaching diverse history. So many still struggle with the basic truths about Columbus and the Natives.

    Wirlocke , (edited )

    Honestly the Trolley Problem is a perfect representation of this issue. All leftists in America are being asked to either personally hold a part in a genocide, or to personally abstain and allow greater horrors to be unleashed (including the genocide).

    Wirlocke ,

    The general election vote itself is the trolley problem, the paragraphs are detailing other solutions beyond simple voting to try and get out of the trolley problem.

    Wirlocke ,

    I dunno, Are We Cool Yet? has done some top tier trolling and shitposting to the SCP Foundation.

    UK Trial: Pornhub's Chatbot Halts Millions from Accessing Child Abuse Content (www.wired.com)

    A trial program conducted by Pornhub in collaboration with UK-based child protection organizations aimed to deter users from searching for child abuse material (CSAM) on its website. Whenever CSAM-related terms were searched, a warning message and a chatbot appeared, directing users to support services. The trial reported a...

    Wirlocke ,

    I think one of the main issues is the matter of fact usage of the term Minor Attracted Person. It's a controversial term that phrases pedophiles like an identity, like saying Person Of Color.

    I understand wanting a not as judgemental term for those who did no wrong and are seeking help. But it should be phrased as anything else of that nature, a disorder.

    If I was making a term that fit that description I'd probably say Minor Attraction Disorder heavily implying that the person is not ok as is and needs professional help.

    In a more general sense, it feels like the similar apologetic arguments that the dark side of reddit would make. And that's probably because Google's officially using Reddit as training data.

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    Wirlocke ,

    Here's a great video about systematically exploring ideas for indie projects.

    I'm also trans, what do I win?

    Wirlocke ,

    I feel like in the future, a highly valued skill for anyone in a public facing role is gonna be learning to get off of Twitter/Microblogs.

    How many people have ruined their own reputations by just giving the internet a constant stream of their inane thoughts? Regardless of if they deserve it or not.

    Wirlocke ,

    The most convincing theory to me is Integrated Information Theory.

    Basically the more integrated the information in a system is, the more potential for conscious experience. Different structures or "shapes" of information translate to different qualia, like the color red or the sound of a note.

    Integration in this case means that the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts; you can't remove a piece without affecting the whole/most of the system.

    This is an answer to the Ship of Theseus problem, because the old pieces of wood are getting un-integrated from the whole, they are no longer the ship. The ship made from old pieces is a new ship, with it's pieces integrated into a new whole.

    Animals would be as conscious as the complexity of their brains (not necessarily smarter), and yes this is a spectrum of consciousness.

    Computers and AI are far off from this requirement. We purposely designed them to be modular and not overly integrated with itself. Even LLM's have their neurons in strict layers that has information travel from Input to Output.

    No concrete proof, but the theory is very robust and could maybe even be provable one day.

    Wirlocke ,

    These kind of posts always have weird ones like Poison Breath.

    Why would I want that? To kill people? Mustard gas is easy to make and I'd just get arrested anyways.

    The only reasonable use I can think of is if you wanted to start a pest control company... woo?

    Instant death may be useful if it's like the Death Note, or else you'd also just get arrested.

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